Was Ortiz an A-level fighter or a B-level fighter

[Sheldon312]

AJ doesn’t have great fundamentals, he’s basic and compact at least, but his footwork, defence, head movement, punch variation etc are all below average. However, because he’s such a good athlete with explosive hands, he’s able to get away with it. Wilder is a very similar story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwAdOxVWgo0

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwAdOxVWgo0

That guy was going on about “trap and peel” an MMA/Muay Thai striking technique. He DKSAB😂😂

[Motofan]

There isn't an A level fighter at heavyweight at all right now. Let alone Ortiz.

[Sheldon312]

That guy was going on about “trap and peel” an MMA/Muay Thai striking technique. He DKSAB😂😂

Still, Joshua is a pretty good fighter with a lot of talent.

[Holler]

I wouldn't class a boxer as A level unless he fights and beats the best opposition available. By that measure Ortiz can't be considered a level. His resume was poor. I agree with motofan:

There isn't an A level fighter at heavyweight at all right now. Let alone Ortiz.

If Joshua beats Parker and having beaten Wlad he has a decent claim to a level status. Likewise if wilder beats the winner.

[uppercut510]

B Level but that's an accomplishment in the sport of boxing,

[CubanGuyNYC]

Going into the Wilder fight, I believed Ortiz was a “B” level fighter. I’d say he essentially proved that. He was just never the best; but with the current state of the division, he had a chance. Wilder’s power and heart won him the fight. On a different night, it could’ve been Luis who was victorious. He remains dangerous to anyone...until Father Time claims him, that is.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Still, Joshua is a pretty good fighter with a lot of talent.

Yeah he’s a good fighter- dynamic, explosive etc. he’s just not technically good.

[Sheldon312]

Yeah he’s a good fighter- dynamic, explosive etc. he’s just not technically good.

Was prime Foreman technically good? It is universally recognized that Foreman was A-level.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Was prime Foreman technically good? It is universally recognized that Foreman was A-level.

He was much technically better than AJ. C’mon man.
I’m not saying you have to be technically good to be an A-Level fighter for example, Henry Armstrong wasn’t technically great but his resume and accolades proved he was at the highest level.
AJ simply isn’t at that level in terms of ability, resume and accolades yet.