International Friendlies

Madrimov gave a good account of himself in defeat to Terence Crawford but Ortiz is a different kind of challenge. Ortiz is 22-0 with 21 stoppages and is a relentless pressure fighter, and his aggressive approach should see him edge this.

Sheeraz has stopped his last 15 opponents and can make it 16 in a row in his first world title fight against Adames. The champion is undoubtedly Sheeraz’s biggest test to date but the Briton’s power and size give him a massive advantage.

Beterbiev holds all the titles and the pressure is on Bivol to win them back but I’m not convinced he can alter his gameplan enough to emerge victorious. Beterbiev applied more pressure and connected with the more eye-catching shots last time out. Neither fighter ever looked in any real danger of being stopped in that first clash so the judges could be required and Beterbiev can win on points once again.

Beterbiev holds all the titles and the pressure is on Bivol to win them back but I’m not convinced he can alter his gameplan enough to emerge victorious. Beterbiev applied more pressure and connected with the more eye-catching shots last time out. Neither fighter ever looked in any real danger of being stopped in that first clash so the judges could be required and Beterbiev can win on points once again.