Vergil Ortiz Jr. Wins Majority Decision Against Serhii Bohachuk in Fight of the Year Contender

Aug 11, 2024, 02:38 AM

Vergil Ortiz Jr. emerged victorious in a highly anticipated boxing match against Serhii Bohachuk, winning by majority decision. The fight, held at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, was a closely contested battle with both fighters displaying remarkable skill and resilience. Ortiz was knocked down twice during the bout, once in the first round and again in the eighth round, but he managed to recover and deliver a strong performance in the later rounds. The judges scored the fight 114-112, 114-112, and 113-113 in favor of Ortiz. This victory positions Ortiz for a potential future matchup against top fighters like Terence Crawford. The bout was widely regarded as a fight-of-the-year contender due to its intensity and the high level of competition displayed by both fighters.