He’s actually a pretty skilled tough dude. Most are writing him off in this matchup though, including me. VERGIL BY KO
Stanionis has to fight smarter in this fight. He can't stand in front of Ortiz and trade with him like he did with Butaev. He will get stopped if he take half the amount of shots he took from Butaev. He need to employ his stiff jab and use smart counters. If the just trades with Ortiz, Ortiz's shots are going have a more devastating effect. I believe Stanionis have more skills than Ortiz, but his power just good, not great like some guys in the division. I favor Ortiz 60-40, but I wouldn't be surprised if Stanionis surprise us with a decision or TKO win.
Great news if this fight comes off. One of the best welterweight matchups in the last couple of years
I won't break a sweat if I'm wrong but I am going with Stanionis on this one. He is hard to hurt and he always has hard returns. I think that might break Otiz down.
I think Stan is tougher and more durable than Egis, a lot busier, but he doesn't hit quite as hard as him albeit he is a pretty big puncher himself too from what I've seen. I edge towards Ortiz but Stan can really fight and this is a very tough test for both of them and a great match up. I just can't see it not being a barn burner either. This content is protected