Ortiz Defeats Bohachuk for WBC Title

Vergil Ortiz Jr. narrowly defeated Serhii Bohachuk by majority decision to claim the WBC interim junior middleweight title in a thrilling bout at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. Despite being knocked down twice, Ortiz rallied in the later rounds to secure victory with scores of 114-112 from two judges and 113-113 from the third. Bohachuk, who exhibited resilience and power, was outmaneuvered in the championship rounds by Ortiz's volume and recuperative abilities. Ortiz's promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, indicated plans to pursue a high-profile fight against Terence Crawford next. This win solidifies Ortiz's status as a top contender and sets the stage for potentially significant matches in the near future.