Las Vegas based strength and conditioning coach Larry Wade helped top heavyweight contender Luis Oritz prepare for his showdown against WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder in November.
Ortiz was in the best shape of his career and got off to a great start before getting caught,dropped and stopped in the 7th round of their clash that took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Wilder is well known for the power that he possesses in his right hand and he has stopped every fighter he has ever faced expect for one, Tyson Fury. Wilder and Fury renew acquaintances on Saturday night when the square off in a ESPN/FOX joint pay-per-view event.
Fury was dropped twice by Wilder in their first fight but was able to rise to his feet in both occasions and was able to recover quickly to finish both rounds strong.
Coach Wade believes that Fury has a strong chin but doesn't feel that he can count on his chin being able to hold up Wilder's power again.
"Oh yeah he definitely has a strong chin but like a car accident once you have that car accident the first time the frame ain't nearly as tough. He has already run into that hand once so to be able to come back a second time or third time I am not so sure," Wade explained.
As for who he believes will win the rematch, Wade believes that Wilder will emerge victorious.
"I am going to lean towards Wilder because I have been watching him for years. I know that at any point - he may not always box you the best - but you can guarantee he is an animal as far as his physique is concerned and his power. He has freakish power so all he has to be able to do is land that thing one time and especially in a heavyweight fight that sometimes is all it takes," Wade told BoxingScene.com.
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