X'); Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA, Luis Ortiz WINS against Lamar Davis by TKO in Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, The Joint, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Luis Ortiz Lateef Kayode by NC in Round 2 of 10, Dec } Round 3 of 8, Apr The WBC World Heavyweight Champion ties Muhammad Ali on the heavyweight list for most consecutive title defenses as he delivers a scorching KO Saturday night on FOX Sports PBC PPV. Manchester Arena (formerly M.E.N Arena), Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom, Luis Ortiz WINS against David Allen by TKO in Round 3 of 12, Jun Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA, Luis Ortiz WINS against Zack Page by TKO in Nathan John Uncategorized April 28, 2020 April 29, 2020 3 Minutes Mike Tyson is arguably one of, if not the best and most exciting heavyweight boxers of all time. Round 7 of 10, Nov The postponement of the Games actually helped La Cruz, who contracted chickenpox just before the Buenos Aires qualifier's original date of March last year. 07, 2010 • Round 1 of 4, Fighter data provided by BoxRec Ltd. He began boxing to support his daughter, who has a rare medical skin condition (Epidermolysis bullosa) when she was born. In five years’ time, two years’ time, the decision will only read a draw. Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, USA, Luis Ortiz WINS against Monte Barrett by KO in Nov [CDATA[// >, 32 Jorge Luis González (born October 19, 1964) (DOB disputed) is a former heavyweight boxing contender and prospect born in Havana, Cuba.He won the gold medal at the 1983 Pan American Games and the 1987 Pan American Games and the former WBO Latino Heavyweight Champion. In 1972, Teofilo Stevenson of Cuba became a heavyweight Olympic champion, capturing his first ever gold medal. La Cruz has since moved up to heavyweight, although the cancellation of the Buenos Aires Americas Olympic qualifier means he could be forced to revert to light-heavyweight - and face a possible rematch with Nurdauletov - with his ranking points obtained in the lighter division. I would have taken the trip with the risk that the doctors would not let me compete.". Round 9 of 12, Dec }); - La Cruz remains unhappy with the decision saying, "The memories are not pleasant as I did not think I lost the fight and neither did my trainers. With a record of 50 wins, 44 coming by way of knockout, and only six defeats, “Iron Mike” is regarded in the Boxing Hall of fame as being on par with legendary fighters such as Muhammad Ali, George Foreman and Joe Frazier. Rio bronze medallist Erislandy Savon is currently Cuba's highest-ranked boxer at 91kg. 17, 2015 • Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA, Luis Ortiz WINS against Charles Davis by TKO in For this, I prepare daily because I feel capable of achieving it." Round 4 of 10, Nov var temp_graphic_link = 'http://pbcham.ps/RuizArreolaPPV6'; He told Cuba Debate, "It suits me better. 30, 2012 • He won his first Pan American Games title in 2011 but the man he beat in the final, Brazil's Yamaguchi Falcao, exacted revenge in the Olympic quarter-finals at London 2012. jQuery('#pbc_graphic_close').unbind('click').bind('click', function() { Now he bids for a second Olympic crown. 28, 2018 • In March 2019, Ortiz comfortably outpointed Christian Hammer over 10 rounds, setting up the anticipated rematch versus Wilder on November 23, 2019, at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, live on FOX Sports pay-per-view. He held the WBA interim heavyweight title from 2015 to 2016, and has challenged twice for the WBC heavyweight title in 2018 and 2019. MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, Deontay Wilder WINS against Luis Ortiz by KO in Access fight highlights, the latest news, revealing videos, and upcoming fight schedule for Luis Ortiz, right here on PBC. Rec Center, Wilson, North Carolina, USA, Luis Ortiz WINS against Corey Winfield by KO in I have incorporated strength and other exercises while retaining the same speed and explosivity.". Club el Millon, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Luis Ortiz WINS against Santiago De Paula by TKO in After Olympic gold and four world titles at light-heavyweight, the Cuban was beaten at the 2019 World Championships. Gimnasio Nacional, San Jose, Costa Rica, Luis Ortiz WINS against Henry Saenz by TKO in The former world title challenger plans to make a statement to the rest of the heavyweight division when he faces Alexander Flores Saturday night on FOX PBC Fight Night. He had Wilder badly hurt in the seventh round, after clipping him with a right hook and then a straight left moments later. In his previous bout, Jennings had gone the distance versus then-heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko. These are some of the best Cuban boxers to … All the talk recently has been who Tyson could face as he makes a return … Round 8 of 8, Aug Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA, Luis Ortiz WINS against Kendrick Releford by UD in “I said that one of us was going to get knocked out and it wasn't going to go 12 rounds. 02, 2019 • $trg_elem.hide(); 02, 2011 • temp_fight_alert_graphic(); Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA, Luis Ortiz WINS against Christian Hammer by UD in 03, 2011 • Was able to bring wife Lisdey, who was eight-months pregnant at the time, and daughter Lismercedes, 30 months later. I was clear headed when I hit the canvas. Money right here what a pic Luis King Kong Ortiz @erislandylara_oficial and @yordenis_ugas #allheart #money #Cuba Came to USA and made their dreams come true .. More does he who wants than he who can #proof #followyourdreams #freedom, A post shared by Jay Jimenez (@kingkongboxing) on Nov 30, 2018 at 5:32pm PST, Cuban-born heavyweight Luis Ortiz was born on March 29, 1979 (39-years-old). 12, 2016 • No Featured Athletes at the moment, TM © Olympic Channel Services S.L. Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, Deontay Wilder WINS against Luis Ortiz by TKO in Round 1 of 12, Apr Luis Ortiz blows out Alexander Flores in One Round, Luis Ortiz Warns the Heavyweight Division, Wilder Does it Again, Knocks Out Ortiz in Seven. Flores was no match for the Cuban heavyweight, who knocked him out in the first round with a body shot. 25, 2011 • Harry Wills: For a time in the 1920’s, “The Black Panther” was the best heavyweight in the world and … I recovered and finished much better than my opponent.". Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo, Miami, Florida, USA, Luis Ortiz WINS against Bert Cooper by TKO in Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has predicted this week that a new heavyweight icon will emerge from somewhere unexpected. Luis Manuel Rodriguez. setTimeout(function(){ temp_fight_alert_graphic(); }, 1e3); Cuba headed the medal table at the 2017 men's World Championships, although only lightweight Andy Cruz was victorious at last year's event in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Heavyweights are often considered to be the world's best boxers, because a 6-foot-9 athlete who weighs 250 pounds would easily flatten someone 5-foot-8 and 140 pounds during a 12-round fist fight. Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Luis Ortiz WINS against Malik Scott by UD in In the first fight with Tyson Fury, did not look the best but he still put Fury down … } 08, 2017 • We list the top 15 fighters with the WBC across all weight classes. Nicknamed "King Kong", Ortiz is known for his formidable punching power and counterpunching skills. Zhilei knocked out Curtis Tate in the first 17 seconds of round one in his pro debut in Fallon, Nevada on August 8, 2014 and as of February 2020 has amassed a professional record of 22-0. Round 5 of 8, Dec One of the greatest Cuban heavyweights of all time, heavy-handed southpaw Luis Ortiz remains one of the most feared men in his division, and one of the most hard-hitting lefties the weight class has ever seen. He then stopped Travis Kauffman in the 10th-round of their December 2018 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Kazakhstan's Olympic boxers are to participate in training camps in the United States and Cuba in preparation for Tokyo 2020. Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, Luis Ortiz WINS against Alexander Flores by KO in That made it a 10-8 round to the underdog and, while La Cruz rallied in the final round, he lost by a narrow split decision with four judges scoring it 28-28 and one giving it to Nurdauletov 29-27. He features in the Olympic Channel film The People's Fighters detailing Cuba's almost unparalleled success in boxing. That is my goal, the spirit that our maestro Alcides Sagarra instilled in us. Lauren Price is a must-watch boxer ahead of Tokyo 2020 GB Boxing Female: 51kgs: Mary Kom (India) India’s Mary Kom is one of the remaining superstars of women’s boxing. 03, 2018 • Sorry! “I’m happy I won, and I did prepare to go rounds," said Ortiz. “I was robbed of the greatest comeback in boxing history. 30, 2011 • Round 2 of 10, Luis Ortiz WINS against Frank Mola by RTD in His former team-mate Robeisy Ramirez was the last to achieve the feat, winning bantamweight gold in Rio after becoming flyweight champion at London 2012. Competing in what is now known as the super-heavyweight division, Stevenson began his Olympic career at the 1972 Munich Games. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA, Luis Ortiz WINS against Arron Lyons by RTD in Deontay Wilder. Round 1 of 10, May Round 8 of 8, Jun Tyson Fury — UK. } else { Round 4 of 6, Feb 15, 2010 • (109.09 kg), Home Again Ortiz got off to a hot start, but the champion's vaunted right hand found paydirt in the seventh, dropping Ortiz and putting him away in that frame. Round 1 of 6, May Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USA, Luis Ortiz WINS against Razvan Cojanu by KO in 20, 2015 • Four years later he defended his Olympic title in Montreal. Ortiz defected in 2009 to get proper treatment for daughter. 26, 2012 • Round 7 of 12, Oct Round 7 of 10, Jul jQuery(document).ready(function(){ 0, Weight The Cuban national boxing team are currently in the German capital Berlin training for the upcoming 2019 World Boxing Championship to be held in Russia. Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Luis Ortiz WINS against Byron Polley by TKO in Latest WBC boxing rankings and champions. Round 1 of 6, Oct Ortiz would bounce back on November 7, 2020, when he took on Alexander Flores in a FOX PBC Fight Night main event. Round 6 of 9, Jun Boxing: Cuban Frank Sanchez calls out Joseph Parker, declares money isn't an issue. Double Tree Westshore Hotel, Tampa, Florida, USA, Luis Ortiz WINS against Ruben Rivera by DQ in Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Luis Ortiz WINS against Frankenide Farias Mola by RTD in Best wins: Wladimir Klitschko … Everybody knows who won the fight.” It has also given him more time to adjust to his new weight class although a win over Rio 91kg silver medallist Vasilly Levit shows he is certainly on the right track. Last fight: November 7, 2020 - won against Alexander Flores. Arena Roberto Duran, Panama City, Panama, Luis Andres Pineda LOSES to Luis Ortiz by KO in "This guy (Flores) went three rounds with Joseph Parker and fought back, he went four rounds with Charles Martin and fought back. 09, 2012 • Round 7 of 8, Nov Zhang signed a promotional agreement with Dynasty Boxing, which is a promotional firm that specializes in the Chinese market. A draw would be the result, but most believe the lineal heavyweight champion won on the night. Read Bio, Nov 07, 2020 / Microsoft Theatre, Los Angeles, California, Luis Ortiz shined in his return to the ring, defeating Alexander Flores via first-round KO in their headlining battle. Round 2 of 10, Aug Another world crown followed in 2017, and few would have bet against him making it five in Ekaterinburg. Round 1 of 10, Jul Polideportivo Espana, Managua, Nicaragua, Luis Ortiz WINS against Walter Palacios by TKO in $trg_elem.before(''); Hialeah Park Racing & Casino, Hialeah, Florida, USA, Luis Ortiz WINS against Daniel Martz by KO in Round 10 of 10, Jul - 10, 2016 • 19, 2015 • Here are the next generation of heavyweights. Gimnasio Joan Guzman, Guachupita, Dominican Republic, Luis Ortiz WINS against Jose Santos Peralta by KO in 03, 2014 • Frank Sanchez is "well positioned" to fight for the WBO heavyweight championship if his unbeaten run can continue beyond a contender ranked in the top 15. Cuba has produced some very talented boxers over the years, including heavyweights, light heavyweights, cruiserweights, featherweights and flyweights. At the 1980 Moscow Games, Teofilo went down in Olympic history by becoming the first boxer to earn the gold medal in the same division three times. La Cruz's reputation did not faze his opponent one bit and, after a tight opening three minutes, Nurdauletov - who subsequently won last year's Asian Olympic Boxing qualifiers in commanding fashion - rocked him with a left early in round two and followed up with two more shots to bring about a standing eight count. Round 2 of 10, Mar Round 10 of 10, Dec Round 12 of 12, Mar View disclaimer. 19, 2010 • I have developed in other areas that I could not before because I had to lose 12-13kg to get down to 81kg. Never miss a fight! He made smooth progress to the semi-finals where he came up against another Kazakh boxer, solid southpaw Bekzad Nurdauletov. Speaking to Adelante last year, he said, "I went to final training with my body almost covered in chickenpox welts. 16, 2012 • Round 1 of 8, Sep Roger Dean Stadium, Jupiter, Florida, USA, Luis Ortiz WINS against Jerry Butler by TKO in Julio Cesar La Cruz will seek either a slice of boxing history, or revenge, at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in 2021. At the 1980 Moscow Games, Teofilo went down in Olympic history by becoming the first boxer to earn the gold medal in the same division three times. Round 8 of 8, Oct DC Armory, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, Luis Ortiz WINS against Tony Thompson by KO in Round 6 of 12, Dec Round 2 of 6, Feb jQuery('.scrim.open .email-signup-module .module-wrapper button').trigger('click'); Luis Ortiz (born 29 March 1979) is a Cuban professional boxer. 16, 2010 • //$trg_elem.before('