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Vergil Ortiz Jr. Stops Erickson Lubin in Two, Setting Up Jaron Ennis Faceoff and 2026 Talks

Promoters signaled interest in Ortiz–Ennis, leaving negotiations active without an agreement.

Overview

  • Ortiz retained the interim WBC super welterweight title with a referee stoppage at 1:30 of Round 2 after trapping Lubin on the ropes at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth on a DAZN broadcast.
  • Lubin landed just three punches to Ortiz’s 25 of 41, underscoring a one‑sided bout that referee James Green halted to protect the fighter.
  • Jaron “Boots” Ennis entered the ring for a faceoff as both unbeaten fighters exchanged words and voiced readiness for a potential 2026 showdown.
  • Oscar De La Hoya said he will meet Eddie Hearn but wants favorable terms for Ortiz, indicating active talks that remain short of a finalized deal.
  • Ortiz also mentioned Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford as possible options, reflecting multiple pathways in a crowded 154‑pound landscape.