Fredrick Lawson: record, next fight and profile →
PHOENIX – Flexing a 10-fight card to close the year for a frenzied fight audience, Top Rank revealed the depth of its stable and a glimpse at its future main-event fighters.
The busiest man in boxing is bringing five of his fighters to Saturday’s card at Phoenix's Footprint Center, ranging from undeniable prospects to a veteran contender to a recently beaten title finalist.
Alexis Rocha Stops Fredrick Lawson After Seven Rounds
Photos from the weigh-in between Arsen Goulamirian vs. Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez in Inglewood, California.
Alexis Rocha lost his last fight and it was a bout he was heavily favored to win. Rocha was stopped on October 21 in the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California by Giovani Santillan.
A lengthy investigation is now underway regarding allegations made surrounding a quick stoppage. BoxingScene.com has confirmed with the Nevada State Athletic Commission that Fredrick Lawson was never in jeopardy of not being cleared to fight this past weekend. Lawson was stopped in the opening round of a DAZN-aired main event versus Vergil Ortiz this past Saturday at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
Vergil Ortiz Jr. initially thought that Tony Weeks stopped his fight with Fredrick Lawson too soon Saturday night. In hindsight, Ortiz realized that the veteran Nevada referee probably spared Lawson from suffering a brutal knockout defeat in their 12-round, 156-pound fight at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Weeks has drawn intense criticism for stepping
The first major U.S. boxing show of the new year has sparked a major controversy. Golden Boy Promotions was forced to address allegations surrounding the medical clearance process for the Vergil Ortiz-Fredrick Lawson DAZN headliner this past Saturday at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Ortiz was credited with a first-round stoppage win, though referee Tony Weeks was widely criticized for what many regarded as an extremely quick stoppage.
Ortiz, Lawson Fight Photos Gallery - Las Vegas - Returning for the first time in nearly two years, and making his debut at junior middleweight, Vergil Ortiz (20-0, 20 KOs) wasted no time by going after Fredrick Lawson (30-4, 22 KOs) in the very first round to secure a stoppage within the opening three minutes. (photos by Cris Esqueda)
Vergil Ortiz Jr. ended his 17-month layoff in less than a round Saturday night. The hard-hitting, 25-year-old Ortiz hurt huge underdog Fredrick Lawson with a jab and stopped him just 2:33 into the