Virgil Ortiz Jr. (21-0, 21 KOs) was originally scheduled to fight Tim Tszyu on August 3. But now it looks like he'll be in the ring a week later against a different, but no less attractive opponent.
Tszyu received a clear message from doctors that he should postpone his comeback for a few more weeks after a serious injury and dissection. That's why Oscar De La Hoya started negotiations with other potential opponents who could face his ward.
Contracts have yet to be signed, but negotiations look promising and an agreement is close to being finalized. If everything is arranged, Ortiz will appear in the ring on August 10 in Las Vegas, where his opponent will be Serhiy Bogachuk (24-1, 23 KOs). The Ukrainian won the WBC interim featherweight belt in late March.
Interestingly, both boxers train in Los Angeles - Ortiz under the guidance of Robert Garcia, and Bogachuk - in the gym of Manny Robles.
