Two of Dallas best will square off March 20th as Vergil Ortiz Jr. looks to keep his undefeated record against former world champion Maurice Hooker in a 12 round bout for the vacant WBO. International Welterweight title which will be shown live on DAZN world wide.
Headlining the evening, the card will also feature Arslanbek Makmudov and WBA women’s title clash between Anabel Ortiz and Seniesa Estrada. Vergil Ortiz Jr is the son of Cris Cyborg’s boxing coach Vergil Ortiz Sr. who helped Cris win her last Bellator MMA fight where she defeated former 2x World Boxing Champion Arlene Blencowe by 2nd round submission to defend her MMA Grand Slam Championship.
Fans on Cyborg Nation will remember Cris Cyborg fought Julia Budd on DAZN. Give Vergil a follow on his social media ahead of his big fight, and look for Cris Cyborg to try and attend the event live in Dallas, which is rumored to be having a live crowd in attendance.