THE RESULT: Vergil Ortiz Jr put his well being troubles behind him by stopping Ghanaian Fredrick Lawson in a single spherical.
KEY MOMENTS: A stiff jab from Ortiz troubled Lawson with over 30 seconds to go. The super-welterweight division’s newest addition wanted no second invitation to pile on the strain leading to some pictures to the physique which pressured referee Tony Weeks to intervene.
RECORDS: The unbeaten report of Ortiz stays intact at 20-0 (20) whereas Lawson strikes to 30-4 (22).
TALKING POINT: The stoppage by referee Weeks. Ortiz was actually letting his pictures go together with success, however Lawson was tucked up and taking them with out trying like he was in dire want of help. Ortiz was at all times going to win however Weeks stepped in far too early which resulted in boos from the gang.
QUOTABLE: Relating to the stoppage Ortiz stated, “I used to be hurting him with jabs, however I wasn’t actually placing something behind it. I want I may’ve stored going. I would like the rounds. I’m prepared for anybody on the market.” The 25-year-old then issued a problem to WBO belt holder Tim Tszyu. “There’s a number of fighters that I wanna struggle and I do know folks would like to see this struggle. Tim Tszyu, with all respect I’d like to struggle you. I feel you’re a hell of a fighter and let’s make it occur.”
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Ortiz will look to be again out shortly after that temporary evening’s work and a struggle towards Tszyu is actually a mouth-watering prospect.
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