Ortiz vs Lubin Preview | Boots Reality Check & Heavyweight Madness
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Two things can be true at once: Jaron “Boots” Ennis looked sharp at 154 — and it’s still way too early to crown him the heir to Terence Crawford. We open with a reality check on tune-ups, why they exist, and what actually proves greatness when you jump weight. Then we map the route Boots needs—Madrimov, Tszyu, maybe Thurman—so talent meets resistance that talks back. The hype’s fine. Skipping steps isn’t.
Next, we dive into the fight that can light up the fall: Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs Erickson Lubin. We break down Ortiz’s pressure and body work against Lubin’s patience and clean shots, asking the only question that matters: Can Lubin keep Vergil honest without the kind of thud that stops a freight train? With Ortiz’s hand health, Crawford’s move toward 160, and a potential Boots showdown looming, this one carries real weight.
Then it’s heavyweight chaos: Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley—a live-betting puzzle pitting Parker’s composure against Wardley’s raw power. We talk odds, variance, and why discipline is the only cheat code up top. From there, it’s the sanctioning-body traffic jam featuring Usyk, Pulev, and Itauma, each caught in mandatory madness.
Promotion gets its moment too: Jake Paul’s MVP keeps finding crossover gold while Danny Garcia’s Brooklyn KO reminds us what real matchmaking means. It’s that rare week where business meets boxing—and one clean hook can still steal the show.
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