Vergil Ortiz Jr. will make return to action for the first time in two years when he meets on Fredrick Lawson in Las Vegas tonight.
This will be a new period in the career of Ortiz who will be making his bow at junior middleweight after establishing himself as a welterweight.
With all 19 of his victories coming within the distance, Ortiz will be hoping to secure a 20th successive stoppage and make a statement to the big names at 154lbs.
Here's all you need to know ahead of Ortiz Jr. vs. Lawson.
Ortiz Jr. vs. Lawson date, start time
- Date: Saturday, January 6
- Start time: 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. UK (Sunday)
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. UK (Sunday)
The card is set to start at 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. UK, with the main event ringwalks likely to be approximately 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. UK, but depends on the length of the fights on the undercard.
Can I watch Ortiz Jr. vs. Lawson on DAZN?
The card will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe. You can sign up for a subscription here .
However if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser.
What devices are supported by DAZN?
DAZN has apps available for all of the following platforms: Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Stick, Amazon Fire Tablet, Android Phone & Tablet, iPhone & iPad, Android TV, LG, Smart TV, Panasonic Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, SmartCast, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Roku.
Here is a full list of the devices where DAZN is available, in addition to web browsers on DAZN.com (if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser):
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iPhone, iPad | Amazon Fire TV Stick | PlayStation 4 |
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Where is Ortiz Jr. vs. Lawson?
The fight will take place at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
Ticket information for Ortiz Jr. vs. Lawson
Tickets for this fight are available to purchase at AXS.com .
Vergil Ortiz Jr. record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Date of birth: March 25, 1998
- Height: 5' 10"
- Reach: 70"
- Total fights: 19
- Record: 19-0 (19 KOs)
Fredrick Lawson record and bio
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Date of birth: August 12, 1989
- Height: 5' 9"
- Reach: 70"
- Total fights: 33
- Record: 30-3 (22 KOs)
Ortiz Jr. vs. Lawson fight card
- Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Fredrick Lawson; Light middleweight
- Ohara Davies vs. Ismael Barroso; Super lightweight
- Arnold Barboza Jr. vs. Xolisani Ndongeni; Super lightweight
- Raul Curiel vs. Elias Diaz; Welterweight
- Emiliano Gandara vs. Isaac Matamoros; Super middleweight