BOXING
Vergil Ortiz Jr. - Fredrick Lawson: date, times, how to watch on TV, stream online
All the broadcast information you need if you want to watch Ortiz Jr. make his boxing return against Lawson, in his first fight at super welterweight.
One of the hottest prospects in boxing, Vergil Ortiz Jr., returns to the ring to face Fredrick Lawson in a fight that will see the Dallas native compete at super welterweight for the first time in his career.
Ortiz Jr., who holds a perfect record (19-0, 19 KOs), has been inactive since August 2022, when he stopped Michael McKinson in the ninth round to retain the WBO international welterweight crown. Although he was expected to take on Eimantas Stanionis in 2023, he was unable to fight due to health issues.
Lawson, meanwhile, was last seen in action in April, when he tasted victory against Estevan Villalobos after winning a unanimous decision.
When is the Ortiz Jr. vs Lawson fight?
The Ortiz vs Lawson fight will take place on Saturday 6 January 2024.
Where is the Ortiz Jr. vs Lawson fight?
The event will take place at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
What time does the Ortiz Jr. vs Lawson fight start?
The main card is set to get underway at 8 p.m. ET, while the main event ring walks are expected at 11:15 p.m. ET, although these timings could change depending on the length of the previous bouts.
How can I watch the Ortiz Jr. vs Lawson fight?
The following channels and streaming services will be broadcasting the event live in the US: DAZN.
Ortiz vs Lawson: prediction
It will be interesting to see one of the most powerful forces in the sport make his comeback in a new division after such a long layoff. The 25-year-old, though, wants to make a statement when he faces Lawson, as he’s looking to dominate at super welterweight.
The Golden Gloves silver medalist in 2016 will face a dangerous opponent in Lawson, who turned pro in 2011. The Ghanaian will try to pull off an upset and record his most important win as a professional boxer, but he is 3-2 in his last five bouts, which is not a good sign against a talent like Ortiz Jr.
Prediction: Vergil Ortiz Jr. to win via KO/TKO