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Vergil Ortiz Jr. Would Prefer ‘Dream Fight’ With Errol Spence Over Jaron Ennis

There’s only one name most fans are calling for when it comes to Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s next opponent. But despite a face-to-face moment in the ring with Jaron “Boots” Ennis immediately after dismantling Erickson Lubin last Saturday. Ortiz admits his dream scenario doesn’t involve the unbeaten Philadelphia star. Ortiz (24-0, 22 KOs) made it clear to reporters that Errol Spence Jr. is the man he truly wants.

“If I had to pick, it would be Errol Spence,” Ortiz said. “That’s my dream fight, at AT&T Cowboys Stadium. That’s my dream fight. I don’t care what anyone says about it.