Vergil Ortiz Jr. (19-0-0, 19 KOs) is set to re-enter the boxing ring after a 17-month hiatus, and the spotlight will be shared with Fredrick Lawson (30-3-0, 22 KOs), who is poised for a potential massive upset.
The 25-year-old Ortiz Jr. is making a significant move, leaving behind the welterweight division for his junior middleweight debut at 156 pounds, almost 10 pounds heavier than his entire career thus far. The main event is scheduled to kick off at 11:00 p.m. ET at The Theatre Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
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Lawson, 34, is eyeing the chance to be the first to take Ortiz Jr. the full distance in a match. Any outcome other than a knockout loss would be considered a moral victory for the Ghanaian boxer, who aims to capitalize on his opponent’s ring rust after the extended layoff.
What time is Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Fredrick Lawson today (ET and PT)?
The Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Fredrick Lawson card begins at 8 p.m. ET or 5 p.m. PT.
Ortiz and Lawson should make their way to the ring around 11:15 p.m. ET or 8:15 p.m. PT, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
What time is Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Fredrick Lawson today in the UK, Australia, Canada?
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, January 6 | 8 p.m. ET | 11:15 p.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, January 6 | 5 p.m. PT | 8:15 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, January 7 | 1 a.m. GMT | 4:15 a.m. GMT |
| Australia | Sunday, January 7 | 12 p.m. AEDT | 3:15 p.m. AEDT |
Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Fredrick Lawson fight Preview
Now healthy, Ortiz is ready to take over a new division at 154. He may not come into the division alone. Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. expressed interest in moving weights following their fight for the undisputed welterweight title in 2023. Golden Boy Promotions’ Oscar De La Hoya is set to book those fights for Ortiz.
Lawson turned professional in 2011 and has 22 knockout wins. The Ghanaian is 3-2 in his last five fights and is on a two-fight winning streak. The underdog, he is ready to tear up Ortiz and De La Hoya’s plans.
Region Date Main card start time Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) United States and Canada (ET) Saturday January 6 8 pm Eastern Time 11:15 pm Eastern Time United States and Canada (PT) Saturday January 6 5 pm Pacific Time 8:15 pm Pacific Time United Kingdom and Ireland Sunday, January 7 01:00 GMT 4:15am GMT Australia Sunday, January 7 12:00 AEDT 15:15 AEDT
Fight card between Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Fredrick Lawson
- Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Fredrick Lawson; Super welterweights
- Ohara Davies vs. Ismael Barroso for the interim WBA super lightweight title
- Arnold Barboza Jr. vs. TBA
- Sergiy Derevyanchenko vs. TBA