Never really expected him to fight any other way, everyone knows when Wilder goes in for the kill he's sloppy and open to be countered, so using his height, reach and movement were always his best route to victory.
Question is can he do it? It's one thing to out point a 6'2" out of shape Stiverne while having a 6" reach advantage, it's very different to do the same with a 6'4" Ortiz who has a bigger reach than Wilder.
I think it will come down to if he can establish his jab. Ortiz uses his right hand to block an orthodox boxers jab, if he can take away Wilder's jab then Wilder will struggle like in the Washington fight and might have to take more risks to win rounds and in that scenario Ortiz's chances improve to land that big counter.
Question is can he do it? It's one thing to out point a 6'2" out of shape Stiverne while having a 6" reach advantage, it's very different to do the same with a 6'4" Ortiz who has a bigger reach than Wilder.
I think it will come down to if he can establish his jab. Ortiz uses his right hand to block an orthodox boxers jab, if he can take away Wilder's jab then Wilder will struggle like in the Washington fight and might have to take more risks to win rounds and in that scenario Ortiz's chances improve to land that big counter.
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