In just a few weeks, the boxing world will turn its eyes to The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas for the return of the undefeated knockout artist, Vergil Ortiz, Jr. (19-0, 19 KOs) from Grand Prairie, Texas. He’s all set for a 12-round super welterweight tussle against Fredrick “General Okunka” Lawson (30-3, 22 KOs) of Accra, Ghana. This exciting event, scheduled for January 6, 2024, will be broadcast globally on DAZN.
Golden Boy has cooked up a tantalizing undercard to complement the main event. In the co-main event, Ohara “Two Tanks” Davies (25-2, 18 KOs) of the U.K. will take on El Tigre, Venezuela’s Ismael Barroso (24-4-2, 22 KOs). This 12-round match for the WBA Super Lightweight Interim World Championship was initially planned for Dec. 2 but has now been rescheduled. This fight is also presented in association with TGB Promotions.
Adding to the excitement, newly-signed Golden Boy fighter, Arnold Barbosa Jr. (28-0, 10 KOs) from El Monte, will step into the ring for a 10-round super lightweight bout. Ukraine’s Sergiy Derevyanchenko (14-5, 10 KOs) is also slated for a 10-round fight on the DAZN undercard. The opponents for these matchups will be revealed in the upcoming weeks.
Tickets for Ortiz Jr. vs. Lawson are already up for grabs, ranging from $50 to $200, plus fees. For those seeking an extra-special experience, a limited number of Golden Boy VIP Experience tickets are available, complete with exclusive merchandise and fight night perks. These tickets are available at AXS.com or GoldenBoyPromotions.com.
The Golden Boy Boxing Prelims: Ortiz vs. Lawson card, streamed live on YouTube and Facebook Watch, features the undefeated NABF Welterweight titleholder Raul “El Cugar” Curiel (13-0, 11 KOs), who will engage in a 10-round fight against Elias Diaz (12-1, 7 KOs) of National City, California. Also making an appearance is Tristan Kalkreuth (12-1, 9 KOs), who’s back in action following a stunning fifth-round knockout victory in October 2023. He’s set to face off against Marquise Weston (15-2-1, 8 KOs) from Tacoma, Washington in an eight-round cruiserweight fight.
The prelims will also feature Santa Ana’s Johnny “Sugar Cane” Cañas (2-0, 1 KO) in a four-round super lightweight bout and Emiliano Gandara of Dallas, Texas, making his professional debut in a four-round super welterweight fight. The opponents for these fights will be announced shortly.