Vergil Otiz Jr. is an American professional boxer who is currently the WBO International welterweight champion. Vergil has competed in seventeen matches, and he won all of them. He is among the best prospects in boxing. He has been the national champion seven times as an amateur and also won the 2013 Junior Olympics.
Ortiz recently defeated Maurice Hooker via TKO in the 7th round on March 20, 2021, to win the vacant WBO International welterweight title. He had also won against Mauricio Herrera at T-Mobile Arena in the third round of Canelo Alvarez-Daniel Jacobs' middleweight title unification fight. What is his net worth in 2021? Do you want to know more about his relationship, salary, and career earnings?
Vergil Ortiz Jr. has a total estimated net worth of more than $1 million as of 2021. Well, he just started his professional boxing career since he is 23 years old now. So his career earnings are not as much as other senior experienced players like Keith Thurman, who has a net worth of around $5 million.
Like other boxers, he might also be receiving a salary of around $100,000 annually. As we know, the boxers salary is not fixed and depends upon the experience level and performance. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual earnings of American professional boxers is around $51,370.
Apart from this, the boxers are also paid a decent salary per match. The per match salary is reported to be around $24,000, and the per round salary is $200,000. In addition to this, professional boxers are paid a decent bonus and incentives, which helps them to increase their net worth.
Vergil Ortiz Jr. With his Mustang Car SOURCE: Instagram Recently, he defeated Maurice Hooker and claimed the WBO International welterweight title. He must have earned thousands of dollars for his impressive performance.
Moreover, he has won several titles, and from it, he might have received a nice amount as cash prizes. Besides his financial earnings, he also possesses some expensive properties which are worth around $200,000.
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Vergil Ortiz Jr. is currently single and is enjoying his single life. Vergil just began his professional career, so he is much more focused towards it. In one of his interviews, when he was asked about his girlfriend, he said, “I’m just focused on boxing right now,” “That’ll all come later.”
He is on the verge of making a reputation in boxing career, so he doesn't have much time to spend in his love life. He has mentioned that he won't be diverted to anything until he makes himself a renowned boxer. He is very much passionate towards his boxing career as it is his childhood passion to be a boxer.
Vergil with his lovely family SOURCE: Instagram Despite being so young, he never gets frightened in the ring. He credits his father to make him such a furious fighter. He says, “My dad’s been my coach, “and “My ultimate goal is to be remembered in boxing,.” Since his father is also a boxer but never turned pro, so he has to fulfill his family legacy as well.
Ortiz Jr. with his fans SOURCE: Instagram In the future, you might seem him involved in relationships after he gains success in the ring. Till then, there is no chance for ladies to try out for him and you need to wait if you want Jim as your boyfriend. '
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Vergil Ortiz Jr. has a height of around 5 feet 10 inches tall along with a weight of 65 kilograms (143 lbs).
Vergil Ortiz Jr. was born on March 25, 1998, in Dallas, Texas, the United States to American parents. He holds American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. He was raised alongside his two brothers and three sisters in a friendly environment by their parents.
Vergil with his father SOURCE: Instagram Ortiz's father was also a former boxer, and he was interested in boxing from an early age. He remembers that his father always took him to the gym after school, where he got trained.
Vergil Otiz Jr. is an American professional boxer who is currently competing in the upcoming bout against Antonio Orozco. Vergil has competed in thirteen matches, and he won all of them. He is among the best prospects in boxing on Saturday night.
Ortiz won against Mauricio Herrera at T-Mobile Arena in the third round of Canelo Alvarez-Daniel Jacobs middleweight title unification fight. ESPN ranked him No. 4 in 2018 in the list of newcomers in boxing. He also fought in the welterweight division.
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