Last Updated on September 24, 2025 by Boxing Schedule
On November 8, 2025, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, Vergil Ortiz Jr. — undefeated knockout artist and hometown son — faces Erickson “The Hammer” Lubin, a hardened contender who has seen the bright lights, felt the pain, and still keeps coming. Golden Boy Promotions, in association with ProBox, is bringing it live to the world on DAZN, starting 8 p.m. ET.
For Ortiz, this is supposed to be the march toward stardom. Twenty-three fights, twenty-three wins, twenty-one knockouts. He is violence with a rhythm, a puncher who doesn’t know how to coast. For Lubin, this is redemption — a chance to be the man who stops the Texas storm before it grows into something the division can’t contain.
What Makes This More Than Just Another Title Fight
Ortiz is Grand Prairie’s own, and he knows the roof will lift when his name is called. “It’s going to be electric,” Ortiz said at the kickoff press conference. “I know all the fans here are going to enjoy it on November 8.” For him, fighting in Texas isn’t business — it’s personal.
Lubin isn’t walking in to play a role. He’s been chasing world titles since he was 21, fighting Jermell Charlo before most prospects even sniffed contenders. “I fought top opposition after top opposition and Vergil Ortiz is no different,” Lubin said. “This is my third undefeated fighter in a row, and I’m looking to become that dude at 154 pounds.”
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya didn’t sugarcoat it either: “Every world champion at 154 lbs did not want to fight Vergil Ortiz. They came up with excuses. Erickson Lubin stepped up.” That alone tells you what kind of night this could be.
Ortiz: The Beast in His Backyard
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Record: 23-0 (21 KOs)
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Style: Relentless, high-output power punching
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Edge: Unbeaten confidence, knockout streak, home advantage
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Quote: “I want to win looking good. Just being in the ring with someone like Lubin motivates me to train harder.”
Ortiz is stopping men. Maurice Hooker, Egidijus Kavaliauskas, Michael McKinson — they all went down. For Ortiz, it’s not just about collecting scalps. It’s about announcing himself as the new star at 154.
Lubin: The Hammer Who Won’t Stop Swinging
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Record: 27-2 (19 KOs)
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Style: Southpaw technician with underrated power
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Edge: Big-fight seasoning, resilience, ranked top-10 across sanctioning bodies
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Quote: “I make no predictions. All that matters is me walking out of Dickies Arena with my hands raised and the fans silent.”
Lubin’s road hasn’t been easy. A one-round KO loss to Charlo. A punishing war with Sebastian Fundora. But he keeps coming back, keeps rebuilding. At 30, he’s entering his prime years, older, sharper, hungrier. Against Ortiz, he’s betting that scars become weapons.
Co-Main Event: Kid Austin vs JoJo Diaz
The co-main is a clash of eras: Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield (19-0, 13 KOs), the 22-year-old lightweight phenom, against former world champion Joseph “JoJo” Diaz (34-8-1, 15 KOs).
Schofield is fresh off a first-round demolition of Tevin Farmer. Diaz, older but still dangerous, just gave Regis Prograis hell over twelve rounds. He’s dropping back to 135 with one thing on his mind: “Kid Austin is gonna be taking his first defeat with me.”
Schofield shot back with the calm of youth: “Everything rides on this fight … I’ll definitely come in focused and give the fans a great show.”
Don’t be shocked if this one steals the night.
What’s at Stake in Fort Worth
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Interim WBC Super Welterweight Title: Ortiz puts his belt and his unbeaten record on the line.
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A World Title Shot: Winner positions himself for full championship gold.
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Future Stardom: Ortiz wants to be the next Texas superstar. Lubin wants to finally be the man at 154, not the nearly man.
How It Might Play Out
Ortiz is the storm — high volume, high pressure, punishing shots to body and head. If he gets rolling, he drowns opponents. Lubin is the test — a southpaw who can box, counter, and make Ortiz pay for mistakes.
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If Ortiz takes control: Expect a knockout, maybe in the middle rounds. His power has overwhelmed everyone so far.
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If Lubin survives the early storm: He can frustrate Ortiz, turn it into a chess match, and maybe take it late on points.
It’s raw firepower against hard-earned ring wisdom.
What I Predict
Ortiz should win. He’s younger, sharper, meaner, and he’s fighting at home. But Lubin has scars, and scars mean survival. He’s been where Ortiz hasn’t — down, out, counted, and rebuilt.
If Ortiz overlooks him for even a second, Lubin can turn this into one of those Texas nights where the crowd goes silent, just like he promised.
Still, if you ask me, the storm doesn’t end here. Ortiz by knockout. But don’t blink, because if Lubin has one more surprise in him, November 8 could be the night Texas learned a hard lesson.
Event Details
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Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
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Venue: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas
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Start Time: Main card 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
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Streaming: Live worldwide on DAZN
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Tickets: $150, $100, $75, $25 (plus fees) via Ticketmaster and GoldenBoy.com. Limited VIP Experience packages available.
Main Card (announced):
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Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Erickson Lubin – Interim WBC Super Welterweight Title
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Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield vs Joseph “JoJo” Diaz – Lightweight