Venue confirmed for Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Michael McKinson

Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Michael McKinson

Galen Center in Los Angeles, USA – 19 March 2022

The highly-anticipated welterweight showdown between Vergil Ortiz Jr and Michael McKinson will take place at the Galen Center in Los Angeles on Saturday 19 March.

Undefeated fighters collide as Ortiz (18-0, 18 KOs) meets McKinson (21-0, 2 KOs) for the WBO International welterweight title, with the event broadcast live on DAZN.

Both fighters are excited to be competing in LA, and have shared their thoughts on how confident they are of coming out on top in the contest.

Ortiz said: “I am excited to return to Los Angeles, my home away from home. I have been training in Southern California for my entire career and can’t wait to put on a big show for all my SoCal fans.

“I am taking on an undefeated, world-ranked opponent in McKinson, but I am ready to show the world that I belong at the top of the division and am ready for a world championship title shot.”

McKinson said: “Firstly, I want to thank everyone behind securing me this opportunity. It’s an opportunity of a lifetime and I can’t wait to take America by storm.

“Vergil Ortiz, Jr. is an unbelievable talent that’s captured the eyes of everyone, but I’m about to come with a whole new box of problems. This fight changes my life, but winning this changes my future. This is huge for me, my family and everyone around me, I’ll give it everything.”

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