Vergil Ortiz Returns to the Ring
March 15, 2022
The undefeated Vergil Ortiz made his long-awaited return to the ring on Saturday night in Las Vegas. After a year and a half absence, Ortiz faced off against Fredrick Lawson in a thrilling junior middleweight bout scheduled for twelve rounds. The fight headlined a Golden Boy Card and was broadcast live on the DAZN streaming service.
The first round served as a feeling out period for both fighters, with Ortiz and Lawson exchanging powerful punches. Towards the end of the round, Ortiz managed to land a significant blow that visibly hurt Lawson and pushed him against the ropes. Sensing an opportunity, Ortiz unleashed a barrage of punches, aiming to end the fight early.
Referee Tony Weeks, a highly respected veteran, made a surprising decision by abruptly stopping the fight. While Lawson was clearly shaken and taking punishment on the ropes, the sudden stoppage caught many off guard. Weeks justified his decision by claiming he saw Lawson's eyes roll back as Ortiz continued to unleash his power shots.
In the post-fight interview, Ortiz expressed his disappointment with the premature ending. "I wish I could have kept going," he said. "I needed the rounds, but hey..." Despite the early conclusion, Ortiz's dominant performance showcased his skill and left fans eagerly anticipating his next fight.
Ortiz Calls Out Tim Tzyu for Next Fight
During a recent interview, boxing sensation Vergil Ortiz Jr. expressed his desire to face off against Tim Tzyu in his next fight. Ortiz praised Tzyu's skills and respectfully challenged him, saying, "I think you're a hell of a fighter, so let's make it happen."
Even promoter Oscar De La Hoya supported Ortiz's proposition, stating that Ortiz is willing to travel all the way to Australia to fight Tzyu.
Excited about the potential matchup, Ortiz confidently exclaimed, "Let's do it!"
In an interesting turn of events, the co-main event of Saturday's boxing card witnessed another surprising first-round stoppage. Ismael Barroso, a seasoned veteran, managed to drop Ohara Davis twice, leading to the bout being halted.
