Interim WBC world champion in the super welterweight division, Vergil Ortiz, plans to make his return to the ring in October this year. This was announced by the athlete's promoter, Oscar De La Hoya.
De La Hoya for BoxingScene
Vergil is coming off the injury, he’s healing up real nice. We’re working on him hopefully coming back in October. It will be the first or second week of October. If you take a look at the guys in his weight class, he’s the perfect candidate to become the next big star in the sport. Vergil Ortiz is in a great division.
Ortiz last fought against Israil Madrimov in February in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he secured a unanimous decision victory. He holds an impressive record of 23 wins (21 by knockout) and no defeats in mixed martial arts.
