By: Sean Crose
Hot 20-0 middleweight Virgil Ortiz Jr. stepped into the ring on Saturday night to take on 26-6-1 veteran Thomas Dulorme knowing that a big fight against the popular Tim Tszyu was at stake . If he defeats Dulorme, Ortiz will face Tszyu on the Terence Crawford-Israil Madrimov pay-per-view card on August 3. However, if he happens to lose to Dulorme on Saturday at Fresno’s Save Mart Arena, Ortiz will Not only will he miss his chance to face Tszyu, but his fearsome reputation will also be tarnished. The fight is scheduled for ten rounds.
It didn’t even last a round.
Indeed, a single shot into poor Dulorme’s liver would have ended the war. Down at Durlorme less than a second after impact. Rolling in a fetal position on the carpet, the man simply lost count. There’s no doubt it was a quick night’s work for Ortiz. The fight with Tszyu will definitely be interesting. Every fighter is as annoying in the ring as his skills are. “It was a very calculated shot,” Ortiz said after the knockout. “I have more than just strength.” Ortiz was then asked about Tszyu. “I know you’re watching this match right now,” he said directly to Tszyu. “I’m ready for you, man.”
