Vergil Ortiz Jr. may end a wasted year by fighting on David Benavidez’s December 12 card. The opponent and weight have not been revealed, leaving the value of his comeback dependent on whom he faces and which division he chooses.
“Per sources, one of the possible spots for the return of Vergil Ortiz is for him to fight on the same card with David Benavidez on Dec. 12,” said Dan Rafael on X. “Would put two of the best and most entertaining fighters in boxing on the same show if it is finalized.”
Ortiz has not fought since stopping Erickson Lubin in November 2025. His contract dispute and lawsuit with Golden Boy Promotions consumed more th
