DARE TO ENTER: Undefeated WBC Interim Champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. to defend Super Welterweight Title from #1 contender Erickson “The Hammer” Lubin at Dickies Arena on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

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Undefeated knockout artist and WBC interim super welterweight world champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. (23-0, 21 KOs), of Grand Prairie, Texas, is ready to set his hometown on fire when he headlines against fearless top contender Erickson “The Hammer” Lubin (27-2, 19 KOs), of Orlando, Florida, on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Lubin has dared to enter the lion’s den, stepping up to face one of boxing’s most dangerous punchers. Lubin enters the bout as the IBF’s No. 1-ranked fighter, while also sitting at No. 5 with the WBO, No. 10 with the WBC and in the top 10 of The Ring magazine. The 12-round world championship clash, presented by Golden Boy Promotions, will be broadcast live worldwide on DAZN beginning at 7 p.m. CT. Fans in Fort Worth can expect an unforgettable night when Ortiz looks to deliver another show-stopping performance in front of his hometown crowd. 

More information on tickets and the undercard will be announced very soon.  

“I’m always happy to be a part of the fights that fans want to see,” said Vergil Ortiz. “See you guys November 8!” 

“I want to thank Golden Boy, PBC and ProBox for making this happen,” said Erickson Lubin. “I think the fans are in for a treat. This is the moment I’ve been waiting for, this fight is about redemption, I’m back for everything.”

“Vergil Ortiz Jr. is the most ducked fighter in boxing — period,” said Chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya. “Big names talk tough until Vergil’s name comes up, then suddenly the phone goes silent. I commend Erickson Lubin; he has the guts that these fighters nowadays lack – courage! He has dared to enter Vergil’s den. On Nov. 8 at Dickies Arena, fans are going to see why everyone else keeps running from Vergil Ortiz Jr.”  

“Since fundora , Lubin fought Arias, who he dominated and stopped; the undefeated Ramos, highly touted and yet couldn’t do anything with Lubin; and the undefeated Holmes looked like a scared puppy,” said Gary Jonas. “Don’t be surprised, the Hammer is going to beat Ortiz.”  

The undefeated knockout monster and current WBC Interim Super Welterweight World Champion, Vergil Ortiz Jr., is one of the most dangerous fighters of this generation. His love for boxing began at five years old when he was introduced to the sport by his father. As a decorated amateur, he is a seven-time national champion and winner of the 2013 Junior Olympics with an impressive record of 140-20. Ortiz signed with Golden Boy in 2016 and made his professional debut on July 30 at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino with a first-round knockout of Julio Rodas. Since then, he has built an enviable fighter resume that reflects over 90-percent knockouts, and has made some of the world’s toughest contenders fold to his tremendous power including Brad “King” Solomon, Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker, Egidijus “Mean Machine” Kavaliauskas and Michael McKinson, to name a few. In August 2024, Ortiz Jr. secured the WBC Interim super welterweight title in a bout that is lauded as a candidate for Fight of the Year, where he went toe-to-toe with the also formerly undefeated Serhii Bohachuk in Las Vegas. He was most recently seen defending his title in dominant fashion against the elite and former WBA super welterweight champion, Israil Madrimov, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With this masterclass victory over Madrimov, Ortiz Jr. further cements his place in the super welterweight division, and proves why the boxing world considers him an ‘old-school’ type of fighter. True to his ‘old-school’ mentality, Ortiz trains under the guidance of acclaimed coach Robert Garcia, surrounded by elite fighters at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy. The high-level environment keeps him sharp, focused and constantly evolving. With his work ethic, Ortiz stays ready to take on any challenge, anytime, anywhere – driven by a passion to give fight fans the great fights they deserve. 

Southpaw contender Erickson “The Hammer” Lubin is known for his sharp power punching and technical skill. A former top U.S. amateur, he turned pro in 2013 and quickly rose through the ranks before challenging Jermell Charlo for the WBC super welterweight title in 2017. Though he was stopped in the first round, Lubin rebuilt his career with statement victories over Jeison Rosario, Terrell Gausha and Nathaniel Gallimore — forging a résumé that demands respect. His style is a blend of precision and menace: a jab that snaps like a whip, a left hand that detonates like dynamite, southpaw angles that keep opponents guessing. Focused. Relentless. Every round, every punch, Lubin reminds the world he’s still here. 

Ortiz Jr vs. Lubin is a 12-round fight for the WBC Interim Super Welterweight World Championship presented by Golden Boy Promotions. The fight will take place on Saturday, November 8 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas and will be streamed live worldwide on DAZN. 

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