Will Wilder Win You Over if He Wins BIG Saturday Night?

[Tony Trick-Pony]

It’s not a clear “skill versus power” match-up. Ortiz has power himself. He could very well land a blow that ends the fight.

Very true. King Kong could end it. Makes it even more interesting.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

If he doesn't dominate every round or get him out there early I'll have even more questions about the dude. I think he's a C level dude. He should get a washed up old and inactive fighter like Ortiz out of there easily if he's even remotely good.

I think you’re massively underestimating Ortiz here man. He’s still highly skilled, and very dangerous. You make a fair point about the PED’s cause he did look a lot better around 2015, but even without them he’s still a talented fighter, certainly one of the Top 5 HW’s in the world IMO.

[boliodogs]

I expect Wilder to win and I doubt I will become a fan of his if he does. He is fun to watch and entertaining and he can really punch hard. He is such a huge bragger and so disrespectful to his competition and even past heavyweight champions that it's hard for me to ever be a big Wilder fan unless he knocks that off. I understand a champion needs to be confident but I think he takes it too far. If he continues to fight top contenders like Ortiz instead of some of the cherry picks he has defended his title against that would be a good thing.

[ddeg10]

There will be question marks on both guys until they get in the ring with Joshua.

[FinitoxDinamita]

Not really cuz i dont think much of Ortiz.

[boliodogs]

It sounds like he is becoming more humble and trying to improve his boxing and his speech. No doubt he is exciting and always gets the KO. Maybe I will become a Wilder fan after all. He always comes into the ring in top shape in this time of blubbery heavyweights.

[HandsofIron]

No, Wilder is wild'n'sloppy and Ortiz is 137 years old. Other than Joshua-Wilder, Heavyweight isn't all that interesting.

[Deus]

Depends on how Ortiz looks to be honest. There are question marks about both guys after all.

If Wilder wins and there's a strong showing from both guys then yes... if Wilder totally outclasses then there's always going to be lingering doubts of 'was Ortiz just old?' 'was Ortiz shot without PEDs?'. Tis why i'm hoping for an entertainment filled fight.

[R_Walken]

Most of the haters won’t care if he beats Ortiz because they’re already saying he’s old and making other excuses and will find other reason not to give him his due

[KingHippo]

Ortiz looked great on his last fight. Wilder is flawed, he's abrasive, but I be damned if he's not the most dangerous heavyweight right now.