Beating Erickson Lubin won’t be easy, but in the eyes of many, Vergil Ortiz Jr. has more than enough to get the job done.

The two will stand in the middle of the ring and bang it out at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 8. On paper, their showdown figures to be a fun one, but considering that Lubin has been in his fair share of wars, there’s an overwhelming belief that he's in too deep against Ortiz, who will have home field advantage.

Derek “Bozy” Ennis, Jaron's father and trainer, doesn’t understand what everyone is talking about. Lubin shouldn't be doubted, especially if his head is screwed on right.

“People are counting Erickson Lubin out, I don’t count him out,” Ennis said to YSM Sports Media. “I think it’s a great fight. If Erickson Lubin does what he’s supposed to do, I think he can edge the fight.”

Lubin, 29, has been on the big stage before. And while he hasn’t won all of his big fights, he does have a few notable victories under his belt. After Sebastian Fundora stopped him in 2022, Lubin (27-2, 19 KOs) picked himself up and got back to work, winning his next three fights in the process.

Ortiz will represent Lubin’s third straight undefeated opponent. He’s hoping that the WBC interim 154-pound champ will fall in line, much like Ardreal Holmes Jr. did.

Lubin took it to his amateur rival on May 10 at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida, stopping him in the 11th round. Ortiz, though, is a whole different animal.

In his last two appearances, he took down highly-ranked 154-pounders Serhii Bohachuk and Israil Madrimov.

Ennis has paid close attention to Ortiz (23-0, 21 KOs) over the years. He’s rough, tough, strong, and relentless. Those attributes could spell trouble for Lubin, so Ennis urges him to use his skills and not rely on his physical toughness.

“If I’m Lubin, I wouldn’t get into that type of war with him," Ennis continued. "Be smart. I would box. Lubin is a good boxer. Give him angles, don’t stay in front.”