Vergil Ortiz Jr. Wins WBC Interim Title in Las Vegas
Vergil Ortiz Jr. captured the WBC interim 154-pound title with a majority decision win over Serhii Bohachuk in a tactical war of attrition.
It was an unbelievable “Fight of the Year” contender as Vergil Ortiz Jr. captured the WBC interim 154-pound title with a majority decision win over Serhii Bohachuk at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. The bout was everything what such a showdown should be – a tactical war of attrition and resilience.
Even though Ortiz was dropped twice early in the fight, he managed to rally back and secure scores of 114-112 from the two judges who had him winning, while the third adjudicator scored it 113-113, which amounted to a majority decision win. The victory emphasized his strong chin and strategic abilities after recently being plagued by injuries and reinforcing his commitment to this weight class. Bohachuk ‘s known strategy of throwing piercing jabs and his aggressive approach to taking up the win ensured that he will remain in the upper echelon of the division. Owing to the exciting tactical battles and shifts in momentum during the bout, this fight is likely to be placed in the hall of fame. This event will set the stage for other possible great confrontations involving formidable contenders such as Terence Crawford.
