Boxing returns in a big way on DAZN Friday night when one of the sport's rising stars, Vergil Ortiz Jr., takes on Samuel Vargas in welterweight action at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif.
Ortiz and Vargas were initially set to battle on March 28 at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., but COVID-19 forced the bout to be postponed.
The 22-year-old Ortiz (15-0, 15 KOs) returns for the first time in 2020 after he put himself on the tip of people's tongues in 2019 by going 4-0 with four knockouts, which ended with a fifth-round stoppage victory in December over Brad Solomon.
Like Ortiz, Vargas also will be making his 2020 debut. He last competed in June 2019, defeating Silverio Ortiz by unanimous decision. Before then, Vargas lost a narrow split decision to former 147-pound titleholder Luis Collazo in March 2019.
Vargas is another step-up in competition for Ortiz because he's fought former world champions Amir Khan, Danny Garcia and current unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr.
Will Ortiz be able to continue his rise towards his first world title fight? Or does Vargas spoil the party?
Below is everything you need to know to watch the fight between Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Samuel Vargas.
Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Samuel Vargas TV channel, live stream
Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Samuel Vargas is available by signing up for a subscription on DAZN, a global multisport streaming service. It is not available via pay-per-view through traditional cable or satellite TV providers.
DAZN is available to users in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and Japan. In addition to those nine countries, select beta testers worldwide are able to watch the fight ahead of the upcoming global roll-out the service.
The DAZN app can be downloaded on many internet-connected devices, including but not limited to:
- iOS mobile devices
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The fight can also be viewed on a computer desktop from Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Safari browsers via DAZN.com.
Comcast customers can sign up for DAZN on Xfinity Flex and X1. In Germany and Austria, DAZN content is also available through Sky Q boxes.
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How much does Ortiz vs. Vargas fight cost on DAZN?
If you're new to DAZN, you can sign up for a subscription to watch the fight. Pricing varies depending on the country.
In the U.S., the annual pass costs $99.99, which averages out to a little over $8 a month. For those who want a monthly plan instead of the longer-term value, fight fans can sign up for a monthly option for $19.99. In Canada, a subscription is $20 CAD per month or $150 CAD a year. A 30-day free trial is also available in Canada.
A subscription includes access to all of DAZN's live events, as well as highlights, replays, behind-the-scenes features, original shows and live reports.
Current subscribers already have the fight included as part of the plan.
What time does Vergil Ortiz vs. Samuel Vargas start?
- Date: Friday, July 24
- Time: 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
- Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Samuel Vargas fight: 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT (approximate)
The card begins at 8 p.m. ET. Ortiz and Vargas should take their ring walks around 10 p.m. ET, depending on how quickly the earlier fights end.
Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Samuel Vargas: Complete fight card
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