Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Israil Madrimov will meet at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for a 10-rounder in the super welterweight division. They vie for the Interim WBC World Super Welterweight Title on an undercard featuring Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol.
Vergil Ortiz Jr., undefeated with 22 wins, turned pro at 18 and hails from Texas. He last faced Kwestaele Truttana, stopping him in round six. Israil Madrimov, with 10 wins, a loss and draw since turning pro globally known as "The Dream," lost by decision to Robert Leyo before capturing a narrow split-decision victory against Jordan Samseyakov.
Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs Israil Madrimov Betting Odds
- Favorite: Vergil Ortiz Jr : 1.8 (-124)
- Underdog: Israil Madrimov : 2.1 (+110)
| Method of victory | Vergil Ortiz Jr | Israil Madrimov |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 4.6 (+360) | 4.5 (+350) |
| By decision or technical decision | 2.8 (+175) | 3.8 (+275) |
Vergil Ortiz Jr. enters as the favorite with odds at 1.8 or -124, highlighting confidence in his win. Madrimov isn't far behind at 2.1 or +110. The fight promises intensity with KO/TKO/DQ odds—Ortiz at 4.6 or +360 and Madrimov at 4.5 or +350, suggesting a close battle for each slugger. A points win sees Ortega's odds at 2.8 (+175), while Madrimov is slightly higher at 3.8 (+275). Expect a tight match; the margins are razor-thin.
What time is Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs Israil Madrimov fight
Live coverage for the Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs Israil Madrimov main card will start at 12:00 PM EST on DAZN PPV. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs Israil Madrimov Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 | 12:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 09:30 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 04:30 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 | 03:00 AM | 03:30 AM |
How and where to watch the Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs Israil Madrimov Fight
You can watch Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs Israil Madrimov via DAZN.
| Country | Price per month | Price per year | PPV Price |
| Canada | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 | $25.99 |
| UK and Ireland | First month free, then £24.99/mo or £14.99/mo with annual subscription. | £179.88 | £19.99 |
| Australia | $13.99 per month | - | $41.99 |
| USA | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 | $25.99 |
