Keith Thurman vs Vergil Ortiz Jr.
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Scheduled Fight
Keith Thurman vs Vergil Ortiz Jr. — Saturday, 5 December 2026
Benavidez vs. Cieslak · DAZN · Desert Diamond Arena, Phoenix, USA · 12 rounds · middleweight
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Keith Thurman
"One Time"
34-2-0VS
V
Vergil Ortiz Jr.
0-0-034-2-0
Record0-0-0
94%
Win Rate0%
0%
KO %0%
171cm
Height—
—
Reach—
37
Age—
—
Stance—
36
Total Bouts0
Physical Comparison
Record & Experience
Keith Thurman brings a record of 34-2-0 across 36 professional bouts (94% win rate).Vergil Ortiz Jr. enters with 0-0-0.
Keith Thurman has the experience edge with 36 bouts compared to 0 — that's 36 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
Key Factors
Thurman's Path to Victory
- • Trust the higher win rate (94% vs 0%)
- • Lean on greater experience (36 bouts)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Jr.'s Path to Victory
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Keith Thurman vs Vergil Ortiz Jr. — FAQ
- What are Keith Thurman's and Vergil Ortiz Jr.'s records?
- Keith Thurman is 34-2-0 (0 KOs). Vergil Ortiz Jr. is 0-0-0 (0 KOs).