Madrimov or Ortiz? One of the Division Leaders Predicts the Winner

Middleweight boxer from Ukraine, Serhii Bohachuk, shared who he considers the favorite in the fight between Virgil Ortiz and Israil Madrimov.

"My opinion is that Madrimov will win this matchup, and we will eventually fight in the ring. I’ve already had a fight with him cancelled, and I’ve also had a fight with Fundora fall through.

It’s a very unusual situation, but I believe we will meet in the ring with one of them."

What about Ortiz? In his recent interview, he said that he had done more than enough to beat you. What do you have to say to the boxer who was knocked down twice before?

"He wasn’t the champion in our fight. The only thing in his favor was that his promotional company was responsible for organizing the fight. His promoters did more than enough for his ‘victory’—that’s true. Everyone saw that fight. What did he do? He was knocked down twice. Maybe I should have knocked him down four times," said Bohachuk.

Bohachuk is set to fight the winner of this matchup, which will take place on February 22 in Riyadh. The WBC time zone belt will be on the line.