Luis Ortiz Vs Dillian Whyte
By Jim Dower: Dillian Whyte (24-1, 17 KOs) has the green light from the World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman to face former heavyweight world title challenger Luis ‘King Kong’ Ortiz. Luis Ortiz may get a second chance to face Deontay Wilder, and Dillian Whyte gets another chance to fight for a world title, as the WBC has ordered the two to face off in a final eliminator. Originally reported by Boxing Scene, the two have been ordered to face off, with the winner becoming the mandatory challenger to Wilder, who awaits a. WBC heavyweight champion Wilder (42-0-1, 41 KOs) says Whyte would LOSE to Luis ‘King Kong’ Ortiz every time if he took that fight. Unfortunately, Whyte has never showed any interest in. Recently, UK heavyweight Dillian Whyte sent an open challenge to Luis Ortiz. It didn’t take long for the Cuban to accept his challenge. Boxing fans around the world are now hoping to see Ortiz vs. Whyte sometime in early 2021. Jay Jimenez, Ortiz’s manager, spoke about this fight to the media this week. Should Dillian Whyte vs Luis Ortiz take place on British soil, the former would be the obvious A-side and the home fighter. As a result of his home field advantage, it's likely Whyte will get a.
Heavyweight contender Luis “King Kong” Ortiz is ready for all the top heavyweights.
So when he heard his name mentioned by former title challenger Dillian Whyte, he was very excited.
In an interview last week, Whyte made it clear that he was very willing to face Ortiz on a date in February.
Whyte has been out of the ring since August when he was brutally knocked out in five rounds by Alexander Povetkin at Matchroom's Fight Camp in Brentwood.
A rematch with Povetkin was set for November 21, and then again for January 30 with both dates being postponed as Povetkin continues to recover from a recent battle with COVID-19.
It doesn’t appear Povetkin will be ready in February either - which could open the door for Ortiz
“I heard my name and I got excited. I called my manager (Jay Jimenez), my coach and even Louie (DeCubas) and (Al) Haymon to ask if there’s a possibility so I’m waiting patiently,” Ortiz told BoxingScene.com.
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Ortiz said that he is interested in facing all of the top names. He believes a fight versus Whyte would produce fireworks but he is willing to face anyone in the division including Povektin.
Luis Ortiz Vs Dillian Whyte Fight
“Look, I think me and Whyte would be a good fight. I think our fans would love it and I would love to jump in there with him and stand toe to toe with him and exchange some blows. If he’s available and willing - I’m available and ready. Let’s give the fans what they have been waiting for and if not I would love to fight Povetkin or any other top 5 guy who really wants it. So who ever wants it I’m here. I’m available and I’m ready, Ortiz stated.
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Ortiz was last in action in November when he destroyed Alexander Flores inside of one round.
Luis Ortiz Vs Dillian Whyte
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