The outcome Saúl El Canelo Álvarez Golden Boy, to continue his career as a free agent, converted Virgil Ortiz in one of the strongest figures of the managing promoter Oscar de la Hoya, along with two other outstanding undefeated as Ryan Garcia Yes Jaime Munguía.
Unlike the two of them, 22-year-old Ortíz has not yet had a chance to fight for a world title and this is the main goal that has been shifted this year after a 2020 in which he had only one fight, which was defined by elimination against a fighter proven to be Colombian Samuel Vargas.
Undefeated in 16 battles, without connections, will take the first step further March 20, as reported on the official social networks of DAZN and his rival will be Maurice Hooker, an experienced boxer who was once WBO Super Lightweight World Champion and has a record of 27 wins, one loss and three draws.
“First of all, I want to say that I am very grateful that I am fighting at home once again. And not only that. He will also be against a Dallas native named Maurice Hooker. I’ve known Hooker since my amateur days, so I know we’ll give fans a night at home they’ll never forget. “Ortiz said, giving a very important clue about the place of the fight, which has not yet been confirmed.
“Vergil, in his rapid rise from perspective to competitor, completely shattered every opponent I put, including a former world champion. But with a win against Hooker on March 20, Vergil will be able to stamp his ticket to a title fight. “, assured Oscar De La Hoya in the presentation of the fight.