Prediction: Dan Ige via Decision
Pitbull still has the power. Still has the reflexes. Still has that technical counter game that used to scare guys into freezing. The timing is there, the tools are there—but the willingness to use them? That’s what’s been fading. He was always a patient counter striker, but now it feels like he’s waiting for the perfect moment that just never comes. He’ll stare, read, read, read—then before he knows it, he’s two rounds deep and behind on the cards.
And that’s where Ige becomes a real problem. He’s not the flashiest or most complex guy, but he’s tough, consistent, and not afraid to force a fight. He’ll press forward, throw combos, and test your cardio, your timing, and your willingness to meet fire with fire. If Pitbull doesn’t pull the trigger, Ige’s gonna outwork him. It’s that simple.
What sucks is that Pitbull should win this. On paper, he has the skills to beat Ige everywhere. He’s got better kicks, tighter hands, more fight IQ, and way more experience in high-level spots. But all that means nothing if he’s stuck waiting for a perfect opening that might not even show up. You can’t out-skill someone when you’re not even throwing.
This is one of those fights where the older legend has everything but that one last piece—the want to go. And Ige? He’ll take full advantage. He’s not scared of the moment, and if Pitbull stands around trying to line up a one-hitter-quitter, Ige’s going to take the center, push the pace, and end up walking away with it.