Luis Ortiz vs Christian Hammer March 2nd

why?????????????????? Looks like the plan is to feature all of the Cubans are featuring on a show from Barclays Center (why not at an arena in Miami/South Florida is beyond me). Lara, Ortiz, likely Rigondeaux, Rances Barthelemy, and Barthelemy's brother, with New York fighters added to the show to try and hustle up some tickets.

Not a big fan of this fight, but..in reality, who is there for him to fight right now? Options are thin. Call up Parker.

Do you know what the offer was or are you just guessing to support your argument? I was guessing because I never heard of any offer. According to Hearn, he didn't even talk to Ortiz's team.

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1031372/Eddie-Hearn-Dillian-Whyte-Dereck-Chisora-December-22-fight-date-news As of Oct 14 "We're pretty much there now. Dillian Whyte is boxing December 22,” the promoter confirmed. "I think Chisora is the guy. We've not had a conversation .” Ortiz - who lost to WBC champion Deontay Wilder in March - has been rumoured as a potential opponent for Whyte, with Wilder claiming that he would take on Whyte if he came through the Cuban. Hearn has disputed Ortiz’s claim that he’s currently in Whyte’s firing line, however. "Ortiz is boxing on the Wilder vs Fury card. Then he put a story out saying: 'I'll fight you on December 22,’” Hearn added. "So it hasn't really been discussed or looked at, and if we can't get Chisora, we'll be on to them and also Brezeale. "But Chisora, I'm hearing he wants to take the fight now, and if we can get it wrapped up by Monday or Tuesday, we're all good to go." They never intended on fighting Ortiz.

They made a lowball offer with the intention of them not taking it? Do you know what the offer was or are you just guessing to support your argument?

Good that he's staying busy. Not much of a fight though.

Im assuming itll end up on Wilder/Fury 2 I'd be good with that!

Whyte made an offer, Ortiz's trainer confirmed it. They made a lowball offer with the intention of them not taking it?

Whyte made an offer Ortiz turned it down. Whyte has fought top 10 comp to earn a shot. Ortiz needs to do the same. Whyte is a draw in the UK, Ortiz brings nothing to the table. Top contenders have more incentive to fighting Whyte than Ortiz. Same old story. If Hearn really wanted to make the fight happen, I am sure both parties could have reached an agreement.

Whyte made an offer and Ortiz turned it down. Get your facts straight. That's crap. Whyte called Ortiz out, Ortiz called his bluff, and then Whyte and Hearn went on to pick Chisora claiming that's what fans wanted.

But when no one in the top 10 (minus joyce on WilderFury2) will fight him, what is he supposed to do? Its a stay busy fight and he is getting paid which is what the old man needs

It's a 40 year old fighting for a payday. That's exactly where Ortiz is at now. It's where most 40 year olds still plying their trade without a decent resume are at. Nothing shocking here, unless you bought into the idea that he was still a top contender after the Wilder fight.

He should be calling all the top contenders looking for fight. His manager is always complaining about people not contacting him, but he has the time to contact these bums for fights. It's not just him most fighters are taking the approach of fighting bums until they get a big money title shot. **** needs to stop. Hasn't he called out Joshua and Whyte already? Wilder and Fury are probably having a rematch, Whyte gave an interview and didn't even mention him, we've heard rumors about Joshua-Whyte 2 or even Miller. Nothing about Luis Ortiz really. Only Usyk and Joyce seem interested in facing him.

Whyte made an offer and Ortiz turned it down. Get your facts straight. He was never going to fight him regardless. Eddie wouldnt have allowed it. Didnt answer the question, since all those are out of the picture (including Whyte) who should Ortiz fight now? Im not saying this is a good fight, but its understandable why Ortiz wants a paycheck

I don't blame him, but whoever at the PBC could get somebody else. My hope is that maybe they just want to put on an all Cuban card with Lara, Ortiz and Rigondeaux (which should be in Florida) and needed a quick opponent after Ortiz fighting in December. This would be 3 soft touches in 8 months, so he should ready for something big after that. Hopefully Joyce. Usyk's team said they wanted Ortiz, but it's proven that Usyk's team is full of ****. Ortiz and Parker's team said they received no offers to fight him. I think Lara-Castano is happening at the Barclays Center. Joyce is probably the best opponent Ortiz could get right now.

He should be calling all the top contenders looking for fight. His manager is always complaining about people not contacting him, but he has the time to contact these bums for fights. It's not just him most fighters are taking the approach of fighting bums until they get a big money title shot. **** needs to stop. Who is he supposed to fight? Wilder/Fury are busy, AJ wont mention him, Joe Joyce Calls him out and it'll probably happen on Wilder/Fury2, Whyte wont fight him even after calling him out and Ortiz accepting, Brezeale doesnt want to lose his mandatory spot. No good options left. He stays busy and gets paid

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Some people think Luis Ortiz picks his opponents himself like he's Canelo lol Who was he supposed to fight? The man has a family to feed. I don't blame him, but whoever at the PBC could get somebody else. My hope is that maybe they just want to put on an all Cuban card with Lara, Ortiz and Rigondeaux (which should be in Florida) and needed a quick opponent after Ortiz fighting in December. This would be 3 soft touches in 8 months, so he should ready for something big after that. Hopefully Joyce. Usyk's team said they wanted Ortiz, but it's proven that Usyk's team is full of ****. Ortiz and Parker's team said they received no offers to fight him.

Some people think Luis Ortiz picks his opponents himself like he's Canelo lol Who was he supposed to fight? The man has a family to feed.

why?????????????????? Who is there to fight?