© 2021 Sports New Media Limited. Ortiz ended a year-long absence from professional boxing with an emphatic first-round knockout which strengthens his position as No 3 in the WBC rankings. Luis “King Kong” Ortiz defeated Alexander Flores in 45 seconds as the Cuban boxing star returned to the ring after a year-long absence. Luis Ortiz has warned Deontay Wilder he has learnt lessons from his defeat in their first fight - and claimed he is heading into their rematch a better fighter. Ortiz won the fight via technical knockout (TKO) after just under 80 seconds of round 1. - So when he heard his name mentioned by former title challenger Dillian Whyte, he was very excited. 23 Nov 2019 23:23. The fight was decided by a punch to the body, although it is doubtful if it was strong enough to provoke such a reaction. Full fight video, Deontay Wilder vs Luis Ortiz - FIGHT CAMP, Deontay Wilder Recalls Famous Boxing Rematches, Deontay Wilder breaks down his TOP 3 KNOCKOUTS, Prograis defeats Redkach by technical decision, Shocker: Majidov lost to Fedosov by KO in 1st, Tickets for McGregor vs Poirier sold out in seconds, Povetkin discharged from hospital after Whyte fight, Robert Whittaker 135 lbs, Boxing. The unbeaten Cuban then floored Howard twice more in the fourth round before referee Jerry Cantu called off the fight. Ortiz vs Flores - Watch Fight Highlights | November 7, 2020. Ivan Redkach, Emanuel Navarrete At the same time, Ortiz was making waves in the heavyweight division an… That had always been sufficient for Ortiz to be successful. Interim Special Co-Host: Mr. Boxing Guru jumps on this week to co-host the Last Round alongside Danny Z. Jacksonville, VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, USA, Boxing. Ortiz vs Flores FOX PBC Fight Night Weigh In Results. 147 lbs, Boxing. With sweat pouring down his face, Luis Ortiz sat stoic in his dressing room at the Microsoft Theater, in Los Angeles, brooding like a volcano about to explode. In their first fight, which took place in March 2018, Wilder defeated Ortiz by KO in the tenth round. Luis Ortiz 241.6 vs. Alexander Flores 231.8. Boxing. Miguel Flores via unanimous decision (115-112, 117-110, 117-110) Brandon Figueroa vs. … All Rights Reserved. Luis “King Kong” Ortiz defeated Alexander Flores in 45 seconds as the Cuban boxing star returned to the ring after a year-long absence. Ortiz landed a swift left hand that moved Flores into reverse and then a strong right hook to the body sent the Californian straight to the floor. The fight was a rematch of a bout last year when Wilder stopped Ortiz on the 10th round. Ortiz (31-1, 26 KOs) said the reason he was stopped in the first fight was more about fatigue than Wilder’s ability to inflict damage. 135 lbs, May 29, 2021. WBO. The fight was a rematch of a bout last year when Wilder stopped Ortiz in the 10th round. The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC), after reviewing the video, decided to pay purse to Alexander Flores (18-2-1, 16 KOs) for the defeat in his November fight against Luis Ortiz (32-2, 27 KOs). Welcome to the MGM Grand for tonight’s heavyweight title fight between Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz. Fight Night ReactionLuis ‘King Kong’ Ortiz needed just 46 seconds to stop Flores in last nights PBC main eventIt was Ortiz’ first bout back since his second loss to Deontay Wilder almost 12 months agoCan we expect another world title challenge for the Cuban? The fight, which became the main event of the evening from the Premier Boxing Champions in Los Angeles, lasted only 40 seconds. WBC, IBF, WBO, WBA. Luis Ortiz announced his return to the ring in an emphatic fashion with a 45-second KO win over American boxer Alexander Flores this past weekend. Demond Nicholson. Ortiz win is bigger than Joshua beating Klitschko - Wilder. - It set up a 23 February fight against Fury that has already been signed. WBC, WBO, WBA. Fury, Joshua, Wilder: Who are the best heavyweights in boxing right now? © Ringside24.com, 2021. Former two-time world title challenger Luis Ortiz will face Alexander Flores on November 7, Premier Boxing Champions announced Friday afternoon. Championship 140 lbs, Boxing. 160 lbs, April 17, 2021. WBC. Deontay Wilder (c) def. 170 lbs, April 25, 2021, 08:00. WBO. By Charles Brun: WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder’s rematch with Luis Ortiz (31-1, 26 KOs) has to take place by the end of November, and the fight is starting to look iffy. WBC, IBF, WBO, WBA. Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay, USA, Boxing. Las Vegas, APEX, USA, MMA. WBA. Luis Ortiz (32-2, 27 KOs) successfully returned to the ring after losing the fight for the WBC champion Deontay Wilder as part of a boxing Premier Boxing Champions event in California, knocking out Alexander Flores (18-2-1, 16 KO) in 45 seconds. UFC. The ‘Bronze Bomber’ beat Bermaine Stiverne in January 2015 to pick up the vacant green and gold belt and beat Eric Molina and Artur Szpilka before sustaining a hand injury in his win over Gerald Washington. Sanchez, who works with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez’s trainer, Eddy Reynoso, floored Howard with a right hand in the third round. Unlimited, Boxing. Fury, Joshua, Wilder: Who is the best heavyweight boxer right now? Full fight video, that was held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and became the main event of the evening, and where WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (41-0-1, 40 KOs) met in a rematch Luis Ortiz (31-1, 26 KOs). - Deontay Wilder, left, finished Luis Ortiz in Round 10 to retain his WBC heavyweight title in their fight in 2018. Ortiz lost the fight via inverted triangle choke in the first round. Flores was not able to continue as Ortiz picked up a quick win that has strengthened his position at number 3 in the official WBC rankings, with Tyson Fury holding the WBC belt. Meanwhile, Dillian Whyte seeks to reclaim his status as the mandatory challenger with a win over Alexander Povetkin in their rescheduled rematch in January. It had been just over 11 months since the 41-year-old southpaw Cuban expatriate had thrown a punch in a pro fight. The undefeated … It was Ortiz's first fight since his defeat to Deontay Wilder in November 2019. Ortiz is back in the ring after a second loss to former WBC champion Deontay Wilder, the only defeats in his professional career, and the former title challenger made light work of Flores in Los Angeles. 175 lbs, Boxing. On the undercard, Cuban heavyweight Frank Sanchez dropped Brian Howard three times in a fourth round win. Articles may be reproduced, provided «Ringside24.com» is cited as the source. Frank … Ortiz won via TKO in round 4. DEONTAY WILDER will earn more than DOUBLE Luis Ortiz in their WBC heavyweight title rematch. 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November 24, 2019 7:23 am Deontay Wilder won his heavyweight bout against Luis Ortiz on Saturday night in a very Deontay Wilder-y way. Luis Ortiz via seventh-round KO Leo Santa Cruz (c) def. Boxing. Luis Ortiz edges ever closer to a WBC title shot against Tyson Fury after recording a swift victory against Alexander Flores in Los Angeles. Ortiz, 41, is a renowned heavy hitter and many had already billed the contest as a mismatch before the fight. Christopher Diaz, Edgar Berlanga Ultimately, Wilder gathered himself and stopped Ortiz in the tenth. Luis Ortiz was beating Deontay Wilder on Saturday night in their heavyweight fight. The 10-round bout will take place at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, California and will headline a three-bout ‘FOX PBC Fight Night’ telecast (8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT). Heavyweight contender Luis “King Kong” Ortiz is ready for all the top heavyweights. Unlimited, Boxing. Luis KING KONG Ortiz vs Christian Hammer FULL FIGHT - YouTube By 2017, Wilder had begun to establish himself as one of the best heavyweights on the planetafter making five defences of his WBC heavyweight title. In his fourth fight for the promotion, Ortiz faced fellow UFC veteran Chael Sonnen on January 21, 2017, in the main event at Bellator 170. Posted on 11/06/2020. All three fights will feature […] Kelvin Gastelum, Regis Prograis Atlanta, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, USA, MMA. November 7th, 2020 - Comments Closed. Hollywood, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, USA, Boxing. The Gypsy King is expected to defend his belt against German Heavyweight Agit Kabayel in December. He then stopped Travis Kauffman in the 10th-round of … By: Sean Crose. Before the fight Ortiz announced this would be his last mixed martial arts fight… 135 lbs, Boxing. 185 lbs, April 18, 2021, 08:00. The Bronze Bomber, 34, was given a serious wobble in their March 2018 bout before he roared back to win … All Rights Reserved. Whyte recently fought an older heavyweight in 40-year-old Mariusz Wach last December, and now he’s scheduled to fight the 40-year-old Alexander Povetkin. Dillian Whyte next fight: Eddie Hearn names three potential replacements for Alexander Povetkin. Fury put in an exceptional display against Wilder back in February to claim the WBC title. 135 lbs, Flores receives purse for his fight against Ortiz, Flores' purse for the fight against Ortiz is withheld, The Last Round Podcast: Special Co-Host – Mr. Boxing Guru, Deontay Wilder vs Luis Ortiz 2. 140 lbs, April 17, 2021, 04:00. Alexander Flores (18-2-1, 16 KOs) is having problems after a very short Saturday performances against Luis Ortiz (32-2, 27 KOs). With the win, ‘King Kong’ came back to winning ways after losing to Deontay Wilder back in November 2019. Nov. 8, 2020, 8:31 a.m. Ortiz stops Flores in 45 seconds Luis Ortiz (32-2, 27 KOs) successfully returned to the ring after losing the fight for the WBC champion Deontay Wilder as part of a boxing Premier Boxing Champions event in California, knocking out Alexander Flores (18-2-1, 16 KO) in 45 seconds.