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Malik Scott Video Interview on the Monte Carlo clash - Luis 'King Kong' Ortiz and Malik Scott are ready for battle. They stepped on the scale for the weigh-in for Saturday's heavyweight showdown.
Luis 'King Kong' Ortiz and Malik Scott are ready for battle. They stepped on the scale for the weigh-in for Saturday's heavyweight showdown. Ortiz came in at 239.5-pounds, while Scott was 246.4
Luis Ortiz vs. Malik Scott Full Press Conference Video - Luis Ortiz says he’ll rule the Heavyweight division in 2017 as he prepares to take on Malik Scott in Monte-Carlo on Saturday night, live on Sky Sports in the UK and on HBO in the US.
Luis Ortiz Video Interview on the division - The Heavyweight division was thrown wide open when Tyson Fury ended the long-standing reign of lineal champion Wladimir Klitschko in Germany in November 2015. A slated rematch between the pair failed to happen though and with Fury now out of commission as he deals with personal issues outside the ring, the throne sits vacant waiting for a new king to emerge – and Ortiz believes he’s the man to beat the likes of Anthony Joshua MBE, Deontay Wilder and Klitschko and rule the world.
Luis Ortiz vs. Malik Scott Face to Face at Final Presser - Ortiz is one of the most feared fighters on the planet and has blasted away 22 of his 25 opponents inside the distance, with the vicious Cuban’s last two outings underlining his fearsome reputation as dismissed Bryant Jennings in seven rounds to land the interim WBA crown in December and then destroyed Tony Thompson in six rounds in March.
IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (17-0, 17KOs) has no problem with facing top contender Luis Ortiz next year. To get there, Joshua must first overcome his upcoming fight on December 10 in Manchester, with Eric Molina (25-3, 19KOs) - and then a planned multi-title fight with Wladimir Klitschko in March or April.
Ortiz has been dubbed the most avoided Heavyweight on the planet, but Scott insists that this is a fight he’s wanted and the Philadelphian believes that beating Ortiz can be the springboard to him winning World titles, not ‘King Kong’ Ortiz.
British heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte (19-1, 15KOs) is still backing Malik Scott to pull off a potential shocker this weekend, when he faces the very dangerous Luis Ortiz on November 12 from Monte Carlo.
Top heavyweight contender Luis Ortiz (25-0, 22 KOs) is looking to make a statement on Saturday night, when he faces Malik Scott (38-2-1, 13 KOs) in Monte Carlo. The fight will be Ortiz's first since leaving Golden Boy Promotions to sign a promotional agreement with UK-based Matchroom Sport.
Top heavyweight contender Luis Ortíz makes his debut for Matchroom Boxing next Saturday in Monte Carlo against experienced campaigner Malik Scott. The Cuban is also scheduled to fight on the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s clash with Eric Molina on December 10 in Manchester. ‘King Kong’s manager Juan Jiménez told BoxingScene.com that his charge is looking forward to making his mark as the first non-UK fighter signed by Eddie Hearn.