Erickson Lubin has decided his long run at 154 pounds is over. Two days after suffering a second-round knockout to Vergil Ortiz Jr. in Fort Worth, the longtime junior middleweight contender announced on Instagram that his next chapter will be at 160.
FORT WORTH, Texas — It didn’t take long after Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s emphatic second-round knockout of Erickson Lubin for business to take center stage. While
Robert Garcia believes Vergil Ortiz Jr. has more options beyond Jaron 'Boots' Ennis after knocking out Erickson Lubin. Ortiz needed just two rounds to finish Lubin to improve to 24-0 and collect his second defense of the WBC interim super lightweight title.
FORT WORTH, Texas — One perfect right hand changed everything. Vergil Ortiz Jr. (24-0, 22 KOs) vaporized Erickson Lubin (27-3, 19 KOs) at 1:30 of Round 2, retaining his WBC interim 154-pound title and setting the table for a long-teased showdown with Jaron “Boots” Ennis.
If there were any doubts about Vergil Ortiz’s star potential, they were put to rest Saturday night at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX, broadcast live on DAZN.
Vergil Ortiz Jr., the WBC Interim Heavyweight Champion, stopped Erickson Lubin in just two rounds, as you can see how the fight played out live. The Ring’s No.
Considered to be one of the finest talents in a stacked super welterweight division, Vergil Ortiz Jr. (23-0, 21 KOs) is set to make his second outing of 2025 this weekend in Texas.
In a day, Erickson Lubin (27-2, 19 KOs) will face Vergil Ortiz Jr (23-0, 21 KOs) for his interim WBC super welterweight title. With his mind set on dismantling Ortiz, Lubin knows that the title is merely a stepping stone, for he has big plans for his future in the division.
Vergil Ortiz Jr. (23-0, 21 KOs) and Erickson Lubin (27-2, 19 KOs) will soon clash in a 12-round super welterweight contest. Their bout headlines a Golden Boy Promotions card at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX.
WBC Interim Junior Middleweight Champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Erickson Lubin held their final presser ahead of their November 8 bout. Ortiz successfully claimed the interim belt with a grueling majority decision win over Serhii Bohachuk last August, where he had to get off the canvas to avoid the first defeat of his career.
In a few days, Erickson Lubin (27-2, 19 KOs) will challenge Vergil Ortiz Jr (23-0, 21 KOs) for his interim WBC super welterweight title. While a new title would undoubtedly be a game-changer for his career, it certainly isn’t the only thing on Lubin’s mind.
Texas boxing sensation Virgil Ortiz, Jr. will return to the ring this weekend in a 154 lb showdown with the always dangerous Erickson Lubin. His World Boxing Council (WBC) interim super welterweight title, which he has held since 2024, will be on the line.
It’s fight week for interim WBC junior middleweight champion Vergil Ortiz Jr., who will defend his title against Erickson Lubin at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX, live on DAZN.
Top contenders and rising prospects compete on the Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Erickson Lubin undercard. Here's a breakdown of all the action on the Ortiz vs.
A fascinating clash at 154-pounds takes place this weekend as Vergil Ortiz faces Erickson “The Hammer” Lubin in a high-stakes bout that could determine the next world title challenger at light-middleweight.
On Saturday, November 8, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Erickson Lubin headlines a Golden Boy Promotions card, live on DAZN. The main event will be for Ortiz’s WBC interim super welterweight title.
WBC Interim Junior Welterweight Champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. takes on Erickson Lubin on November 8, as we preview this upcoming fight. Ortiz, who fights in front of his hometown crowd, is currently The Ring’s No.