Vergil Ortiz and Michael McKinson, two of boxing’s most promising prospects, will square off at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, August 7, 2022, in a match that will draw fans from all around the world. The main card is scheduled at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT / 2 a.m.
Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Michael McKinson: Preview and Statistics
Following a setback, one of boxing’s most promising prospects is ready to return to the ring. On August 6, Vergil Ortiz Jr. will battle Michael McKinson at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Ortiz, a Golden Gloves silver medalist in 2016, made his professional debut that year. In 2019, he defeated Antonio Orozco to become the WBA Gold welterweight title. Ortiz faced a fight against former champion Maurice Hooker in 2021. He beat him by TKO to capture the WBO International welterweight title. In August, he defeated former welterweight championship challenger Egidijus Kavaliauskas via TKO.
Ortiz’s victories have all come through knockout.
McKinson debuted professionally in 2014. In March 2021, he defeated Chris Kongo to win the WBO Global welterweight title. “The Problem” last fought in March, winning a unanimous decision against Alex Martin.
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Statistics of Vergil Ortiz:
- Nationality: American
- Born: March 25, 1998
- Height: 5-10
- Reach: 72 inches
- Total fights: 18
- Record: 18-0 with 18 wins via knockout
Statistics of Michael McKinson:
- Nationality: British
- Born: April 17, 1994
- Height: 5-9
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 22
- Record: 22-0 with two wins via knockout
Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Michael McKinson: Prediction
The odds of Vergil Ortiz Jr. winning this fight is 80%, while it is 20% for Michael McKinson.
Based on these numbers, our AI makes the following prediction. This should be an easy win for Vergil Ortiz Jr. The chances of Michael McKinson winning are very slim.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction – Money Line the Victory of Vergil Ortiz Jr
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