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Vergil Ortiz: Crawford Is Hooker's Stablemate, Definitely Feel Like They're Gonna Be Studying Me

Vergil Ortiz: Crawford Is Hooker's Stablemate, Definitely Feel Like They're Gonna Be Studying Me

Jake Donovan

•Mar 17, 2021

Vergil Ortiz Jr. has never been one to look beyond the opportunity in front of him, although this next one can’t help but provide a reminder of what potentially lies ahead. Currently in his face is an all-Dallas showdown with former 140-pound titlist Maurice Hooker (27-1-3, 18KOs). The two collide on March 20, live on DAZN from nearby Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. At stake is a regional welterweight title within the WBO, whose recognized world champion at the weight is Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford—who just so happens to train alongside Hooker under the tutelage of Brian ‘Bomac’ McIntyre.

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Maurice Hooker: All The Pressure on Vergil Ortiz, I Love Being The Underdog

Maurice Hooker: All The Pressure on Vergil Ortiz, I Love Being The Underdog

Random Hits

•Mar 4, 2021

With his 2021 debut just a few weeks away, Maurice "Mighty Mo" Hooker is fully locked in on his March 20 fight with fellow Dallas-area native Vergil Ortiz. While he grinds through an intense training camp in the Colorado cold, he and his team have added motivation for the bout. Ortiz, a highly touted prospect, is widely viewed by pundits and oddsmakers alike as the favorite in the welterweight contest.

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Vergil Ortiz Expects A lot of Doors To Open After Hooker Fight

Vergil Ortiz Expects A lot of Doors To Open After Hooker Fight

Elisinio Castillo

•Mar 2, 2021

Welterweight contender Vergil Ortiz is eager to get in the ring with former world champion Maurice Hooker on March 20th in Fort Worth, Texas. Ortiz, unbeaten with 16, has knocked out every single opponent inside the distance. Hooker has been out of the ring since December of 2019, when he bounced back from a July stoppage loss to Jose Ramirez.

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Maurice Hooker: I Need To Prove I Can Still Be A Champion At 147

Maurice Hooker: I Need To Prove I Can Still Be A Champion At 147

Keith Idec

•Mar 2, 2021

Maurice Hooker will enter this fight near his hometown in a decidedly different position than the last time he boxed near Dallas. He entered his last bout in the Dallas area as an undefeated world champion attempting to add another title to his resume. A year-and-a-half after losing that bout by sixth-round technical knockout to Jose Ramirez, Hooker seeks to redeem himself against another undefeated fighter.

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Vergil Ortiz Open To Facing Josh Kelly in Future - If He Beats Avanesyan

Vergil Ortiz Open To Facing Josh Kelly in Future - If He Beats Avanesyan

BoxingScene Staff

•Feb 17, 2021

Hot welterweight contender Vergil Ortiz is open to the scenario of facing Olympian Josh Kelly in the future - if the British defeats EBU welterweight champion David Avanesyan on Saturday night at the SSE Arena in Wembley.

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De La Hoya: Vergil Ortiz Will Beat Anybody At 147 Right Now; On Verge Of Superstardom

De La Hoya: Vergil Ortiz Will Beat Anybody At 147 Right Now; On Verge Of Superstardom

Keith Idec

•Feb 11, 2021

Oscar De La Hoya is certain Vergil Ortiz Jr. is ready to beat any welterweight in boxing, not just Maurice Hooker. Ortiz’s promoter proclaimed the undefeated contender as the best boxer in the 147-pound division Friday during a virtual press conference to promote the Ortiz-Hooker fight. That’s quite a bold statement when you consider unbeaten champions Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. are among boxing’s elite welterweights.

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Vergil Ortiz: Cool All These Big Fights Taking Place In Texas And I'm Now A Part Of It

Vergil Ortiz: Cool All These Big Fights Taking Place In Texas And I'm Now A Part Of It

Jake Donovan

•Feb 10, 2021

In the spirit of turning a negative into a positive, Vergil Ortiz Jr. is in a very good place both in his career and from a geographic standpoint. The unbeaten welterweight contender is set for his second hometown headliner within the span of his past four fights, this coming in an all-Dallas showdown with former 140-pound titlist Maurice Hooker. The bout takes place March 20, live on DAZN from Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, mere miles from where both boxers are located.

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Prograis: Glad My First Post-Pandemic Fight Happened With Fans In Attendance

Prograis: Glad My First Post-Pandemic Fight Happened With Fans In Attendance

Jake Donovan

•Feb 8, 2021

The past year didn’t exactly go as planned for Regis Prograis, although it at least ended on a high note. Just one fight came for the former 140-pound titlist during a pandemic-stricken 2020, a similar theme for most in the sport currently on or above his level. There are many who didn’t even get to see the ring following the start of the ongoing global health crisis. Those who were fortunate enough likely saw their bouts take place without fans in attendance.

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Maurice Hooker: I've Gotta Be Smart, Can't Lose Focus Against Young, Hungry Ortiz

Maurice Hooker: I've Gotta Be Smart, Can't Lose Focus Against Young, Hungry Ortiz

Keith Idec

•Feb 6, 2021

Maurice Hooker recalls a momentary lapse in focus costing him dearly during the sixth round of his fight against Jose Ramirez. According to Hooker, briefly losing focus enabled Ramirez to hit him with the left hook that led to Hooker getting stopped while still standing in their 140-pound title unification fight in July 2019. The former WBO junior welterweight champion recognizes that he cannot afford to make a similar defensive mistake against an even more dangerous puncher March 20 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Vergil Ortiz: Fighting Hooker At Home In Dallas Literally The Most I Could Have Asked For

Vergil Ortiz: Fighting Hooker At Home In Dallas Literally The Most I Could Have Asked For

Jake Donovan

•Feb 3, 2021

Vergil Ortiz Jr. couldn’t have put together a better wish list than the circumstances surrounding his next fight. The BoxingScene.com 2019 Prospect of the Year and current welterweight contender enters his most notable headliner to date as he faces former 140-pound titlist Maurice Hooker. The crossroads clash between Dallas-based welterweights takes place March 20 at Dickies Arena in neighboring Fort Worth, Texas.

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