(Original Photo: Golden Boy Promotions)
Tonight, March 20th, Vergil Ortiz Jr. will face Maurice Hooker for the WBO International Welterweight Championship
The bout is scheduled for 12 rounds of fireworks as the two Dallas, Texas natives have the attributes every good fight needs
Ortiz Jr. (22-years-old) is a star in the making. His pressure, power, and speed allow him to put punches together in a way that stifles his opponent’s game plans. He has stopped each of the 16 opponents he has faced
Hooker (31-years-old) has a wealth of experience in the ring. This will be his 32nd professional fight and 5th world title bout. He also brings in a 10-inch reach advantage, a blinding jab, and a stiff right hand behind it
The card will be streamed on DAZN and the first fight is scheduled for 5pm CST
FULL CARD:
Vergil Ortiz Jr. (16-0 16KO) vs. Maurice Hooker (27-1-3 19KO) – WBO International Welterweight Championship (147 lbs)
Anabel Ortiz (31-3 4KO) vs Seniesa Estrada (19-0 8KO) – WBA Minimumweight Championship (105 lbs)
Marcelino Lopez (36-2-1 21 KO) vs Jario Lopez (27-11 18KO) – Welterweight bout (147 lbs)
,Tristian Kalkreuth (7-0 5KO) vs Dustin Long (4-1-2 4KO) – Cruiserweight bout (205 lbs)*
Luis Hernandez (21-0 19 KO) vs Alex Martin (15-3 6KO) – WBC Continental America Super Lightweight Championship (140 lbs)
George Rincon (10-0 7KO) vs Luis Solis (25-11-4 21KO) – Super Lightweight bout (140 lbs)
Hector Valdez (13-0 8KO) vs Alberto Torres (11-3-3 4KO) Super Bantamweight (121 lbs)\
*- DAZN coverage starts
Author: Sav Maddox
