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Vergil Ortiz Jr. is set to face Serhii Bohachuk on August 10 in Las Vegas, aiming to capture Bohachuk's interim WBC junior middleweight title.
Bohachuk, known for his speed and power, is widely regarded as the favorite in this matchup. Experts have placed Ortiz Jr. below the Ukrainian contender, noting that Ortiz has only fought three times since moving up to 154 pounds last year.
Additionally, he has yet to face an opponent with the skill and talent of Bohachuk in his eight-year professional career.
Bohachuk's road to the title
Bohachuk secured the WBC interim junior middleweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Brian Mendoza on March 30 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Bohachuk's high-powered offense has been a key factor in his success, and many question whether Ortiz can match the Ukrainian's relentless output. For Ortiz to win, he will need to find a way to neutralize Bohachuk's aggressive style, though concerns remain about Ortiz's ability to keep up with the pace set by his opponent.
Ortiz Jr.'s recent opponents
Vergil Ortiz Jr. has faced several fighters in recent years, including:
- Thomas Dulorme
- Fredrick Lawson
- Michael McKinson
- Egidijus Kavaliauskas
- Maurice Hooker
- Samuel Vargas
Despite these boxing matches, Ortiz has not faced opponents as formidable as Bohachuk. Ortiz is coming off victories over Dulorme and Lawson at 154 pounds and is eager to prove himself against a champion like Bohachuk, who some believe is more skilled than the current WBC champion, Sebastian Fundora.
Where can you watch the fight between Bohachuk and Ortiz Jr.?
- Date: Saturday, August 10
- Time: 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. UK (Sunday)
- Main event ring walks (approx): 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. UK (Sunday)
The ring walks for Ortiz Jr. vs. Bohachuk are scheduled for 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. UK with the event getting underway at 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. UK. These timings are subject to change.
The card will stream live on DAZN across the globe.