Comments Thread For: Vergil Ortiz-Erickson Lubin set for fall showdown

[PBR Streetgang]

I favor Ortiz as well, but Lubin has a real shot.

I agree with Oscar about the IBF 10 lb rehydration clause. It's not ideal for many fighters, probably especially those who've dealt with rhabdomyolysis.

And Jonas is right, too, for choosing this fight over Murtazaliev. They're prizefighters after all. His reasoning is sound.

All good points. Generally, Lubin is in entertaining fights (Ramos fight excepted) as is Ortiz. Lubin can't make this a firefight, needs to look for counters when Ortiz makes mistakes and try to outbox him.

I don't hate this fight. There could be far worse.

[boxingitis]

As I said before, you lot are getting eradicated and I couldn't be happier. You're not in control of anything, mate. The smackdown has already started on you lot.

Boring, weak come back. That's why they need people to replace you. You quit easily, Lazy ass.

[PBR Streetgang]

Bakhram Murtazaliev would crush either one. Ortiz had been ducking him from the beginning of his 154 campaign. He's only targeting the weak belt holders.

Bakhram getting alot of hype based off that one win against Tszyu. The Chechen fighter struggled with an ancient Culcay in his only other noteworthy fight and went the distance with Valenzuela (who was stopped by Zayas and Alexis Rocha).

Maybe that win against Tszyu says more about Timmy than it does about Bakhram.

[factsarenice]

I like this fight more than Fundora vs. Thurman, and definitely better than the Boots fight! I would like to see Jesus Ramos get the fight with Murtazliev! Jesus fights to win!

Lubin said no Bakhram Murtazaliev the IBF mandatory is now Josh Kelly

[boxingitis]

You lot are known for quitting. Ask Ryan Garcia.

Wow, that comeback after getting weight Drained and adding a rehydration clause. WEAK.

[brankobugarski]

I am still puzzled after all these years as a top contender, first at 147 and now at 154 that Vergil Ortiz is not fighting for a title. What is he waiting for?

[TonyRespectful]

He wants an easy belt. That's why he will never mention Bakhram Murtazaliev's name. He's fine with fighting sub-human hype jobs like Ennis and Lubin.

Let's hope a ban is coming for you. You clearly deserve it.

[boxingitis]

It's okay. As long as you lot are getting eradicated I'm happy. The days of criminals, drug dealers, and women having 20 babies in 20 years getting in are over. Thankfully Europe is too far away for you lot.

Your boxers are getting pushed out too. Canelo learned his lesson.

You are all turning GAY that's why the have to get imigrants who still have sex with the opposite sex to have 20 babies.

[champion4ever]

For Lubin, I couldn't have been happier for him. I believe he matches up a lot better against Vergil Ortiz than Bakhram Murtazaliev.

Vergil is a natural welterweight who has left his power behind at 147 after moving up to 154. I think Erickson has a very good chance of scoring the upset here. He is a live dog.

He has knocked out opponents who punches a lot harder than Vergil Ortiz. In addition, he has fought fighters who were naturally larger and stronger than Vergil Ortiz too.

Erickson may be a bit chinny but he can also hit. Which means that Ortiz needs to be very cautious against him and not become so reckless because he has been down before himself and has touched the canvas as well.

[Rumblerr]

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