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i know you would! i think Crawford should take him up on his challenge! He's not going to find anyone better!
November 29, 2020:
De La Hoya Interested in Making Vergil Ortiz vs. Terence Crawford Title Fight
“The only guy that I would think twice about would be (world titlist) Terence Crawford, but still it’s a fight that I would love to make now. I would put him in with Crawford next. We would most definitely do Crawford versus Vergil.”
De La Hoya said it would be no issue on their end to do the fight with Crawford promoter Top Rank.
“I think working with (Top Rank chairman) Bob (Arum) has always been a pleasure so I am sure it would be no problem,” said De La Hoya, who was promoted by Arum for most of his career and despite massive issues with each other as rival promoters in years past they work well together now...
The 33-year-old Crawford (37-0, 28 KOs), who has won titles in three weight classes, holds the WBO welterweight title and made four defenses. Ortiz is No. 2 in the sanctioning body’s rankings, meaning a mandatory position is not far off.
“So, maybe I get a mandatory on that or something,” Ortiz said. “I’m not gonna turn that down. I’m not a fighter that will turn down a belt opportunity for money. Winning a belt is going to give me opportunities so I want to fight for the belt. Hopefully, I can force a mandatory or something like that.”
Ortiz said he was honored by De La Hoya’s comments about his willingness to match him with a fighter of the caliber of Crawford, who is universally viewed as one of boxing’s best pound-for-pound fighters.
“That makes me feel great. I’m grateful that I have the confidence of my promoter behind me and I feel like I can do it too. I agree,” Ortiz said. “We can make the fight next. I’ll happily take it. Definitely.”
What are we waiting for? No need for a mandatory! Porter is #1, Ortiz Jr. is # 2, so if Porter doesn't want it, here's someone who will! Make it happen!
November 29, 2020:
De La Hoya Interested in Making Vergil Ortiz vs. Terence Crawford Title Fight
“The only guy that I would think twice about would be (world titlist) Terence Crawford, but still it’s a fight that I would love to make now. I would put him in with Crawford next. We would most definitely do Crawford versus Vergil.”
De La Hoya said it would be no issue on their end to do the fight with Crawford promoter Top Rank.
“I think working with (Top Rank chairman) Bob (Arum) has always been a pleasure so I am sure it would be no problem,” said De La Hoya, who was promoted by Arum for most of his career and despite massive issues with each other as rival promoters in years past they work well together now...
The 33-year-old Crawford (37-0, 28 KOs), who has won titles in three weight classes, holds the WBO welterweight title and made four defenses. Ortiz is No. 2 in the sanctioning body’s rankings, meaning a mandatory position is not far off.
“So, maybe I get a mandatory on that or something,” Ortiz said. “I’m not gonna turn that down. I’m not a fighter that will turn down a belt opportunity for money. Winning a belt is going to give me opportunities so I want to fight for the belt. Hopefully, I can force a mandatory or something like that.”
Ortiz said he was honored by De La Hoya’s comments about his willingness to match him with a fighter of the caliber of Crawford, who is universally viewed as one of boxing’s best pound-for-pound fighters.
“That makes me feel great. I’m grateful that I have the confidence of my promoter behind me and I feel like I can do it too. I agree,” Ortiz said. “We can make the fight next. I’ll happily take it. Definitely.”
What are we waiting for? No need for a mandatory! Porter is #1, Ortiz Jr. is # 2, so if Porter doesn't want it, here's someone who will! Make it happen!
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