Luis Ortiz: record, next fight and profile →
Former two division world champion Paulie Malignaggi is not completely sold on the punching power of Cuban heavyweight Luis Ortiz (28-0, 24 KOs). Ortiz tested positive for performance enhancing drugs in the aftermath of a first round knockout over Lateef Kayode in 2014. The Nevada State Athletic Commission would fine and suspend Ortiz for nine months.
Cuban heavyweight puncher Luis Ortiz (28-0, 24 KOs) is promising to cap off the start of the year with a tremendous knockout over WBC world champion Deontay Wilder (39-0, 38 KOs). Their clash will take place on March 3rd, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (39-0, 38 KOs) wants to make a big statement on March 3rd, when he defend his world title against Luis Ortiz (28-0, 24 KOs) of Cuba. The Showtime televised bout is set down for the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Last week, it was announced that Deontay "The Bronze Bomber" Wilder is going to defend his WBC heavyweight title against undefeated contender Luis "The Real King Kong" Ortiz on Saturday, March 3 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Ortiz-Wilder is a long-awaited showdown in the heavyweight division, Wilder returns to Brooklyn for the third time after scoring a sensational knockout in the first round against Bermane Stiverne on November 4, 2017.
Luis Ortiz Training Photos Gallery - Another blockbuster boxing event will come to Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING®, as unbeaten heavyweight world champion Deontay "The Bronze Bomber" Wilder defends his title against unbeaten contender Luis "The Real King Kong" Ortiz on Saturday, March 3 in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Jay Deas, head trainer and co-manager of World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (39-0, 38 KOs), is fully aware of the danger involved in their upcoming assignment. On Friday, it was officially announced that Wilder would defend his title against undefeated Cuban puncher Luis Ortiz (28-0, 24 KOs) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Another blockbuster boxing event will come to Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING®, as unbeaten heavyweight world champion Deontay "The Bronze Bomber" Wilder defends his title against unbeaten contender Luis "The Real King Kong" Ortiz on Saturday, March 3 in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (39-0, 38 KOs) feels very good about his physical advantages in the upcoming world title defense against Cuban puncher Luis Ortiz (28-0-1, 24 KOs). Initially, they were were set to fight in November, but the contest was pushed back after Ortiz failed a pre-fight drug test. Now their fight is being lined up for March 3rd, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
It’s unfortunate, but there’s nothing she can do about it. That’s the approach promoter Kathy Duva is taking to the likely reality that her company’s card March 3 in The Theater at Madison Square Garden will have competition in New York City that night. Another show featuring a main event between WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and Cuban contender Luis Ortiz is expected to take place March 3 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (39-0, 38 KOs) is getting geared up for what he plans to be a big year. Wilder is slated to defend his title against Cuban puncher Luis Ortiz (28-0-1, 24 KOs) on March 3rd at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. They were scheduled to fight last November, but the contest got called out when Ortiz failed a pre-fight drug test.