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Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Michael McKinson Is Set For August 6
At Dickies Arena In Fort Worth, TX
Knockout sensation and the pride of Grand Prairie, Texas,
Vergil Ortiz Jr. (18-0, 18 KOs), will make his grand return
to the ring on Saturday, August 6, taking on top 10 ranked,
undefeated welterweight contender Michael “The Problem”
McKinson (22-0, 2 KOs) of Portsmouth, Great Britain. The
12-round welterweight fight will take place at Dickies Arena
in Fort Worth, Texas, and will stream live worldwide,
exclusively on DAZN.
“I am very happy to be stepping back into the ring again,”
said Vergil Ortiz, Jr. “I’m ready to show the world once
again why I’m ready for a world title.”
“I’m getting what I deserve,” said Michael McKinson. “I was
prepared to fight Ortiz, Jr. before; now, I have been given
the opportunity again to prove I am the best in this
division.”
“Vergil Ortiz, Jr. is the most exciting welterweight in the
world,” said Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO. “We are
happy that he is back, healthy, and feels 100%. Fighting in
his home state, I can’t think of a better way for him to
make his comeback and put on another great performance for
his fans. He is one step away from challenging any world
champion and he will prove it on August 6.”
“I am delighted that this fight has come back around for
Mikey,” said Eddie Hearn, Chairman of Matchroom Boxing. “He
suffered disappointment in March when Vergil was forced out
of the fight, but thanks to a lot of hard work all round, he
was able to fight in LA and gathered valuable experience by
making his US debut and all that comes with it - so there
will be no surprises for him in Fort Worth. Vergil is an
exceptional fighter, one of the best rising stars in the
sport, but we believe Mikey has the style to cause him a lot
of problems, and this could be his break-out night.”
“First of all we are just happy that Virgil is fit, healthy
and ready to get back in the ring," said Ed Breeze, EVP
Rights at DAZN. “Virgil is one of the most exciting fighters
in boxing and in Mckinson he will be fighting a serious
contender in the division. Expect fireworks August 6th, live
worldwide on DAZN."
“Dickies Arena is thrilled to host the 12-round welterweight
fight in what will be one of the most exciting and gripping
fights between hometown sensation Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Great
Britain’s undefeated Michael McKinson. Fort Worth is in for
an action-filled fight night and Dickies Arena is ready,“
said Matt Homan, President and General Manager of Dickies
Arena.
Vergil Ortiz Jr. boasts a perfect knockout undefeated record
and is considered one of the most exciting fighters in the
welterweight division. Originally scheduled to return to the
ring on March 19 in Los Angeles against Michael “The
Problem” McKinson, Ortiz, Jr. suffered a medical emergency
that forced him to pull out of that fight. Fortunately, the
fighter is now 100% healthy to return and is looking to make
an impressive comeback in front of his hometown when he
faces McKinson at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX. Ortiz,
Jr. was last seen in the ring in a fantastic TKO victory
against world title contender Egidijus “Mean Machine”
Kavaliauskas in August 2021. In addition, he has faced and
won against some of the toughest fighters in the division,
knocking out contenders like Antonio “Relentless” Orozco,
Brad “King” Solomon, and Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker.
Ranked as one of the top 10 best welterweights in the world,
Michael McKinson is an undefeated fighter ready to face any
contender in the division. Hailing from Portsmouth, Great
Britain, the 27-year-old made his US debut on March 19,
defeating Alex “Chi-Town Heat” Martin after a last minute
change due to the cancellation of Ortiz, Jr. vs. McKinson.
Now a notable name in the boxing scene, McKinson has enjoyed
an accomplished career capturing titles including the WBC
International Silver Welter Title and the WBO European and
Global Welter titles. Now, the UK fighter will be looking to
show that he has what it takes to defeat Ortiz, Jr. in his
home turf and prove he belongs among the division's elite.
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