![]() It really is an interesting matchup but just not a PPV matchup. ![]() Helenius.Īlthough the panel results favor Andy Ruiz, I am going with the old man Luis Ortiz getting the job done. in the second half of the bout, teeing up a showdown with the winner of Wilder vs. can avoid incoming fire., I predict he will stop Ortiz Jr. After getting a closeup look at The Destroyer last week, he's in great condition. needs to use his speed and stamina to move in, strike, and get out of range. But he's slowed down and can be knocked down. claims to be on his Cuban birth certificate, the veteran always gives himself a chance with the power to end a fight at any time. against the primate strong punching of Luis Ortiz Jr. It's always fun to watch the big men bang! The matchup test the fast hands of Andy Ruiz Jr. Gayle Falkenthal (NYFights): Ruiz by stoppage I expect the age of Ruiz and hands to win by late stoppage as I write down Wilder-Ruiz on my 2023 Fights to Watch. ![]() Raise your hand if you're fired up for Deontay Wilder-Luis Ortiz 3? Put that sharp object down. Premier Boxing Champions August 29, 2022 □ prediction for #RuizOrtiz comes down to brotherly love. It's just a matter of what's left in either one, as both looked iffy last time out. The best part, aside from Ruiz's body mural along his backside and confirming the actual age of Ortiz, is that we get to see two of the best heavys in the PBC stable. Got a fun heavyweight matchup this Labor Day weekend between Andy Ruiz Jr. But he is clearly old, and I imagine Ruiz's fast hands and good combinations will prove too much. He is one of the most skilled and experienced heavyweights fighting today. I can also see it being the opposite way with Ruiz stopping Ortiz too, but my gut is saying Ortiz. Then I can see a firefight kick in, and to be honest, just based on their past performances, I believe both men will hit the floor at least once, Ruiz will be up, but he'll get caught with a left hand from Ortiz who'll secure a stoppage late in a fight he's badly behind on. I expect ring rust and Ortiz's age to be a factor in the first four rounds as both fighters feel each other out, get accustomed to a groove, and take their time, even more than usual, because this is genuinely a must-win fight for both if either man wants to stay in contention. But maybe not…I think Ruiz finds that chin and drops n stops Ortiz in the first two rounds. Maybe that was then, and this now will be different. I thought Ortiz looked chinny AF last time out. Michael Woods (Founder, NYFights): Ruiz by KO For this fight, I reached out to the NYF crew and those that are closely affiliated to give their take on who they see coming out victorious on FOX PPV this Sunday. is the favorite at -350, while Luis Ortiz is the underdog at +275. There are a ton of questions to be asked from both men, and Sunday should answer them all.Īccording to BetMGM, Andy Ruiz Jr. Both men have solid fan bases and aren't afraid to mingle with their supporters at live events. This wasn't on many fans' radars as a “must-see” fight, but it is slowly making its way to becoming just that. For those unfamiliar with their nicknames, it's “The Destroyer” vs. (34-2) faces the grand old man of the heavyweight division, Luis Ortiz (33-2), in a WBC title eliminator. It's heavyweight boxing week baby! Former unified champion Andy Ruiz Jr.
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