Vergil Ortiz Jr. is set to return to the ring for the first time in two years when he takes on Fredrick Lawson in Las Vegas.
This will be a new chapter in the career of Ortiz who will be making his debut at light middleweight after previously campaigning at welterweight.
With all 19 of his wins coming within the distance, Ortiz will be looking to register a 20th successive knockout and make a statement to the top names at 154lbs.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Ortiz Jr. vs. Lawson.
Ortiz Jr. vs. Lawson date, start time
- Date: Saturday, January 6
- Start time: TBA
- Main event ringwalks (approx): TBA
Timings for this event have not been confirmed at the time of writing.
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):
| Mobile Devices | TV & Streaming Devices | Game Consoles |
| iPhone, iPad | Amazon Fire TV Stick | PlayStation 4 |
| Android phones, tablets | Android TV | PlayStation 5 |
| Amazon Fire tablet | Apple TV | XBox One |
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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