Vergil Ortiz on Sparring Canelo, Chasing Crawford and Everyone Who Ducked Fighting Me... BOOTS
Vergil Ortiz opens up on sparring Canelo Alvarez, chasing a Terence Crawford showdown, and calling out everyone who ducked him, delivering raw stories and elite insight from a career on the rise. Dive into can’t-miss moments: sparring Canelo, Crawford vs Canelo and dream fights, Boots Ennis and the P4P debate, fighters who turned him down, and who he wants next and why. connorMessagesAdd canvasFilesCanvasListFolderconnor 11:56 AMfor audioooooStephen A. Smith: Laid Off, Rehired & Now Running The Show, Canelo vs. Crawford & His #1 InterviewStephen A. Smith gets candid about the ups and downs of his career – from being laid off by ESPN to coming back stronger than ever and running the show. He breaks down why he’s picking Crawford over Canelo and shares the story behind the best interview of his life. Packed with raw insight and untold stories, this one shows a side of Stephen A. you’ve never seen.11:56cant sched just yet tho cuz dre hahaLovi 11:59 AMlol tyLovi 1:23 PMWe’re clear to drop audio?connor 1:24 PMyessir! sorry many was tryna burn thru socials for release hahaLovi 1:24 PMYou good!connor 1:24 PMthanks for poppin back inLovi 1:24 PMYeeesirconnor 9:17 AMlovsterrrrr have title/descript for today’s rc ep with vergil ortiz:Vergil Ortiz on Sparring Canelo, Chasing Crawford and Everyone Who Ducked Fighting Me... BOOTS Vergil Ortiz opens up on sparring Canelo Alvarez, chasing a Terence Crawford showdown, and calling out everyone who ducked him, delivering raw stories and elite insight from a career on the rise.Dive into can’t-miss moments: 00:41:53 sparring Canelo, 00:31:44 Crawford vs Canelo and dream fights, 00:35:00 Boots Ennis and the P4P debate, 00:42:51 fighters who turned him down, and 00:46:25 who he wants next and why.(do you want to include timecoded ish? if so theres that second graph above and also have full ep timecodes below — i usually strip off when i send to you but realizing now… are they useful for audio too?)00:00:00 - Intro and DAZN connection with Ak and Barak00:00:52 - Early start in boxing and path to turning pro00:02:32 - Hand injury perspective and approach to the Madrimov fight00:06:09 - Toughest fight so far: Mean Machine00:07:20 - AD BREAK00:08:34 - Comparisons to Bud Crawford and whether the fight was ever close00:09:54 - Opponents who were tougher or easier than expected00:12:09 - Rhabdo, media reactions, and diagnosis history00:15:54 - Comeback mindset, Bohachuk fight, and weight concerns00:17:59 - Hidden talents, love for metal, guitar, and band plans00:23:51 - Rated vs underrated and overall career satisfaction00:24:45 - Meeting Oscar De La Hoya after high school00:25:25 - When he plans to retire from boxing00:26:19 - Money requests, wild stories, and a PS5 scam00:30:12 - Money habits and a rare purchase regret00:31:44 - Dream opponents and thoughts on Crawford vs Canelo00:35:00 - Boots Ennis in P4P, offers, and Stanionis00:41:53 - Sparring with Canelo00:42:51 - Fighters who turned down Vergil00:43:32 - How money factors into making fights00:46:25 - Ideal next three opponents and who’s toughest00:48:06 - Thoughts on Turki’s impact on boxing00:49:10 - Wrap up and glove talkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.