In preparation for his upcoming combat on April 29 in Arlington, Texas, Vergil Ortiz, Jr. has needed to pull out of his important occasion versus Eimantas Stanionis for the WBA Common Welterweight World Championship because of a flare-up with rhabdomyolysis. Ortiz was recognized in March 2022 with the intense situation which may trigger everlasting organ injury and could be probably deadly. He’s anticipated to make a full restoration and return to the ring later this yr.
“Vergil works tirelessly to arrange for his fights and that is after all an enormous disappointment for Golden Boy, him and his household,” mentioned Chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya. “Regardless of this setback, I actually consider Vergil stays targeted and can accomplish his aim of turning into a world champion this yr and happening to change into the highest welterweight within the division.”
Extra info on the April 29 occasion shall be introduced shortly.