VICTOR ORTIZ RETURNS TO THE RING TO FACE RODRIGO DAMIAN CORIA IN THE CO-MAIN EVENT TO FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. VS. JOHN GOTTI III

MEXICO CITY, 17 JULY 2024 –The stage is set for a proper clash of titans at the CDMX Arena on Saturday, August 24. With a great night of fights headlined by the rematch between Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. and John Gotti III, the newly announced co-main event features former WBC Welterweight Champion, “Vicious” Victor Ortiz facing the No. 5-ranked Argentine Rodrigo Damián Coria, a former WBO Latin Champion who has never been knocked out.

Ortiz, a Mexican American boxing star, known for his power and speed in the ring, had a memorable fight against Mayweather in 2011. In that fight, Ortiz let his guard down to try to make peace with Mayweather after a foul, which resulted in two lethal blows from the American that ended his night. This story adds an element of interest to the night’s co-main event at the CDMX Arena on Saturday, August 24.

The 37-year-old Ortiz, who was born and raised in Kansas, has forged his path in boxing with determination and resilience. Under the guidance of his trainer, Bucky Ignacio Ávila, Ortiz debuted professionally in 2004 and quickly stood out for his aggressive style and knockout power. In 2011, he secured the World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight title in a tough battle against André Berto, cementing his status as champion.

Beyond his accomplishments in the ring, Ortiz is known for his commitment to charitable causes, supporting underserved communities, and inspiring future athletes. Obstacles have marked his career, but his relentlessness and passion for boxing have led him to overcome each challenge.

Coria, a 25-year-old originally from Mercedes and based in Córdoba, will face Ortiz in this important co-feature. Coria has shown great tenacity throughout his career, standing at 1.78m tall and with a record of 13-5 with 2 KOs. Among his most notable victories are those obtained against Adrián Sasso, Marco García Ovejero, José Alberto Vargas, Roque Junco, and Marcelo Bzowski, the latter two in the United States.

With his complicated style and southpaw status, Coria faces a dangerous and more experienced knockout artist. This bout represents a significant challenge, especially considering Coria is fighting on the road, which adds a layer of difficulty to his counterpunching style, which is not always valued abroad.

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Tickets: 

Tickets for the event starting at $1,190 MXN are on sale now and available at the Super Boletos website and the CDMX Arena Box Office. Tickets are available at a wide range of prices, ensuring there are options for all boxing fans. Below are the ticket costs: