Sergey Bogachuk: "Israel Madrimov is stronger and smarter than Virgil Ortiz"

Former interim WBC welterweight champion Sergey Bogachuk has spoken about who has the best chance in tonight's fight.

"I think Madrimov will win this fight. He is much stronger than Ortiz. He has a successful amateur career. He is also doing well professionally. Israel is stronger and smarter. As a boxer who fought Virgil, I can say that Ortiz has a weak jaw. I knocked him down twice for good reason. I think Madrimov has studied this fight and paid attention to the shortcomings that I mentioned. If Israel relies on left hooks and right jabs like I do, he will definitely win the fight.

I think Madrimov will knock Ortiz down once or twice during the fight and eventually defeat his opponent by decision of the judges. Knockout It could be. I can't deny that either. These are my subjective opinions. I didn't feel Virgil's punches in that fight. The punches he landed on my body or my head were weak. Madrimov's punches, on the contrary, were very strong. If he can land a clear and powerful punch from a good position, there is a possibility that the fight will end prematurely.

Ortiz is a good boxer, he proved it in the fight against me. He showed that he can recover from knockdowns and continue the fight. He has character. These are Virgil's positive aspects. But Madrimov still looks stronger overall. "With experience, he will win the fight," Bogachuk was quoted as saying by Boxing Scene.

It should be recalled that the Ukrainian boxer lost to Virgil Ortiz in a 12-round fight in August last year by a unanimous decision (113–113, 112–114, 112–114). The Madrimov-Bogachuk fight, scheduled for December, was canceled due to our compatriot's injury. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”