Golden Boy Announce August 10 Super Welterweight Clash Between Two Knockout Artists

Golden Boy Promotions in association with 360 Promotions and TGB Promotions have announced that Vergil Ortiz Jr. will return to the ring on August 10 to challenge Serhii Bohachuk for the WBC interim super welterweight title. The entire card will take place at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, exclusively on DAZN.

Golden Boy Promotions Announce Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Serhii Bohachuk

Ortiz, Bohachuk and De La Hoya Have Their Say

The Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino will be the venue for two KO artists to collide for the interim WBC welterweight title. Ortiz Jr, (21-0, 21 KOs) has demolished every opponent he has faced, including Fredrick Lawson and Thomas Dulorme in rapid time. The Texan fighter was removed from the stacked August 3 card after his opponent Tim Tszyu withdrew due to the cut he sustained against Sebastien Fundora, failing to heal. The cancellation led to this fight landing on August 10.

Bohachuk (24-1, 23 KOs) has also been destructive in his career, winning by KO against Patrick Allotey and Nathaniel Gallimore. The Ukrainian is heavy-handed but he has never fought anyone on the level of Ortiz Jr. who despite a long layoff, has returned in style with two wins out of two this year.

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“This fight is the fight that solidifies me as a top 154 fighter,” said Vergil Ortiz, Jr. “This is also the fight that shows everyone that nothing has changed: I am still one of the best fighters in the world.”

Bohachuk is determined to show the boxing world he is the best super welterweight fighter: “I fought hard to win the WBC Interim World Title and now I am looking to defend this title for my goal of becoming the ultimate World Champion.”

He continued: “I know Vergil Ortiz, he is a very tough competitor, but on August 10 I will show that I am the best in the division.”

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Oscar De La Hoya has shared his thoughts on the fight: “Talk about bombs away…with 44 knockouts in 45 victories between Vergil and Bohachuk, there is almost no way this fight is going the distance.”

The Golden Boy Promotions CEO added: “Golden Boy doesn’t just build champions, we build stars — and when Vergil emerges victorious, he will be the next superstar of boxing.”

Vergil Ortiz Manager Feeling Confident

Rick Mirigian, the manager of Ortiz is seemingly full of confidence ahead of the Bohachuk bout: “Vergil will become a World Champion on August 10th and will begin his journey to dominate the 154lb division.”

All quotes are taken from a Golden Boy press release.