Boxing fans saw a surprising night as Vergil Ortiz faced his first two knockdowns but still won a majority decision over Serhii Bohachuk on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Despite being knocked down in Rounds 1 and 8, the 26-year-old Ortiz managed to edge out Bohachuk with scores of 114-112, 114-112, and 113-113 in a fight-of-the-year contender. Given the significance of this major event, both fighters earned substantial payouts.
Looking at previous earnings, Ortiz earned a guaranteed purse of around $300,000 for his fight against Fredrick Lawson in January 2024. However, he is expected to make more from this latest bout. Meanwhile, Bohachuk’s largest purse was between $70,000 and $100,000 for his fight against Mendoza. Both fighters can potentially boost their earnings further if pay-per-view sales are strong.
While the exact earnings from this fight are still a mystery, it was a real treat for boxing fans. Ortiz extended his undefeated streak but couldn’t secure a knockout, which is his signature style. Out of 22 fights, he has recorded 21 knockouts.
What’s Next For Vergil Ortiz?
Fans enjoyed an impressive show on August 10 as both heavy hitters displayed their skills, but Ortiz came out on top. In post-fight interviews, Ortiz shared his thoughts on aiming for the title.
With this win, Ortiz earned the WBC interim title, setting him up for a future fight against the winner of the December bout between Sebastian Fundora and Errol Spence.
Ortiz is now the leading contender to fight the four-weight champion Terence Crawford. Fans eagerly await who Ortiz will face next, and excitement is growing for his upcoming fight.
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