Comments Thread For: Tim Tszyu-Vergil Ortiz Reportedly Set to Feature on Crawford-Madrimov Show

[Oregonian]

Crawford is starting with Madrimov but I know you can see what Crawford is doing. Boots can move up to all kinds of smoke waiting for him in 154 not named Crawford. How bout Boots fight Murtazaliev...IBF vs IBF with no mandatory in the way. That way maybe you can get what you hope for.

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It’s not what I hope for. Based on how Crawford is playing it so far, even if Boots was to capture a title at 154, Bud has no interest in Boots.

[kiaba360]

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It’s not what I hope for. Based on how Crawford is playing it so far, even if Boots was to capture a title at 154, Bud has no interest in Boots.

I think Ennis will put himself in optimal position to get TC if he gets his hands on that IBF 154lb title. However, I think Ennis should attempt to become Undisputed at 147 because it's within reach. Ennis has a choice to make on which path to prioritize.

[Sammy7861992]

I wouldn’t be so sure of that
Can’t see him being afraid of Ortiz
Plus Ortiz was already starting to have health problems

It was before his health problem, Ortiz looked like a monster in there that time , I haven't seen him with his health problems , I hope they don't linger , he was a real treat to watch , I could see him go all the way and be a great

[Corelone]

I think like this. Pro boxing is a special thing and time in grade is an asset. 10 fights vs undefeated, undisputed, not once; but twice? Bud has to go grey, or trip on the ropes.

[Robi13]

Potential FOTY written all over this. I love this fight! Chance for my he winner to get in the mix for a title after.

[Elheath]

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It’s not what I hope for. Based on how Crawford is playing it so far, even if Boots was to capture a title at 154, Bud has no interest in Boots.

I think (or at least I HOPE) Crawford finally dropped the idea of a Canelo payday and instead decided to go for potential history and legacy as a boxer before he retires, so if Boots manages to get a title at 154 I think he will be willing to fight him especially if he's the last piece to the 154 undisputed title. IF (yes I know, a bit IF) Crawford decides to go for true history and can fight Madrimov in August then fight Charlo/Fundora or Tszyu/IBF beltholder from 2025-2026, he can retire at age 39 potentially as a four division champion and three undisputed, or at least a four division champion and three undisputed, unified and lineal at 154.

Of course a lot of accidents can happen in between and for all we know Crawford could lose as well, but in a perfect ideal world Crawford will:
1) Fight Madrimov to become 154 WBA champion and WBO interim champion this summer.
2) Fight Charlo to become 154 WBA super status champion and Ring champion, and still be WBO interim.
3) Fight Fundora for the 154 WBC and WBO champion, or Tszyu (if Fundora rematches first and Tim wins) for WBC. He'll have the WBO anyway if Fundora doesn't fight him regardless.
4) Fight the IBF title holder whether it be Boots or whoever to become undisputed.

[hhh1200]

Crawford afraid of Ortiz ???
Why , where and fughin when ???

These are LDBC guys. Oscar is literally on Fighthub stating why he removed Ortiz as Crawford mandatory and went the WBA route. I want to know where Ennis is. This was his big fight with Vergil. Notice how Morrell moved up to 175 to get that Benavidez fight. Make no mistake Ennis wouldn't fight Fundora and Ortiz Jr back - back. Good luck to Tim because he is going to need it. Hooks vs Ortiz's straight punches is not a good look. No need to wish Ennis anything but easy, safe fights at 147

[JJ75JJ]

Damn I like Timmay but Vergil is another level

Yeah Ortiz on a lower level.

[JJ75JJ]

Wow!!!! What a fight!!!!! That’s such a great matchup for both right now. Big big balls from Tszyu to take that fight after an L, and big challenge for Ortiz in his first big 154 fight

The L wasn't really an L and it's Ortiz who has the big balls fighting a frustrated/pissed off Tszyu.

[JJ75JJ]

I didn't see this one coming at all. Great fight!

Obviously you haven't been paying attention, Ortiz called out Tszyu months ago and Tszyu said let's do it.