Vergil Ortiz Jr. is back in action tonightlive on DAZN , in a clash which could lay the foundations for an all-American super fight early next year.
After beating former super welterweight world champion Israil Madrimov in Riyadh earlier this year , all roads seem to be leading to a clash with Jaron 'Boots' Ennis in what would be a huge occasion Stateside.
To make this contest a possibility, Ortiz Jr. must first get past Erickson Lubin who is enjoying a rich run of form.
After losing to Sebastian Fundora three years ago, Lubin is yet to lose any of his last three fights and two of those wins have come by way of knockout.
DAZN News has everything you need to know ahead of Ortiz Jr. vs. Lubin.
Ortiz Jr. vs. Lubin will take place tomorrow at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth , Texas with the whole card set to be shown live on DAZN .
DAZN's coverage will begin at 8pm local time with the Ortiz Jr. vs. Lubin ringwalks scheduled for 11pm. These timings are subject to change.
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Fight week begins on Thursday with the final press conference. Every event will be broadcast live on DAZN ahead of fight night.
The full schedule can be found below.
Before the two fighters do battle inside the ring, Ortiz Jr. and Lubin joined DAZN's Todd Grisham, and went face-to-face.
Watch the full encounter below.
Fight week got underway on Thursday with the final press conference.
Ortiz Jr. and Lubin were joined by promoter Oscar De La Hoya and the rest of the card with the world's media also in attendance.
You can watch the full press conference below.
Erickson Lubin's footwork and spacing could present issues for Vergil Ortiz Jr. But as 'The Texas Machine' increases his pressure and forces Lubin's back to the ropes, I'm expecting him to gradually break 'The Hammer' down toward a stoppage victory as the knockout sensation he is.
The fight is set to be held at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth , Texas .
The arena can hold up to 14,000 people and it has been a happy hunting for Ortiz Jr. who has produced knockout wins over Maurice Hooker and Michael McKinson at this particular arena.
The undefeated Ortiz Jr. is the favourite to triumph in Fort Worth according to the oddsmakers ahead of the opening bell.
To win:
Odds provided by DAZN Bet, for full markets click here
Odds correct as of November 1, 2:40pm GMT.
Ortiz Jr. arrives in Fort Worth on the back of his biggest win over Madrimov in February.
His opponent Lubin has bounced back from his loss to Sebastian Fundora in 2022 with three successive wins as previously mentioned, but with Ortiz Jr. being pushed towards some marquee matchups in 2026 and being seen as a future face of American boxing, Lubin is set for a difficult test in Texas.
Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Erickson Lubin is live on DAZN this Saturday night, November 8. Watch the fight and whole card with a DAZN subscription.
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