Vergil Ortiz vs Fredrick Lawson headlines a night of boxing from Golden Boy Promotions. The card takes place on Saturday 06 January 2024 and is being broadcast live on DAZN.
Vergil Ortiz is making his returning having spent more than a year inactive. The American is 19-0, but last fought in 2022 having cancelled his bout against Eimantas Stanionis on 3 separate occasions. Ortiz has now moved up in weight to 154 lbs. His opponent is the Ghanian Frederick Lawson.
The undercard for the event features Ohara Davies vs Ismael Barroso for the WBA Interim World Super Lightweight title, with the winner due to face Rolly Romero, or be upgraded to full champion.
Arnold Barboza Jr and Sergiy Derevyanchenko have also been confirmed for Golden Boy’s undercard.
The pair were initially scheduled to meet in Texas on 02 December, until visa problems delayed the bout.
⏰Start Time⏰
The event is due to air in the UK on Sunday 07 January 2024, starting at 1:00 a.m GMT.
📅Dates📅
UK: Sunday 07 January 2024
USA: Saturday 06 January 2024
🏟️Venue🏟️
Ortiz vs Lawson is being held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
📺Broadcasters📺
Ortiz vs Lawson is being broadcast live worldwide on DAZN.
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🥊Undercard🥊
Vergil Ortiz vs Fredrick Lawson
Ohara Davies vs Ismael Barroso
Raul Curiel vs Elias Diaz
Arnold Barboza Jr vs Xolisani Ndongeni
Emiliano Gandara vs Isaac Matamoros
Jonathan Canas vs Jameel Hooper
❌Cancellations❌
Sergiy Derevyanchenko vs TBA was cancelled due to an injury to suffered in training camp by Derevyanchenko.