Boxing fans, get ready for a potential dream matchup! Vergil Ortiz Jr. has his eyes set on a colossal showdown, but there's a twist in the tale.
While the boxing world eagerly anticipates a clash between Ortiz (24-0, 22 KOs) and the rising star Jaron "Boots" Ennis, Ortiz has other plans. In a surprising revelation, he confessed that his dream fight would be against none other than Errol Spence Jr. (28-1, 22 KOs).
But here's where it gets intriguing: Spence, a former unified welterweight champion, hasn't stepped into the ring since his defeat to Terence Crawford in July 2023. The 35-year-old veteran has been on the sidelines, yet Ortiz's desire to face him remains unwavering.
Ortiz's bold statement came just after his dominant victory over Erickson Lubin, where he successfully defended his WBC interim junior middleweight title. The fight, which lasted only two rounds, left fans craving more. And Ortiz is ready to deliver, but with a different opponent in mind.
"That's my dream fight, at AT&T Cowboys Stadium," Ortiz proclaimed. A bold choice, considering Spence's recent absence from the ring. And this is the part most people miss—Spence was actually in attendance at Ortiz's last fight, watching from the crowd.
Ortiz's manager, Rick Mirigian, sees the logic in pursuing a matchup with Spence, but DAZN executives have their sights set on Ennis. The Philadelphia native, Ennis, recently made a statement of his own by defeating Uisma Lima in the first round of his junior middleweight debut.
So, who will it be? The enigmatic Spence, the rising star Ennis, or perhaps someone else? Ortiz is open to all challenges, stating, "I just want to fight the best." But will he get his dream fight? Only time will tell.
And now, a question for the boxing enthusiasts: If you were in Ortiz's gloves, who would you choose as your dream opponent? Share your thoughts and let the debate begin!
