Vergil Ortiz Jr. believes that Terence Crawford will secure an early knockout victory against WBA junior middleweight champion Israil Madrimov on August 3rd, displaying confidence in Crawford’s skills despite his year-long break from boxing and move up in weight class.
Concerns have been raised about Crawford’s performance at 37 and his boxing record, but Ortiz Jr. and his trainer Robert Garcia stand by Crawford’s abilities and believe in his success in the upcoming fight.
Ortiz Jr. also addresses statements reportedly made by Madrimov regarding their sparring session, asserting his dominance in the ring. Despite facing promotional obstacles ahead of his own match with Serhii Bohachuk, Ortiz Jr. remains focused on sharing sparring stories and considering potential future matches.
Robert Garcia explores potential future opponents for Ortiz Jr., suggesting potential bouts with Crawford and WBC junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora. Ortiz Jr. aims to gain recognition and advance his boxing career through strategic moves and active participation in the sport.