Comments Thread For: Joshua's New Opponent To Be Announced Next Week, Says Hearn

[Bmore18]

foh p4pdummy. thats the lamest asinine excuse so far.



still no response from Ortiz, his team....NADA. His twitter is quiet, his ig, hell, his phone. Sounds pretty weird, especially for a cheerleader like you when his man's is silent...

Contrary to what Bob and eddie may think, deals are not made on social media. Hopefully they are working it out. Its a huge win for Matchroom even if they have to overpay because it'll take an opponent away from wilder and prevent WBC from ordering Whyte-Ortiz.

[pillowfists98]

Is Fres Oquendo available?

[BLACK KNOT]

luis ortiz was on the juice and knew he couldnt be drug tested right now so he declined!

[mrlopez]

Contrary to what Bob and eddie may think, deals are not made on social media. Hopefully they are working it out. Its a huge win for Matchroom even if they have to overpay because it'll take an opponent away from wilder and prevent WBC from ordering Whyte-Ortiz.

Lets see, WHOEVER fights AJ as the replacement is going to make 6 mill. Fights are NOT made on social media, BUT Ortiz is quick to call out AJ and Wilder on social media, now all of a sudden he's quiet? Sounds fishy to me, maybe someone IS growing feathers? As for whyte/ortiz being ordered by the 'bc, Whyte's been the #1, he deserves his shot vs Wilder. Weird how they STILL havent got back to Whye/Matchroom with their decision.

[BLACK KNOT]

Contrary to what Bob and eddie may think, deals are not made on social media. Hopefully they are working it out. Its a huge win for Matchroom even if they have to overpay because it'll take an opponent away from wilder and prevent WBC from ordering Whyte-Ortiz.

luis ortiz maybe on something and can't be tested right now. never forget he' got caught PEDs twice!

[Pigeons]

It'll be Hunter IMO. They've known about the failed test for a month and Hunter signed with Matchroom last week.

https://www.matchroomboxing.com/news/hunter-signs-promotional-deal-with-matchroom-boxing-usa/

[Boksfan]

eddie reached out to make the fight and ORTIZ team said Luis would not be ready and eddie hearn didnt agree that he couldnt be ready... so that on LUIS

That's true, Ortiz doesn't want it.

[Bmore18]

Lets see, WHOEVER fights AJ as the replacement is going to make 6 mill. Fights are NOT made on social media, BUT Ortiz is quick to call out AJ and Wilder on social media, now all of a sudden he's quiet? Sounds fishy to me, maybe someone IS growing feathers? As for whyte/ortiz being ordered by the 'bc, Whyte's been the #1, he deserves his shot vs Wilder. Weird how they STILL havent got back to Whye/Matchroom with their decision.

Then Whyte should fight an eliminator, but yes he has best recent resume of any "contender" I think the WBC announcement was always due for this week anyway.

[Bmore18]

luis ortiz maybe on something and can't be tested right now. never forget he' got caught PEDs twice!

lol this is probably the most likely

[mrlopez]

Then Whyte should fight an eliminator, but yes he has best recent resume of any "contender" I think the WBC announcement was always due for this week anyway.

He's fought plenty of ELIMINATORS, hell, he won the ELIMINATOR belt ('bc silver). wtf else does he have to do to fight wilder? Only reason, imo why the fight hasnt happened is 3fold..
1. Haymon/PBC are lining fatmans pockets to no make the fight.
2. Whyte is a legit threat to Wilder.
3. Haymon/PBC dont want to get into a bidding war with Hearn/Matchroom, because you know DAZN has more money than Show/PBC and the fight WILL go to DAZN.

If Hearn wins that bid-war, will Wilder be told to ditch the title? Thats the big question