Uncrowned will have live up-to-the-minute coverage of Vergil Ortiz Jr. versus Erickson Lubin, encompassing fight updates in real-time, in-depth round analysis, event highlights, fighter entrances, and the official commencement time for the Ortiz Jr. against Lubin showdown set for Saturday evening at the Dickies Arena, situated in Fort Worth, Dallas. Vergil Ortiz Jr. puts his WBC interim super welterweight title on the line when he faces off against Erickson Lubin, a contest pitting two high-ranking competitors against each other.
Ortiz Jr., boasting a record of 23 victories and no losses, with 21 wins achieved via knockout, secured the WBC interim title through a majority decision triumph over Serhii Bohachuk back in August 2024. Since then, he has successfully defended his title once, achieving a unanimous decision win against Israil Madrimov this past February, during the undercard event for the Artur Beterbiev versus Dmitry Bivol 2 match.
Lubin, with a record of 27 wins and 2 losses, including 19 knockouts, suffered a first-round knockout loss against Jermell Charlo in his previous title bid in 2017. He then put together a streak of six consecutive victories, which was halted by Sebastian Fundora in a 2022 bout considered a Fight of the Year contender for the WBC interim title. Following that setback, Lubin has accumulated three additional victories, including a technical knockout win over Ardreal Holmes Jr. in an IBF final eliminator this past May. He now seeks another opportunity at the highest echelons of the sport.
WBA interim titleholder Jaron “Boots” Ennis, accompanied by his promoter, Eddie Hearn, are scheduled to be present at ringside for the Ortiz versus Lubin fight. Their intention is to publicly challenge Ortiz if he emerges victorious. Hearn has indicated that Ennis has already formalized his agreement to face Ortiz in 2026, and Ortiz’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, has expressed openness to the potential matchup.
The Ortiz Jr. versus Lubin preliminary bouts are slated to commence at 6:00 p.m. ET and will be available for viewing via Uncrowned through the provided means.
The main card action is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on DAZN, with the anticipation of the main-event fighters making their ring entrances around 11 p.m. ET.
Keep abreast of all developments with Uncrowned’s live scoring and comprehensive play-by-play commentary for the main card fights, available below.
Main card (8 p.m. ET, DAZN)
Super welterweight: Vergil Ortiz Jr vs. Erickson Lubin
Super middleweight: Darius Fulghum vs. David Stevens
Middleweight: Amari Jones def. Shady Gamhour via third-round TKO | Watch video
Heavyweight: Joshua Edwards def. Zeno Vooris via third-round TKO (corner stoppage) | Watch video
Cruiserweight: Robin Sirwan Safar def. Derick Miller Jr via unanimous decision (98-91, 99-90, 99-90)
Prelims (6 p.m. ET, Watch via Uncrowned)
Middleweight: Eric Priest vs. Esneiker Correa declared a split decision draw (79-73, 75-77, 76-76)
Super lightweight: Javier Meza def. Joshua Briones Garcia via unanimous decision (59-55, 58-56, 58-56)
Welterweight: Samuel Torres def. Ricardo Elizalde via second-round TKO | Watch video
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Early in the eighth round, Fulghum and Stevens are trading lead punches. Fulghum’s left hands are coming individually from a distance, but he’s keeping his guard low, which allows Stevens to respond with a pair of lead punches. Stevens connects with a left hook from close range. Fulghum was caught against the ropes, and Stevens landed a couple of hooks! A right hand snaps Fulghum’s head back. Fulghum remains upright with his hands lowered within punching distance. Stevens manages to land another powerful left on Fulghum’s jaw.
10-9 Stevens, 76-76
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Darius Fulghum landed an excellent right uppercut near the end of the first minute. Despite being his strongest punch in the fight thus far, Stevens absorbed it well. Fulghum has effectively maintained distance for the majority of the first two minutes, minimizing close-quarters grappling and creating space to utilize his left hand. Fulghum delivers hooks from the inside as the seventh round concludes.
10-9 Fulghum, 67-66 Fulghum
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DAZN commentator Chris Mannix has Darius Fulghum ahead with a score of 39-37 after 4 rounds.
Stevens lands a good uppercut-left hook combination at close range. It’s been yet another round marked by frequent clinching and minimal significant punches landed. Fulghum ends the fifth session with some effective inside work, targeting the body and attempting to find an opening in the guard with an uppercut.
10-9 Fulghum, 48-47 Fulghum
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Stevens had a more promising start to Round 4, attempting to double up on his jab to close the distance against the taller Fulghum and then launching his attack. Fulghum responded with a right hand that came down on Stevens. Stevens then landed a left hook from the inside. Stevens continued to throw left hands on the inside. A POWERFUL right hand from Stevens connected with Fulghum’s chin in the final moments of Round 4.
10-9 Stevens, 38-38
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Fulghum’s effective use of his jab from a distance is giving him an advantage in this fight. However, when the action is up close and personal, it becomes untidy and difficult for both fighters. Fulghum struggles to maintain distance. Stevens lands a left hook in the final minute.
10-9 Stevens, 29-28 Fulghum
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The fight is not likely to escalate into an action-packed affair anytime soon. The initial minutes have been characterized by an unattractive contest. Fulghum’s slightly superior jab could be the deciding factor. The referee is actively involved, frequently instructing the fighters to separate and cease holding. The crowd is beginning to show signs of impatience. It’s another round where clean, impactful punches were scarce, making it difficult to score.
10-9 Fulghum, 20-18 Fulghum
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The co-feature is off to a cautious beginning. There’s a lot of holding and grappling as soon as the fighters get close. Jabs were exchanged from a distance. Stevens landed a good hook from the inside. This has quickly become a messy fight. Fulghum snaps Stevens’ head back with a right hand. Fulghum received a warning for hitting behind the head in the closing seconds of what was a tight opening round.
10-9 Fulghum
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Super middleweight contenders Darius Fulghum (14-1, 12 KOs) and David Stevens (15-2, 10 KOs) are set to battle it out over ten rounds in a much-anticipated co-feature.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 07: Darius Fulghum and David Stevens face the media prior to their fight at The Spotlight at Sundance Square on November 07, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images)
(Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy via Getty Images)
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“We’re focused on making the biggest fight possible,” Ennis stated on DAZN. “I’m after the winner. Hopefully, that will be Vergil Ortiz, but may the best fighter win.”
“I’m here to see who wins. We are hoping Vergil wins, but may the stronger fighter come out on top.”
“[Would you be willing to face off against Ortiz in the ring afterward?] Absolutely, if they permit me to enter.”
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