The output of Saul El Canelo Alvarez of Golden Boy, to continue his career as a free agent, became Virgil Ortiz in one of the strongest figures of the promoter she manages Oscar De La Hoya, Along with two outstanding undefeated as Ryan Garcia i Jaume Munguía.
Unlike these two, Ortíz, 22, has not yet had a chance to fight for a world title and this is the main goal that has been delayed for this year after a 2020 in which only it realized a combat, that defined by knockout in front of a tried fighter like the Colombian Samuel Vargas.
Undefeated in 16 fights, No draws, will take the next step March 20, As reported on the official social networks of DAZN, and his rival will be Maurice Hooker, An experienced boxer who knew how to be WBO super lightweight world champion and who has a record of 27 wins, one defeat and three draws.
“First I want to say that I am very grateful to be fighting at home once again. And not only that. He will also be facing a Dallas native named Maurice Hooker. I have known Hooker since our times as an amateur, so I know that we are going to give the fans at home a night we will never forget again “, Expressed Ortiz, giving a very important clue about the headquarters of the fight that has not yet been confirmed.
“Vergil, in his rapid rise from prospect to contender, has completely shattered all the rivals we have put him including a former world champion. But with a win against Hooker on March 20, Vergil will be able to stamp his ticket to a titular fight “, Said Oscar De la Foia in the presentation of the fight.