Eimantas Stanionis vs Vergil Ortiz Jr: The two undefeated champions are ready to face each other this Saturday, July 8th at the AT&T Center, San Antonio for the WBA ‘regular’ welterweight title. Fans are excited for the bout as the two fighters will fight each other after months of rescheduling. Ortiz, the knockout specialist, will face the toughest opponent till now. Ahead of this big fight, let us look at the stats of both fighters.
Eimantas Stanionis vs Vergil Ortiz Jr.- Age, Height, Reach, Record, Knockouts, Networth, and More Comparison
Eimantas Stanionis is the current WBA welterweight champion. Since debuting in 2017, the Lithuanian boxer quickly dominated the welterweight division. With a professional record of 14-0, Stanionis is undefeated, with 9 knockout finishes. Being the champion, Stanionis will be a great opponent for his rival Vergil Ortiz Jr.
In his last bout, he defeated Radzhab Butaev for the WBA welterweight title. This was a major highlight reel for him as he ended Butaev’s championship reign. The 28-year-old star will look forward to going 15-0 in his next fight against Ortiz Jr this Saturday. Here are the stats of Eimantas Stanionis.
Eimantas Stanionis
Age: 28 years
Height: 5′ 8″, 173 cm
Reach: 68″, 173 cm
Weight: 147 lbs
Record: 14-0 9 KOs, 5 Decision
Stance: Orthodox
Debut: 2017
Net Worth: $5 Million
Vergil Ortiz Jr. will challenge Eimantas Stanionis for the WBA welterweight title. The undefeated knockout specialist holds a professional record of 19-0, with all wins by knockouts. Since his debut in 2016, the American native has shown his dominance in multiple matches knocking out several opponents. His majority of knockouts came in the first 5 rounds. Ahead of his fight with Stanionis, he is likely to dethrone the champion as many fans expect him to win via KO.
Vergil Ortiz Jr
Age: 25 years
Height: 5′ 10″, 178 cm
Reach: 70″, 178 cm
Weight: 147 lbs
Record: 19-0 19 KOs, 0 Decisions
Stance: Orthodox
Debut: 2016
Net Worth: $1 Million
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