Wilder-Ortiz set for March 3

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Ignoring that Ortiz is an ancient, inactive drug cheat... technically/experience wise he's much better than anyone Wilder has faced.

He looked fine on his latest outing, nothing has changed, same southpaw jab/left hook, straight left hand/looping body shot. It all looks a bit repetitive, however, nobody looks good against spoilers like Allen and Scott, unless you blast them out, and Ortiz has typical Cuban syndrome, just fights to the level of his comp. He's floored/stopped everyone he's been in with.

Wilder can sparko anyone, for sure. But apart from an early punchers chance I don't see a lot more going for him. He needs to use his terrific athleticism to stop the geriatric from setting a comfortable plodding pace, however, that will leave his own mettle to be tested.