Deontay Wilder Vs. Luis Ortiz: Who do ya like!

02/27/2018 James Slater

It’s bombs away. It’s kill or be killed. It’s “Somebody’s O has got to go!” It’s the biggest heavyweight fight to take place on U.S … continue

Luis Ortiz focusing on strategy to defeat Deontay Wilder

02/27/201802/26/2018 DiBella Entertainment

When unbeaten heavyweight Luis “The Real King Kong” Ortiz faces WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder Saturday, March 3 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, he will be looking to make history not just for Cuban boxing, but for all Hispanic or Latino fighters.

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Deontay Wilder – Luis Ortiz Showtime Interview Transcript

02/23/201802/22/2018 Showtime Boxing

Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz International Media Conference Call Transcript Lou DiBella Thanks for joining us, everybody for the call for SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader … continue

Deontay Wilder says the old era of heavyweight greats should big-up the new era’s fighters, not hate ’em!

02/22/2018 James Slater

As fans may recall, Deontay Wilder recently made a comment – in reply to being asked what he felt would have happened had he met … continue

Luis Ortiz has been tested seven times in run-up to Wilder fight, his manager says; Wilder hoping his challenger “does the right thing”

02/22/2018 James Slater

The rescheduled Deontay Wilder-Luis Ortiz fight is just days away – nine in fact – and everyone who was excited to see the fight back in November is hoping Cuban southpaw Ortiz comes out clean in any and all drug tests preceding the bout. And, according to Ortiz’ manager Jay Jimenez, his man has indeed been a good guy; being tested some seven times, by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, and coming out clean as a whistle.

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Luis Ortiz: I want to see Deontay Wilder try and knock me out

02/17/201802/16/2018 Showtime Boxing

Unbeaten heavyweight contender Luis “The Real King Kong” Ortiz is finally nearing his first world title opportunity as he prepares to take on WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder Saturday, March 3 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.

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Wilder vs Ortiz Undercard Update

02/15/201802/14/2018 Showtime Boxing

The heavyweight world title showdown between Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz will feature a stacked undercard of exciting attractions that includes top contenders, a former heavyweight champion, exciting prospects and more all entering the ring on Saturday, March 3 from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.

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Andre Dirrell battles Jose Uzcategui in rematch on Wilder-Ortiz card on 3/3

02/12/2018 Showtime Boxing

Top super middleweight contender Andre Dirrell clashes with hard-hitting Jose Uzcategui in a rematch for the IBF Interim 168-pound world title live on SHOWTIME Saturday, March 3 from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, as part of a tripleheader presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Heavyweight champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder will defend his title against Luis “The Real King Kong” Ortiz in the main event of a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader. The telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and also features undefeated former 154-pound champion Jermall Charlo taking on Hugo Centeno, Jr. for the interim WBC middleweight title in the co-feature.

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Deontay Wilder: “I’ll easily get to 50-0”

02/10/201802/09/2018 Showtime Boxing

Just days after the birth of his daughter, American heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder met with members of the Southern California media on Thursday as he prepares to defend his WBC Heavyweight World Championship against fellow-undefeated challenger Luis Ortiz Saturday, March 3 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.

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Wilder-Ortiz, Charlo, Thurman, Garcia, Broner & More! – Quotes

01/24/2018 Showtime Boxing

SHOWTIME Sports and Premier Boxing Champions unveiled the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING television lineup for the first half of 2018 in an unprecedented, first-of-its-kind Boxing Upfront at Cipriani’s in New York City on Wednesday.

Legendary ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. introduced the matchups of 10 marquee events featuring 12 world champions, 14 undefeated fighters and 12 World Championship fights across the first six months of 2018. Among the fighters in attendance included Deontay Wilder, Danny Garcia, Jermall Charlo, Jermell Charlo, Mikey Garcia, Erislandy Lara, Adrien Broner, Keith Thurman, Leo Santa Cruz, Abner Mares and Errol Spence Jr.

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