Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Serhii Bohachuk Predictions: Picking the winner for the title fight

The Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Serhii Bohachuk predictions are here to offer fans a potential preview for the Ukranian's interim WBC super welterweight title defense this Saturday. In a meeting of 154-pound knockout artists, both men will put their pride and records on the line.

Elsewhere, there is more championship action as the undefeated Gabriel Fundora defends her IBF women's flyweight belt against the streaking Daniela Asenjo, preceded by other fights.

With matchups plenty, there is much to expect from the card. Who, though, is projected to emerge this Saturday as the winner?

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#1. Interim WBC super welterweight title: Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Serhii Bohachuk

Saturday's main event is, in the eyes of many, a guaranteed firefight, such that many expect Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Serhii Bohachuk to end with a stoppage, as both men are heavy-handed boxers. Ortiz Jr., for example, is undefeated at 21-0, with all 21 of his wins coming by way of either knockout or TKO.

Meanwhile, Bohachuk, who defends his interim WBC super welterweight strap, is 24-1, having stopped 23 of his 24 beaten foes. It is a risky bout for the American, who is moving up in weight to face a larger foe with dynamite in his hands, especially one who demolished Brian Mendoza in his last outing.

Besides mere punching power, the dynamics of the fight render it interesting. Ortiz has a crisp jab that should find a home on Bohachuk's chin, who marches forward to apply relentless pressure at the expense of defense. The Ukranian's jab is also defensively irresponsible.

Whenever Bohachuk throws his jab, he fails to retract it to his chin in time, leaving him open to counters, which isn't ideal for a fighter whose chin isn't exactly made of granite. However, Ortiz will have to exercise caution come fight night for two key reasons.

First, he's been fairly inactive. While he has fought twice this year, he won both bouts in round one. Before that, he had last fought once in 2021. So he has two rounds in him for 2024, which brings his conditioning into questioning, especially against the body shots he is sure to face against Bohachuk.

Nevertheless, Ortiz has the tools to outbox his opponent en route to a potential fight with Tim Tszyu.

The Prediction: Vergil Ortiz Jr. via TKO

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#2. The rest of the Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Serhii Bohachuk picks

Winners in bold.

Flyweight: Gabriela Fundora vs. Daniel Asenjo

Super welterweight: Charles Conwell vs. Khiary Gray

Super lightweight: Kenneth Sims Jr. vs. Jesus Antonio Perez

Middleweight: Eric Priest vs. Luka Lozo

Super welterweight: Maricela Cornejo vs. Cecilia Braekhus

Super bantamweight: Jordan Fuentes vs. James Mulder

Bantamweight: Figo Ramirez vs. Jose Gonzalez

Welterweight: Jennah Creason vs. Kelsey Wickstrum