So when is Ortiz vs Ustinov actually gonna happen?

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  1. TSoprano

    TSoprano Boxing Addict Full Member

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    They reached an agreement one month ago. Since then: Nothing, no news at all.

    So anyone knows when or if this fight will happen? :?:?
     
  2. Leoh

    Leoh Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    They have reached a deal and were waiting for an HBO date to start camp. At this point I don't imagine the fight will happen before late August.
     
  3. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    a couple of nano grams of sherbet dib dab might yet scupper it .
     
  4. twopiece

    twopiece Pugilistic Ambassador Full Member

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    Let's hope it happens soon because it's an interesting fight.
     
  5. latineg

    latineg user of dude wipes Full Member

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    yeah Ortiz could be a interesting dark horse in the Heavys :think
     
  6. plank46

    plank46 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    they don't seem in any hurry to make this one.
     
  7. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I was a big Kong backer 5 years ago.

    Subsequently, he has turned 37, been busted for PEDS, and gained 8 pounds. After 350 amatuer fights, I think he is winding down.

    Ustinov is older, fatter, arguably as shopworn from his kickboxing career, and less talented, but he is used to being a plodder who toughs his way to victory. The guys that Oritz beat: shot Cooper, Barret, Thompson and not very talented Jennings, are guys that were just there to be powered out. I think Ortiz will be challenged for the first time, and, facing his own declining ability, fold.
     
  8. cippi

    cippi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    nowone wants to fight the ped user ortiz.
     
  9. mirkofilipovic

    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

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    Ustinov was a talented kickboxer back in his days :deal
     
  10. Odo

    Odo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I will bet my money on the Cuban but Ustinov can certainly make the water hot for Ortiz.
    I tend to think that Ortiz is a bit overrated by some posters here.He is a decent heavy but no top 5 fighter.H e would probably have made a bigger impact a couple of years ago if he had had the chance to turn pro far earlier in his career.
    Ustinov isnt the youngest green hopper out there either.
    Top geezer heavy weight fight:good