First things first. It’s not at all an easy job being a boxing referee. Often times, with just a second or two, perhaps less, afforded the third man in the ring when it comes to making what could be a hugely consequential decision, mistakes are bound to happen.
WBO junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu reacted to the call out from 154-lb newcomer Vergil Ortiz Jr. on Saturday night, telling him on Twitter that he’s “always keen to a modern-day classic.”
Vergil Ortiz Jr. (20-0, 20 KOs) surprisingly doesn’t have a problem with his premature first round TKO victory over Fredrick Lawson (30-4, 22 KOs) on Saturday night in Las Vegas, despite the entire world viewing it as a fight that should not have been halted by the referee Tony Weeks.
Vergil Ortiz Jr. (20-0, 20 KOs) and Ismael Barroso (25-4, 23 KOs) were both victorious, winning by a pair of first round knockouts in their respective bouts on Saturday night against overmatched opponents, Fredrick Lawson (30-4, 22 KOs) and Ohara Davies (25-3, 18 KOs) on Saturday night at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
Making his debut at middleweight in a 156-lb catchweight, Vergil Ortiz Jr. (20-0, 20 KOs) did his part, unloading on an overmatched Fredick Lawson (30-4, 22 KOs) to win a first round knockout on Saturday night at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
At today’s weigh-in, former welterweight contender Vergil Ortiz Jr. (19-0, 19 KOs) weighed in at 156 lbs, and his opponent Fredrick Lawson (30-3, 22 KOs) weighed 152.4 lbs for their headliner this Saturday night at the Virgins Hotels Las Vegas and live on DAZN.
Vergil Ortiz Jr. says he wants to fight four times in 2024 and battle for a world title against one of the champions at 154.
Vergil Ortiz Jr. (19-0, 19 KOs) wants a quick title shot against WBO junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu this year after he defeats Fredrick Lawson (30-3, 22 KOs) this Saturday night.
Vergil Ortiz Jr. showed off his new physique today in preparing for his move up to 154 to take on Fredrick Lawson in the main event in a 12 round fight on January 6th at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.