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Vergil Ortiz Jr. Stops Erickson Lubin in Two Rounds to Retain Interim WBC Title

A ringside Jaron Ennis entered for a postfight faceoff, signaling plans for a targeted 2026 bout.

Overview

  • Ortiz scored a second-round TKO at 1:30 after pinning Lubin on the ropes, prompting a quick stoppage by referee James Green.
  • The victory elevates Ortiz to 24-0 with 22 knockouts and preserves his interim WBC super welterweight championship.
  • Ennis joined Ortiz in the ring for a respectful staredown, and both expressed interest in fighting next year.
  • Ennis said his promoter Eddie Hearn has papers ready, but no bout has been officially announced or signed.
  • The Fort Worth event streamed on DAZN after pre-fight odds installed Ortiz as a heavy favorite, with moneylines reported near -715.