The old dog with new tricks: The punching power of Keith Thurman poses a threat to Vergil Ortiz Jr.

Coach Greg Hacket believes that the battle of Vergil Ortiz Jr. He says that veteran Thurman (31-1, 23 KOS) will not lose, and still has his strength in 36.

Hackett says he does not see this battle as a battle that will prepare Ortiz Jr. (23-0.21 KOS) for a possible battle against Jaron Boots Ennis in early 2026. Shoes and Thurman are completely different from fighting methods, and there is a big difference in age.

Veteran power in Thuman and deception

Greg Hackett said: “If you overcome Keith Thurman, this is a strong victory, but Virgil should be cautious. Thorman is one of the ancient warriors and praise, and he can still punch.” YSM Sports Media About what will be Vergil Ortiz Jr. , Keith Thurman.

It is likely to be a dangerous battle for Vergil JR. Because former WBA and WBC hero Thurman still has a lot of strength as he did during his career. What he lacks is his speed, reactions and transmission. His last battle against Brock Jarvis in 2024 showed that he lost a lot of his game but now power.

“This does not promise you to any other battle because all of these men are different,” said Hackett when asked if Thorman would be Virgil Junior for turmoil against Jarun Innis in early 2026.

Greg is right. “Boots” Ennis and Thurman is not both. The only benefits that Ortiz Jr. From the fighting “once” is the day of payment and survival active. Only he is sitting waiting for the waiting to fight Ennis in 2026.

50-50 Ortiz Thorman predict

“It is 50-50. Vergil got the momentum of Madrimov and Thurman; “It is Keith Thurman,” said Hackett. “You never know what you will get with Thorman. One thing we know is that he will not lose. Therefore, I will say it is a 50-50 battle. “

Hacket gives Thorman a lot of respect. It is not the “50-50” battle between Keith and Ortiz Jr. Thurman has a chance of punch, but that’s all. Otherwise, it will be a single -side competition with Vergil JR. It is a big step in competing for Vergil JR. Among his tips against Israil Madrimov and Serhii Bohachuk.

“The battle of Madimov Virgil gave some confidence that he could go on. This is not Keith Thurman. He will not run like this. He will not move like this. He will move, but he will also shoot.”

It is not that Thorman will not try to move. He had no wheels he had eight years ago, but even at the time, Ortiz JR. From walking. Shakur Porter and Danny Garcia gave Thorman’s problems in their pressure. Ortiz Jr. More than these men and more comfortable.