Vergil Ortiz Destroys Lubin, Jaron Ennis Next?

Vergil Ortiz Jr. walked into the ring last night with questions surrounding him — questions about activity, health, and whether he could dominate an elite contender at 154. He walked out having delivered an answer with exclamation points.

Ortiz dismantled Erickson Lubin, a seasoned former world-title challenger known for his toughness and counterpunching ability. Lubin tried to slow Ortiz down early with movement and sharp left hands, but Ortiz’s pressure was unrelenting. Behind a stiff jab and vicious body work, Ortiz gradually broke Lubin down, forcing the referee to step in.

The win wasn’t just another knockout for Ortiz. It was a statement.

Lubin has shared the ring with the best at 154. No one walked through him like Vergil Ortiz just did.

With the victory, Ortiz stays undefeated and keeps his perfect KO streak alive. He continues to look like one of boxing’s most violent finishers — no wasted punches, no panic, just steady destruction.

And now, the next step seems inevitable:

Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Jaron “Boots” Ennis.

Ennis, the IBF welterweight champion and one of the most gifted fighters in the sport, has been waiting for a true blockbuster opponent. Ortiz brings real danger — pressure, power, and explosiveness. Ennis brings elite footwork, counters, and creativity.

Two undefeated fighters.

Two heavy punchers.

Two rising stars entering their primes — not after, not too late, but right now.

Ortiz’s message after stopping Lubin was clear: he wants Jaron Ennis next. And after a performance like that, it’s not hype anymore — it’s the fight the sport needs.

Welterweight has a vacancy at the top with Spence and Crawford having moved up.

Ortiz vs. Ennis crowns the new king.