Luis Ortiz Back on Track After Greg Cohen Withdraws Lawsuit

By Elisinio Castillo

WBA interim-heavyweight champion Luis Ortiz (25-0, 22 KOs) of Cuba is back on track after a lawsuit being brought against him was withdrawn.

Two weeks ago, BoxingScene.com reported that promoter Greg Cohen recently filed a lawsuit in Manhattan against Ortiz and Dade Promotions, claiming the involved parties are in breach of contract and owe him money.

Cohen alleged that Ortiz and Dade signed a promotional agreement with Golden Boy, but failed to honor a previously inked agreement with him.

The WBA ordered Ortiz, who is their interim-heavyweight champion, to face Alexander Ustinov. The winner of that bout will become the mandatory challenger to the Wladimir Klitschko-Tyson Fury rematch, which takes place on July 9th in Manchester, England.

The Ortiz vs. Ustinov fight was slated to go forward in June, but it may go to a purse bid if both sides are unable to reach an agreement.

Cohen has now withdrawn his lawsuit, although it's unknown as to the reasons behind the promoter's most recent maneuver. 

"We are pleased with this decision, because we were not wrong," said Jay Jimenez, manager of Ortiz, to George Ebro. "This allows us to look forward and concentrate on the great plans that we have for Luis."

"We are working on something great, something really good for Luis, but I can not reveal it right now. We will not stop in our quest for a world title for him and for Cuba."