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
David Benavidez vs. Michal Cieslak · DAZN · Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, USA · 12 rounds · middleweight
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Keith Thurman
"One Time"
34-2-0Vergil Ortiz Jr.
"The Texas Machine"
24-0-0Physical Comparison
Vergil Ortiz Jr. has the height edge at 178cm vs 171cm for Keith Thurman — a 7cm difference that gives Jr. the ability to fight behind range.
Record & Experience
Keith Thurman brings a record of 34-2-0 across 36 professional bouts (94% win rate).Vergil Ortiz Jr. enters with 24-0-0 from 24 fights (100% win rate).
Keith Thurman has the experience edge with 36 bouts compared to 24 — that's 12 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
Vergil Ortiz Jr. is unbeaten at 24-0 — the pressure of defending a perfect record adds an extra dimension to this matchup.
Age & Career Stage
Vergil Ortiz Jr. is the younger fighter at 28 compared to Keith Thurman's 37 — a 9-year age gap. The younger fighter may have the edge in physical attributes, while Thurman relies on veteran savvy and accumulated skill.
Key Factors
Thurman's Path to Victory
- • Lean on greater experience (36 bouts)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Jr.'s Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to fight at range
- • Higher win percentage (100% vs 94%)
- • 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 24-0-0 (0 KOs).
- Who is taller — Keith Thurman or Vergil Ortiz Jr.?
- Vergil Ortiz Jr. is taller at 178cm vs 171cm — a 7cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Both fighters share a 0% knockout rate — comparable finishing power.