How much money did Vergil Ortiz Jr. make by defeating Serhiy Bohachuk?

Boxing fans witnessed a surprising night when Vergil Ortiz suffered his first two knockdowns but still won a majority decision over Serhiy Bohachuk on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Despite being knocked down in rounds 1 and 8, the 26-year-old Ortiz still managed to outscore Bohachuk by scores of 114-112, 114-112, and 113-113 in the fight of the year. Considering the significance of this major event, both fighters received significant wins.

Looking at previous earnings, Ortiz earned a guaranteed purse of around $300,000 for his fight with Fredrick Lawson in January 2024. However, he is expected to earn more from this latest fight. Meanwhile, Bohachuk’s largest purse was between $70,000 and $100,000 for his fight with Mendoza. Both fighters could potentially increase their earnings even more if pay-per-view sales are strong.

While the exact earnings for the fight remain a mystery, it was a real treat for boxing fans. Ortiz extended his unbeaten streak but failed to secure a knockout, which is his signature style. He has 21 knockouts from 22 fights.

What’s next for Vergil Ortiz?

Fans were treated to an impressive spectacle on August 10, with both fighters showing off their skills, but Ortiz came out on top. In post-fight interviews, Ortiz shared his thoughts on the title fight.

The victory earned Ortiz the WBC interim world title, which prepares him for a future fight with the winner of December’s fight between Sebastian Fundora and Errol Spence.