The headlining bout this weekend is a highly-anticipated upcoming boxing fight because it will be the return of Vergil Ortiz Jr. as he will be going up against a very tough Fredrick Lawson in Las Vegas. Saturday night will be your chance to watch a future star of the sport and see if he is back healthy.
Ortiz Jr. vs. LawsonPicks
- Pick: Ortiz Jr. to win by KO.
Read more for the official Ortiz Jr. vs. Lawson betting analysis and prediction ahead of placing any boxing picks on this weekend’s betting slate.
Ortiz Jr. vs. Lawson Information
Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs Fredrick Lawson
Location of the fight: The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Date and Time: January 6, 2024, 11 PM ET estimated ring walk
How to Watch: DAZN
Last Fight Results:
Ortiz Jr. is making his return to the ring for the first time since August 2022 when he earned a TKO victory over Michael McKinson to retain his WBO International title.
Lawson is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Estevan Villalobos in April 2023.
Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs Fredrick Lawson Betting Analysis
Vergil Ortiz Jr.
Ortiz Jr. is an American boxer with a professional record of 19-0 with all 19 wins coming by KO–a rare 100% KO rate for someone at his weight and with that many bouts. He’s only 25 years old and is on an incredible pace to become one of the biggest stars in the sport with his KO power.
Ortiz Jr. is listed at 5’10” and has a 71” reach while fighting out of the orthodox stance. Before turning professional, he was one of the most dominant American amateur fighters in recent history–winning seven national titles and taking gold at the 2013 Junior Olympics.
Fredrick Lawson
Lawson is a Ghanian professional boxer with a record of 30-3, including 22 KO victories under his belt at 34 years old. He is a 5’9” boxer-puncher with a 70” reach and currently resides and trains in Chicago.
Updates
There are no injuries reported to the WBA or Golden Boy Promotions.
Ortiz Jr. vs. Lawson Betting Preview
The Ortiz Jr. vs. Lawson betting analysis can only help so much while deciding who to bet on this weekend. With the lack of information on Lawson and Ortiz Jr. staying out of boxing news for more than a year now while battling a serious medical condition, this makes it a tough fight to predict.
According to boxing odds, Ortiz Jr. is still coming in as the massive -3000 betting favorite over the +1360 Ghanian welcoming him back into the ring. This fight is heavily favored to end in a KO at -850, and Ortiz Jr. is -600 to get the job done that way himself.
Oddsmakers aren’t making this fight very easy to bet on with those odds, but we can find a bet to make with a little more digging. The film on both of these guys shows how this fight should go.
Ortiz Jr. has shown some incredible things inside the ring so far in his career. His style revolves around his power and overwhelming pressure. He doesn’t have quite one-punch KO power, but he damages opponents round by round and he’s a relentless finisher.
Lawson is a decent boxer with plenty of athleticism and toughness to compete against Ortiz Jr. The skill and boxing ability aren’t enough to lean on and beat Ortiz Jr. over 12 rounds, so he will need a special night to find a way to get through the offensive onslaught coming his way.
Ortiz Jr. vs. Lawson Betting Prediction
Making boxing picks isn’t too difficult when there’s a one-sided matchup like this, but the best bet is what needs some work to do. This Ortiz Jr. vs. Lawson betting analysis and preview gives us the best chance to win a bet this weekend.
Our official betting pick is taking Ortiz Jr. to win by KO and if more prop bets get released during this fight week, take him to win sometime within rounds 7-10. The lack of movement and defensive responsibility of Lawson will make him a punching bag once his first tank of gas is out after a few rounds.
- Pick: Ortiz Jr. to win by KO.
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