Malik Scott: record, next fight and profile →
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.
British heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte (19-1, 15KOs) believes we might be in store for an upset, when Luis Ortiz and Malik Scott collide on November 12 from Monte Carlo.
One of the world’s most intriguing and exciting heavyweights, Luis Ortiz (25-0, 22 KOs), looks to add another impressive performance to his resume when he battles Malik Scott (38-2-1, 13 KOs) on Saturday, November 12 at Salle des Etoiles, Sporting Monte-Carlo. The bout will be televised in the U.S. live on HBO Boxing After Dark beginning at 4:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Same day replay at 11:05 p.m. (ET/PT).
By Jake Donovan - It was business as usual for unbeaten heavyweight titlist Luis Ortiz. Another successful workout put in at head trainer Herman Caicedo’s gym in Miami, a new opponent for which to prepare after several more have opted to run in the other direction. “They’re all p*ssies,” Ortiz claims to Boxing...
Scott vs. Ortiz is presented by Matchroom Boxing in association with TGB Promotions and will be telecast LIVE in the UK on Sky Sports.
Top heavyweight contender Luis "King Kong '' Ortiz (25-0, 22 KO) is planning to put on a show when he faces Malik Scott on November 12th in Monaco. A few months ago Ortiz parted ways with Golden Boy Promotions and his career appeared to be in limbo, but last week a blockbuster was announced when Eddie Hearn of UK-based Matchroom Sport revealed that he signed Ortiz to a promotional agreement.
On Monday, it was officially announced that Luis Ortiz (25-0, 22KOs) would be returning to the ring on November 12 at Salle des Etoiles, Sporting Monte-Carlo in Monaco. Ortiz will face veteran Malik Scott for the WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title.
Matchroom Boxing and the Casino de Monte-Carlo are delighted to announce a blockbuster night of World championship boxing on November 12 at Salle des Etoiles, Sporting Monte-Carlo in ‘Monte-Carlo Boxing Bonanza’ live on Sky Sports.
ORLANDO - Malik "King" Scott (38-2-1, 13 KOs) won a heavyweight showdown with Tony "The Tiger" Thompson (40-6, 27 KOs) on Premier Boxing Champions: The Next Round on Bounce TV Friday night from The Venue at UCF in Orlando. Scott controlled most of the action thoughout the 10-round battle using his superior movement to control the pace of the fight. As he has throughout his career, Thompson refused to give in and scored a big knockdown with a thundering right hand in round nine. The fight would end up going the distance, with all three judges giving the bout to Scott by scores of 98-91, 96-93 and 95-94.