Vergil Ortiz Jr.

Vergil Ortiz Jr. is an active professional boxer from the United States. He is an undefeated contender and has held the WBC Interim Super Welterweight Title.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Vergil Ortiz Jr. was born on March 25, 1998, in Grand Prairie, Texas, United States of America. The American fighter is 178 cm tall and has a wingspan of 178 cm.

He has competed in the Light Welterweight, Welterweight, and Light Middleweight divisions. He fights from an orthodox position.

Career

Ortiz Jr. began his professional campaign in 2016 following a decorated amateur run that saw him win seven National Championships. He made his debut on July 30, 2016, with a first-round knockout of Julio Rodas.

He began his career with a long knockout streak, and in 2019, he was named Prospect Of The Year by The Ring magazine. In March 2021, he won the vacant WBO International Welterweight Title by defeating Maurice Hooker. He defended this title against Egidijus Kavaliauskas and Michael Mckinson.

After moving up in weight, Ortiz Jr. won the WBC Interim Super Welterweight title in August 2024 with a majority decision victory over Serhii Bohachuk. He successfully defended the interim title against Israil Madrimov in February 2025.

Career Record:

Total - 23

Wins - 23

• By knockout – 21
• By decision - 2

Losses - 0

• By knockout – 0
• By decision - 0

Draws - 0

Medal Record

• 2016 - Golden Gloves, Men’s Light Welterweight
• 2014 - Junior National Championships, Men’s Bantamweight
• 2013 - Junior Olympic National Championships, Men’s Flyweight