Comments Thread For: Luis Ortiz vs. Alexander Ustinov WBA Eliminator in Play

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Cuban heavyweight Luis Ortiz, fifth ranked in the latest rankings of the World Boxing Association (WBA) wants to make history by becoming the first heavyweight champion of his country. Last Saturday in Nicaragua, he crushed local fighter Walter Palacios in two round set up his path to an elimination against Russian fighter Alexander Ustinov. The winner would eventually place himself in line for a shot at champion Alexander Povetkin, who holds the WBA's "regular" title.

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[Hougigo]

Why bother having an eliminator... We both know know they won't fight for the belt unless its vacant

[The Hammer]

Good news.

This is a good, competitive HW fight and a difficult one to predict. Ustinov punches hard (when he lands) and is very strong and durable. Ortiz is a decent puncher too, and is faster with better boxing skills.

[porknchili]

I can see Ortiz completely outclassing Ustinov the whole fight. Ustinov has nonexistent defense and will be countered to death by Ortiz who might be able to score a late tko if he focuses enough.

[Hougigo]

Why? I can see them very easily getting title shot.

mannn, will povetkin even take a fight with his mando? I think after Rahman, they're looking for names

[dammage7]

doesnt povetkin have to fight wladimir 18 months after beating chagaev.
after beating rahman, he prob defend voluntary vs adamek/chambers winner or rematch huck

[Tobi.G]

Ortiz is a bit ****y but he surely beats Ustinov and then he would be a good challenger for Povetkin.

[joe strong]

this should be a decent fight although i find ustinov similar to valuev in a sense that he doesn't seem to fight any top HWs. he has been beating C & C+ level opponents. ortiz has been fighting even weaker opposition. ustinov beat monte barrett with a 12 rd decision. he is just big but very slow. both have lots to prove yet.