Vergil Ortiz JR 153.1 vs. Israil Madrimov 152.1 – Weighing results

Israil Madrimov arrived in two pounds under the limit of medium junior weight at 152.1 lbs, while the interim champion of the WBC Vergil Ortiz Jr. weighed a pound less than 153.1 pounds in Friday’s weighing for his fight this Saturday, February 22 in the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Surprisingly, both fighters arrived well below the limit of 154 pounds, which shows how seriously they are taking this fight. The Ortiz JR Fight will be shown Live in Dazn PPV on the Artur Beterbiev vs. card Dmitry Bivol 2.

Weighing results

Ortiz JR: 153.1
Madrimov: 152.1

The former medium -I-AMO Madrimov Junior weight champion (10-1-1, 7 kos) seemed muscular, looking firmer than Ortiz Jr. this is how the ‘little GGG’ Madrimov looks typically. He had the same appearance in his last fight against Terence Crawford on Turki Alalshikh card on August 3 in Los Angeles. Madrimov lost that fight and his Amb belt for a unanimous decision of 12 rounds.

There is a good possibility that Ortiz Jr.’s fight vs. Madrimov steals the shot on the card, since it is the most matched, and involves two large perforators. This fight should be the main event in the eyes of many fans.

“Both fighters have low weight. Madrimov is under a couple of pounds. Vergil Ortiz under a pound, ”said commentator Additional to Dazn Boxing about the interim interim medium -weight champion of the WBC, Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Israil Madrimov challenger who arrive under the limit of 154 pounds.

“They are in an incredible way. Vergil Ortiz usually looks a bit soft around the waist. It has that soft body appearance, although it is so strong, “said Sergio Mora.” You can say that it is in the best form of your life. Madrimov always comes in a muscular and shape.

“This is as good as it seems. This fight here could steal the night. You listen to it all the time because the styles make fights. This is intensity at your best. “

Final confrontation 👀

⚖️ @Vergilortiz – 153.1lbs
⚖️ @Israilmadrimov – 152.1lbs

🔰 WBC Interim World Super Welter Title Welter #Ortizmadrimov #Beterbievbivol2 #Harhsaonon pic.twitter.com/ylzcdjfju

– Matchroom boxing (@Matchroomboxing) February 21, 2025