Unbeaten Knockout Artist Agrees Multi-Year Contract Extension With Golden Boy

Golden Boy Promotions have announced that their unbeaten super welterweight star Vergil Ortiz Jr. (21-0, 21 KOs) has signed a multi-year contract extension with the promotional giants, deciding against testing the free agent market like other fighters such as Shakur Stevenson.

Golden Boy Promotions Announce New Deal for Vergil Ortiz Jr.

Show of Loyalty

The news of the new deal was revealed during the kick-off press conference for Ortiz’s next fight against Serhii Bohachuk on August 10 for the WBC interim super welterweight title.

Speaking on the new deal, Ortiz spoke about loyalty and confidence: “Me re-signing with Golden Boy is a show of loyalty, and it shows the mutual confidence we both have in each other that we will both bring each other success and to the top.”

The Texan fighter continued: “I want to thank Golden Boy and everyone there for believing in me, my dad for always making sure I’m at the top of my game, my manager Rick (Mirigian) for getting this deal done, and to all my supporters who enter this new chapter of my career with me.”

Golden Boy CEO Oscar De La Hoya also expressed his excitement at re-signing Ortiz: “There is not a more dedicated fighter in the sport of boxing than Vergil Ortiz Jr., and we are incredibly proud to re-sign him at such an important time — right before his first shot at a world (interim) title.”

De La Hoya continued: “With this signing, Vergil is sending a clear message about his commitment and loyalty to Golden Boy and we will reward that commitment by working shoulder-to-shoulder with him as he becomes the next superstar of boxing.”

Vergil Ortiz Sr. has also spoken on the new deal for his son and revealed his happiness regarding the deal: “I’m very happy my son Vergil has re-signed with Golden Boy;” he said. “I feel this is the right place and the people to make all his dreams come true. I am very proud of my son. It’s been a long journey.”

Overcoming Difficulties

After dealing with medical issues, we have seen Ortiz return to the ring in 2024, with two quick-fire knockout wins against Fredrick Lawson and Thomas Dulorme more recently. It’s great to see such an explosive fighter back boxing regularly, and the rest of this year looks set to be an active period for the talented Texan.