The early stoppage he secured has been a frequent topic in Davis’s recent discussions. Lemos, a physically smaller rival who descended from the light welterweight division to confront Davis at 135 pounds, suffered a swift defeat. Davis has cited this triumph frequently when questioned about Ortiz, implying an identical result.
Nevertheless, the circumstances diverge considerably. Lemos entered their contest having undergone significant weight reduction and conceding physical stature, whereas Ortiz has dedicated years to battling opponents of his natural size in the lightweight and junior welterweight categories. Ortiz maintains an undefeated record by knockout as a professional and has consistently completed full fights against top-tier adversaries, experiencing narrow defeats to Vasiliy Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez that numerous pundits believed he might have won.
Davis remains steadfast in his forecast.
“This is an exciting pairing. Spectators are genuinely invested,” Davis commented during a conversation with Fight Hub TV. “Their reaction is, ‘I genuinely appreciate this.’ That sort of reaction fuels my excitement even more. I’m simply counting down the days until I incapacitate him on January 31st.”
This confrontation will signify Davis’s inaugural appearance at the 140-pound weight class. His entry follows a period in the lightweight division marked by victories against experienced fighters like Jose Pedraza and Denys Berinchyk, in addition to the Lemos knockout that persistently influences perceptions of his punching ability. Detractors have highlighted that multiple of these stoppage victories were achieved against opponents who were either more advanced in age or possessed a smaller physique.
Ortiz presents a distinct set of characteristics. He is of a younger age, has demonstrated exceptional resilience, and exhibits proficiency in maintaining distance throughout prolonged engagements. Furthermore, he has maintained his composure when rivals have attempted to instigate close-quarters combat.
Davis’s self-assuredness hasn’t been universally embraced without question. In a prior match, he appeared noticeably troubled by Nahir Albright, an athlete not recognized for formidable punching power. This specific incident remains a lingering concern for individuals who contend that Ortiz’s physical dimensions and precise timing might pose significant difficulties should Davis adopt an excessively offensive strategy.
Davis brushes aside such apprehensions and reiterates his assertions.
“The previous occasion I declared I would incapacitate an opponent, skeptics claimed it was impossible,” Davis stated. “Yet, I accomplished it within the second round.”
The effectiveness of this strategy against a competitor who has never been halted will ultimately be determined within the confines of the boxing ring.
