Vergil Ortiz Jr.

About

Professional boxer and 2021 WBO International welterweight title holder. In 2019, he was named Prospect of the Year by Ring magazine.

Before Fame

He began his professional boxing career on July 30, 2016 in a boxing match against Julio Rodas. 

Trivia

During his amateur boxing career, he won seven national championships and a gold medal at the 2013 Junior Olympics. 

Family Life

He was born and raised with both of his parents in the Grand Prairie, Texas area. His father, Vergil Ortiz Sr, was a professional boxer. 

Associated With

He is a member of Oscar de la Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions team.