The old dog with new tricks: Keith Thurman’s power is a threat to Vergil Ortiz Jr.

Coach Greg Hackett believes that the potential Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Keith Thurman Fight in October is a “50-50”. He says veteran Thurman (31-1, 23 kos) will not lose, and he still has his fist power at the age of 36.

Hackett says he does not see this struggle as one who will prepare Ortiz Jr. (23-0.21 kos) for a possible fight against Jaron ‘boots’ ennis for the beginning of 2026. The boots and Thurman have completely different struggles of struggle, and there is a great age difference.

The veteran power and the craft of Thurman

“If you go to Keith Thurman, it is a solid victory but Vergil must be careful. Thurman is a veteran and cunning, and can still punch,” Greg Hackett a Ysm Sports Media About what Vergil Ortiz Jr. He would be against, fighting Keith Thurman.

It is potentially a dangerous struggle for Vergil Jr. Because the former WBC and WBC Welterweight Thurman champion still has as much power as he did during the first moment of his career. What lacks is its speed, reflexes and its mobility. His last fight against Brock Jarvis in 2024 showed that he had lost a lot of his game, but now power.

“He does not prepare you for any other fight because all these guys are different,” Hackett said when asked if Thurman will prepare Vergil Jr. For a clash against Jaron Ennis in early 2026. “Boots and Thurman, do not fight equally.”

Greg is right. Ennis and Thurman are nothing. The only advantages that Ortiz Jr. He gets to fight against “once” are payments and remain active. It is achieved that you sit around waiting until the Ennis fights in 2026.

Prediction of 50-50 Ortiz-Thurman

“It’s 50-50. Vergil has the impetus to have Madrimov and Thurman beaten; It’s Keith Thurman, “Hackett said.” You never know what you will get with Thurman. One thing we know is that he will not lose. Therefore, I will say it is a 50-50 struggle. “”

Hackett is giving too much respect for Thurman. This is not a “50-50” struggle between Keith and Ortiz Jr. Thurman has the opportunity for a punch, but that’s it. Otherwise, it will be a unilateral contest with Vergil Jr. which was easily overcome thurman. It is a great step in competition by Vergil Jr. Since its attacks on Israil Madrimov and Serhii Bohachuk.

“Madrimov’s struggle gave Vergil some confidence that he could walk down. This is not Keith Thurman. He’s not running like this. He won’t move like that. He will move, but he will also shoot,” Hackett said.

Not that Thurman will not try to move. He simply does not have the wheels he had eight years ago, but even then he would not have prevented Ortiz Jr. passed it down. Shakur Porter and Danny Garcia gave Thurman problems with their pressure. Ortiz Jr. It is greater than these boys and more relentless.