Vergil Ortiz vs Barrios

When is Vergil Ortiz vs Barrios?

Vergil Ortiz Jr could face the challenge of Mario Barrios in Autumn/Fall 2026 the United States.

The fight would take place over 12 rounds in the Welterweight division, which means the weight limit would be 147 pounds (10.5 stone or 66.7 kg).

Vergil Ortiz vs Barrios stats

Vergil Ortiz Jr would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 24 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 22 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Mario Barrios would make his way to the ring with a record of 29 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, with 18 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Ortiz Jr would have a large advantage in power over Barrios, boasting a 92% knockout percentage compared to Barrios' 62%.

Vergil Ortiz Jr is the younger man by 3 years, at 27 years old.

Barrios has a 1-inch reach advantage.

Both Vergil Ortiz Jr and Mario Barrios fight out of an orthodox stance.

Ortiz Jr is currently the less experienced professional fighter, having had 10 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2016, 2 years and 8 months later than Barrios, whose first professional fight was in 2013. He has fought 125 fewer professional rounds, totaling 97 compared to Barrios' 222.

Vergil Ortiz vs Barrios form

Ortiz Jr remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 3 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he won against Erickson Lubin on November 8, 2025, by technical knockout in the 2nd round in their WBC Interim World Super Welterweight championship fight at Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, United States.

Prior to that, he had won against Israil Madrimov on February 22, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Serhii Bohachuk on August 10, 2024, by majority decision in their WBC Interim World Super Welterweight championship fight at Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, United States.

Before that, he had defeated Thomas Dulorme on April 27, 2024, by knockout in the 1st round at Save Mart Arena, Fresno.

He had won against Fredrick Lawson on January 6, 2024, by technical knockout in the 1st round at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas.

Mario Barrios has beaten 2 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he lost to Ryan Garcia on February 21, 2026, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Welterweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had drawn with Manny Pacquiao on July 19, 2025, by majority draw in their 12 round contest in their WBC World Welterweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Las Vegas.

Going into that contest, he had drawn with Abel Ramos on November 15, 2024, by split draw in their 12 round contest in their WBC World Welterweight championship fight at AT&T Stadium, Arlington.

Before that, he had defeated Fabian Andres Maidana on May 4, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBC Interim World Welterweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

He had beaten Yordenis Ugas on September 30, 2023, by unanimous decision in their WBC Interim World Welterweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Vergil Ortiz Jr has been fighting more than Mario Barrios.

Vergil Ortiz Jr last fought 10 months and 13 days ago, while Mario Barrios' last outing was 7 months ago.

Ortiz Jr's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 8 months and 15 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 6 months and 16 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 28 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 5.6 rounds on average.

Barrios' last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 11 months and 22 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 5 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 60 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 12 rounds on average.

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