Amir Khan vs. Victor Ortiz

**Pullcounter** · 05-19-2010, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by Michael Hall

This is a solid Jr. Welterweight matchup.

Ortiz seems to have found a new style (which suits him) and I'd love to see how that style matches up with Khan's style.

I think Khan will dominate the action when the two fight toe-to-toe, but when Ortiz starts moving he'll give Khan problems and possibly knock him out.

Khan lunges with his punches and fights sloppy on the inside. Ortiz would make him pay dearly. Ortiz also hits hard enough to gain Khan's respect, so you won't see Khan throwing the same volume of punches that he threw against Malinaggi.

The question is: is Victor Ortiz vulnerable enough for Freddie Roach to accept the fight? Ortiz has already said he'd fight Khan in his next fight.

khan is fighting with a lot of confidence right now. ortiz is very timid in the ring and not taking any chances. plus you have to consider that khan stopped ortiz in the amatuers

**lfc19titles** · 05-19-2010, 10:35 AM

three in a row for khan, he already tk0 ortiz twice in amateurs

Khan wouldnt bull rush ortiz like he did to paulie, i think khan is quicker and has better boxing skills. ortiz does seem to have better movement but his defence leaves a lot to be desired. there is also an issue with heart, will he be able to tough out a tight fight?

for me no

khan late ko

**John Hue** · 05-19-2010, 11:41 AM

Right now Ortiz is looking a bit fragile mentally. For some reason I see him really getting up for this fight because he knows one good shot on Khan and it is over. Ortiz has much better footwork and movement than Khan although Khan is faster. I see Ortiz moving around and making Khan look a bit static then moving close to land a bomb and eventually getting the result he wants.The other fight I see is Khan jabbing his ass off tying him up by clinching when he gets close and Ortiz getting dispondant and losing on points. This would be a 50 50 fight where the winner would not be obvious.

**Siggy** · 05-19-2010, 11:43 AM

ortiz mid round ko. amateurs dont mean sht.

**Pension-Killer** · 05-19-2010, 11:48 AM

Ortiz didn't look like he wanted to get hit at all.

That's good I guess, but not the style to beat Khan.

He is good at everything I suppose, speed is decent, power is decent, chin is decent, heart maybe below decent, but he doesn't have that A star quality to me yet.

I would put Khan over him.

**Zarco** · 05-19-2010, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by Pullcounter

khan is fighting with a lot of confidence right now. ortiz is very timid in the ring and not taking any chances.

And you reckon it has nothing to do with Khan fighting a guy who had 5 KO's as opposed to Ortiz fighting a guy who had 25 KO's?

**bojangles1987** · 05-19-2010, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by Pullcounter

khan is fighting with a lot of confidence right now. ortiz is very timid in the ring and not taking any chances. plus you have to consider that khan stopped ortiz in the amatuers

That's how I feel about it. Ortiz still looks like he hasn't quite recovered from the Maidana fight, so when a confident Khan is popping him and moving, will he be able to keep himself focused and confident as well?

**Pension-Killer** · 05-19-2010, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by Zarco

And you reckon it has nothing to do with Khan fighting a guy who had 5 KO's as opposed to Ortiz fighting a guy who had 25 KO's?

Nate came from 135 and is what? 38 with a long lay off.

Paulie had the speed and footwork to hit Khan, Nate was very slow and sloppy. His power was also not there, it was like his gloves were 18 ounces.

Ortiz could have got him out of there IMO

**jrosales13** · 05-19-2010, 11:58 AM

I think Khan overall is the better fighter. And, I think Khan has more intangibles. But, stylistically wise. I think this is a very tough match up for Khan. Very tough.

I think Khan would have a way much easier time with Maidana. But, Ortiz and Holt very tough fight for him stylistically wise.

Amir Khan vs. Victor Ortiz