Vergil Ortiz and Erickson Lubin respectful yet confident of victory over the other - P5
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By Jake Donovan
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September 23, 2025
Source: Boxing Scene
“A lot is at stake. He wants to win, Vergil wants to be a unified world champion. Lubin wants to be champion.”
Lubin has won three straight and nine of his last ten starts since an October 2017 knockout loss to Jermell Charlo in a WBC 154lbs title bid. His lone defeat since then came to Fundora, against whom he was stopped after nine rounds in their 2022 Fight of the Year entrant.
An eleventh-round knockout of unbeaten Ardreal Holmes this past May positioned Lubin for another title shot. Rather than the unbeaten Murtazaliev, however, it’s the higher-profile Ortiz whose career he intends to derail.
“I fought for the world title in just my (fifth) year. This is my 12th year as a pro,” noted Lubin, who turns 30 in October. “I took no steps back. I fought top opposition after top opposition and Vergil Ortiz is no different. He’s another top fighter. This is my third undefeated fighter in a row, and I’m looking to become that dude at 154 pounds.“I want to give a big shoutout to Gary Jonas. You know, that’s one guy that believed in me from the beginning. I’ve been with him since I was 17 years old, and I turn 30 next week. I’m just excited. Vergil Ortiz is a great competitor, and I think the fans are in for a treat.”
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