Vergil Ortiz -Jr. arrives in Riyadh, ready for a decisive clash with Israil Madimov

Vergil Ortiz Jr. made his grand arrival today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the defense of the title of his intermediate junior belt of WBC against Israil Madimov (10-1-1, 7th) this Saturday, February 22, at the arena of the Kingdom. Ortiz (22-0, 21 kos) wants to present a “good show” for fans.

This is the chance of Vergil Jr. to show that he is # 1 in the 154-Found Division, defeating former WBA champion Madimov better than Terens Crawford last August. Crawford went through hell, winning a very close 12 -round solution, but caused a lot of damage from the person, which made him look like a loser.

The 26 -year -old Ortiz Jr. will have to show a different aspect of his game than what he showed in his last match against Sergi Bohachuk on August 10 last year because Madimov is much more difficult to strike. He will make Vergil pay, if he goes forward, hiding power photos all night.

Riyadh arrival

“I'm ready to participate in a good show,” said Vergil Ortiz Jr. during today's grand arrival in Riyadh. “This is the first defense of the title against a very good opponent. It's not better than that. I feel good about this weight. I'm ready to stay here for a long time. If the opportunity appears at 160, we will take it, but we will see what the future has.

“I feel honored to be chosen to show my skills in Riyadh. I and Crawford are different fighters, so different approaches mean different chins in the armor. We always find a way, ”Ortiz said.

It will be interesting to see if Vergil Jr. can change his fight style to win a solution. He will not knock out Madimov, because this man is too technically talented and a stronger fighter than the 21 fighters who Ortis -Jr. stopped during his career. Golden Boy has retained Vergil Jr. well protected during his career, mostly comparing it against the opposition in the middle of the road.

“This is a difficult challenge for Vergil Ortiz,” Ade Oladipo told Dazn boxing For WBC Middle Category Middle Category Vergil Ortiz Jr., facing former WBA champion Israil Madimov on Saturday night in Riyadh.

“It is a difficult challenge and Bohachuk was a difficult challenge. The thing in Vergil Ortiz is that he learned from this battle. He has dropped twice, “said Sergio Mora for Vergil Jr.'s last match against the former 154-pound of WBC Serhii Bohachuk on August 10 last year in Las Vegas. Bohachuk knocked Ortiz Jr. twice, he won it and it seems like he won the match, but the referees in Nevada gave him to Vergil Jr. He chose not to give Bohachuk a rematch.

“He said it was a slip, but we know it was dropped. We want to see people who are used to doing punishment to get something in return to see how they react to see how they will face this. “

Bohachuk slaughtered Vergil Ortiz, Jr. twice in their match in Las Vegas last August, and he protested against the two knockdowns, saying they were slips. The referee did not buy it, and the repetitions showed that they were from strokes. It was a nightmarish performance for Ortiz JR and he was fortunate enough to get the solution.

“He will be faced with Madimov and this will not be because of power and size. This will be because of the work of the legs and corners. This is Madimov. Ortiz will have to find a new chapter in himself, and that's what makes this battle so intriguing, “Mora said.

“Ortiz says he wants all the difficult challenges. He wants Terens Crawford. Then he said he wanted boots, Ennis and Fundora. Madimov is now on the plate. This is someone who talks about the conversation and goes the walk, “Ae Ade Oladipo said.