Ton up! Bohachuk, Ortiz Jr. pass weigh-in

Saturday we will see a clash of knockout artists when Vergil Ortiz Jr. (21-0, 21 KOs) of Grand Prairie, Texas, challenges another KO exponent, from Vinitza, Ukraine, Serhii “Flaco” Bohachuk (24-1, 23 KOs) for Bohachuk’s interim WBC super welterweight title.

Serhii Bohachuk’s knockout record speaks for itself, his courage and determination earning him the opportunity of a lifetime to face former world champion Brian Mendoza for the interim WBC super welterweight world championship on March 30.

The best performance of Bohachuk’s career to date, he earned a unanimous decision victory over the highly ranked fighter.

One of the most dangerous fighters of this era of boxing, undefeated world title contender Vergil Ortiz Jr.has blasted a 100 percent knockout average.

Serhii Bohachuk burst into the super welterweight division with a first-round knockout of Ghanaian warrior Fredrick Lawson on January 6 and followed it up with a first-round knockout of Thomas Dulorme on April 27.

The card is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with 360 Promotions and TGB Promotions and will take place at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, August 10, 2024.

The exclusive fight night will stream worldwide on DAZN.

This Friday both fighters showed that they are in excellent condition passing the official weigh-in without problems. Bohachuk checked in at 153.8 pounds, while Ortiz Jr. registered 153.7 pounds.