Ortiz: Bader can ‘go f— himself’ if he thinks he’ll win
“I want to get to the top, and it starts with this fight right here. I can’t wait until July…
“I want to get to the top, and it starts with this fight right here. I can’t wait until July 2 when I can go out there and beat a legend.”
Ortiz, who made five consecutive defences of the light-heavyweight title between 2000 and 2003, insists Bader is living a pipe dream.
“He can go f*** himself if he thinks that’s the way it’s going to be,” Ortiz snapped. “If Bader thinks he’s in for as easy fight, he’s in for a long trip.
“I want that belt again, but I’ve got to do it one match at a time. Physically I feel like I’ve never felt before. I’m fighting for my legacy, I’m fighting for my life, fighting for my family, for my fans.”
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