Marcos Maidana vs Vergil Ortiz
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Marcos Maidana
"El Chino ("The Chinaman")"
40-5-0Vergil Ortiz
"The Texas Machine"
24-0-0Physical Comparison
Vergil Ortiz has the height edge at 178cm vs 170cm for Marcos Maidana — a 8cm difference that gives Ortiz the ability to fight behind range.
Record & Experience
Marcos Maidana brings a record of 40-5-0 across 45 professional bouts (89% win rate).Vergil Ortiz enters with 24-0-0 from 24 fights (100% win rate).
Marcos Maidana has the experience edge with 45 bouts compared to 24 — that's 21 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
Vergil Ortiz is unbeaten at 24-0 — the pressure of defending a perfect record adds an extra dimension to this matchup.
Age & Career Stage
Vergil Ortiz is the younger fighter at 28 compared to Marcos Maidana's 43 — a 15-year age gap. The younger fighter may have the edge in physical attributes, while Maidana relies on veteran savvy and accumulated skill.
Key Factors
Maidana's Path to Victory
- • Lean on greater experience (45 bouts)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Ortiz's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to fight at range
- • Higher win percentage (100% vs 89%)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Marcos Maidana vs Vergil Ortiz — FAQ
- What are Marcos Maidana's and Vergil Ortiz's records?
- Marcos Maidana is 40-5-0 (0 KOs). Vergil Ortiz is 24-0-0 (0 KOs).
- Who is taller — Marcos Maidana or Vergil Ortiz?
- Vergil Ortiz is taller at 178cm vs 170cm — a 8cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Both fighters share a 0% knockout rate — comparable finishing power.