Comments Thread For: Hopkins Explains Golden Boy Decision to Stand Behind Ortiz

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A failed drug test is bound to be a low point in any fighter’s career. For Luis Ortiz, the potential crisis instead turned out to be a reminder of the strong support system by which he’s surrounded.

The unbeaten Cuban southpaw was riding high following what at the time served as a 1st round knockout win over Lateef Kayode last September. With the win came an interim version of the heavyweight title, a reign he briefly enjoyed before learning a little over one month later that he tested positive for a banned substance.

Two separate hearings followed before ultimately receiving a fine and nine-month suspension, retroactive to the night of the fight. The win was changed to a No-Contest and his reputation was immediately tarnished. While most in the industry were ready to move on from the now 36-year old heavyweight, Golden Boy Promotions stood by his side.
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Ortiz could just redeem himself by keeping up the good work and continually getting tested. Look at Roy jones we don't know how good he was until he got busted for PED's. he could have been juicing his whole career for all we know. Also berto and mosley use to be on those steroids and now everybody has forgotten about it