Comments Thread For: Hearn: Luis Ortiz Was The First Name Anthony Joshua Gave Me

[Sid-Knee]

I'm sorry Anthony. I know I shouldn't feel that way but when it comes down to Eddie Hearn I'm like Deontay Wilder. I'm pessimist.

It's hard for me to believe a single word that comes out of his mouth because he is a stomp down proven liar. As much as I would like to give him the benefit of a doubt I can't.

However there is some good news. If Hearn is serious then Ortiz has responded to his proposition and demanded a $10mil guarantee for the fight; Which is possibly a negotiation ploy because he knows he getting much less. So there is at least some glimmer of hope that the fight will get done soon.

List all of the lies Hearn says?

[Noelanthony]

I'm sorry Anthony. I know I shouldn't feel that way but when it comes down to Eddie Hearn I'm like Deontay Wilder. I'm pessimist.

It's hard for me to believe a single word that comes out of his mouth because he is a stomp down proven liar. As much as I would like to give him the benefit of a doubt I can't.

However there is some good news. If Hearn is serious then Ortiz has responded to his proposition and demanded a $10mil guarantee for the fight; Which is possibly a negotiation ploy because he knows he getting much less. So there is at least some glimmer of hope that the fight will get done soon.

5 million and we are good to go. Although I can see Ortiz digging his heels in and receiving 6 million. Which because of the short notice Team AJ can’t complain. A fantastic replacement too. Both AJ and wilder fighting each other’s opponents.

[Jubei]

Seems like Ortiz is just another ducking fraud.

Just texted with Luis Ortiz, who tells me he could be ready for @anthonyfjoshua if his manager instructs him to...don’t get the sense from @premierboxing that they’ll allow this...

— Lance Pugmire (@latimespugmire) April 17, 2019

wont be him, their team made it known that 7 weeks wasn;t enough.. https://t.co/tmGlVnTD2M

— Steve Kim (@StevESPNKim) April 17, 2019

[j0zef]

I'm down with Ortiz, Kownacki or Pulev. Or I guess Whyte 2 would be OK too - but think they'll likely save that for a UK fight.

Actually.. when I think about it, Miller was chosen for bringing some US presence. They'll likely look for a US based opponent. And there's really nobody good available. Hunter, I guess? Hearn's ***ed on this one, promotionally.

[john l]

No way does Hearn put him in with Ortiz even with him showing his age a bit in last fight.It just better not be Charr, Kownacki would be OK considering the circumstances, Hunter not as much he should go to cruiser.

[Jkp]

It’s all Hearn’s fault he sabotaged the fight. Let me guess he paid Miller to piss dirty because he was scared. Now Wilder fans are realising Ortiz could be a possibility they are not so keen on Ortiz after all ..lol

Wilder fans would love to see Ortiz vs AJ. Any boxing fan would. Much better fight than Miller.

Question is... Does AJ really want?
or is he just using his name to keep himself relevant, like ***** Whyte has been doing unsuccessfully.

[Jkp]

Truly, this is the best time for Klitschko to come back. Joshua-Klitschko II will sell big time. Ortiz won't take this fight because of his daughter. The daughter needs him around longer

Lol.... Kiltchko is 100 years old. Might as well bring back Audley Harrison and Frank Bruno too.

[DaNeutral.]

Wilder fans would love to see Ortiz vs AJ. Any boxing fan would. Much better fight than Miller.

Question is... Does AJ really want?
or is he just using his name to keep himself relevant, like ***** Whyte has been doing unsuccessfully.

What makes you think the unified world champion needs to keep himself relevant? Not hard to remain relevant when you are sitting at the top of all the world rankings.

[Boxingraya]

Andy Ruiz....

[Jkp]

What makes you think the unified world champion needs to keep himself relevant? Not hard to remain relevant when you are sitting at the top of all the world rankings.

Because his reputation took a massive dive when chose to fight miller who is lucky to be in the top 10, and he has avoided wilder fight for many years.

Most of the boxing fans aren't even sure if hes the best in England let alone the world.

Most people outside of the UK dont know him, and call him anthony johnson.