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==Professional career== |
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He trains with Dino Spencer at the World Famous [[5th Street Gym]] in Miami Beach. He lives in Miami. |
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=== WBA Interim Heavyweight Title === |
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==== First Win & No Contest ==== |
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On October 11, 2014 Ortiz knocked down [[Lateef Kayode]] (20-0, 16 KOs) in the first round to in the Interim WBA Heavyweight title. 15 unanswered punches by Ortiz which scored on Kayode forced the stoppage. After the bout, Kayode claimed the knockdown was a slip, and stated the stoppage was premature, however Ortiz tested positive for a banned substance after the fight. On October 27, 2014, the NSAC postponed the taking of a decision whether to change the result to a no-contest or not until a full hearing of Ortiz who was not yet ready to testify on that date.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Fight:1912055|title=Fight:1912055 - BoxRec|website=boxrec.com|access-date=2016-05-02}}</ref> |
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==== Second Chance vs. Vidondo ==== |
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A year after being stripped, Ortiz had a second chance of becoming Interim World Champion, this time against Matias Ariel Vidondo of Argentina. Vidondo was down once in rounds two and three, Ortiz winning the bout via KO in round 2. |
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==== Ortiz vs. Jennings ==== |
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Ortiz had his first real test against former world title challenger [[Bryant Jennings]] (19-1, 10 KOs) on December 19, 2015. Ortiz won the bout via TKO in the seventh round to successfully retain his World Title. This was Jennings first stoppage loss in his pro career.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Fight:2017859|title=Fight:2017859 - BoxRec|website=boxrec.com|access-date=2016-05-02}}</ref> Ortiz improved his record to 24 wins, 21 by knockout and no losses and ranked at #1 by the World Boxing Association.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wbanews.com/wba-ranking#.VyeHjYQrLIU|title=World Boxing Association Ranking {{!}} World Boxing Association|website=www.wbanews.com|access-date=2016-05-02}}</ref> |
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|style="text-align:center;" colspan="9"|'''27 fights''', '''25 wins''' (22 knockouts), '''0 losses''', '''0 draw''', ''' 2 NC''' |
|style="text-align:center;" colspan="9"|'''27 fights''', '''25 wins''' (22 knockouts), '''0 losses''', '''0 draw''', ''' 2 NC''' |
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Born | Camaguey, Cuba | March 29, 1979||||||||||||||
Nationality | Cuban | ||||||||||||||
Other names | The Real King Kong | ||||||||||||||
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Weight(s) | Heavyweight | ||||||||||||||
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||||||||||||||
Reach | 84 in (213 cm) | ||||||||||||||
Stance | Southpaw | ||||||||||||||
Boxing record | |||||||||||||||
Total fights | 27 | ||||||||||||||
Wins | 25 | ||||||||||||||
Wins by KO | 22 | ||||||||||||||
Losses | 0 | ||||||||||||||
No contests | 2 | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Luis Ortiz (born March 29, 1979) is a Cuban professional boxer. He is a two-time and current WBA interim heavyweight champion, having originally been stripped of his belt for testing positive for anabolic steroids.[1] As an amateur, he won a silver medal at the 2005 Boxing World Cup. Nicknamed "The Real King Kong", Ortiz is known for his size, punching power and counterpunching skills.
Amateur career
With a reported 343-19 amateur record, Ortiz was a long-time member of the Cuban National Team without succeeding at the top international level. In 2006 Ortiz won the Cuban National "Playa Giron" at 91 kg. He holds amateur wins over many notable Cuban fighters including Mike Perez.
Cuban Championships medals:
- 2002 - Silver medal 95 kg
- 2003 - Bronze medal 91+ kg
- 2005 - Silver medal 91 kg
- 2006 - Gold medal 91 kg
- 2008 - Bronze medal 91+ kg
International results:
- 2005 - Panamerican Championships, Brazil - Gold medal 91 kg
- 2005 - World Cup (Team Competition), Russia - Silver medal 91 kg
- 2005 - World Championships, China - Quarter-finalist
Professional career
He trains with Dino Spencer at the World Famous 5th Street Gym in Miami Beach. He lives in Miami.
WBA Interim Heavyweight Title
First Win & No Contest
On October 11, 2014 Ortiz knocked down Lateef Kayode (20-0, 16 KOs) in the first round to in the Interim WBA Heavyweight title. 15 unanswered punches by Ortiz which scored on Kayode forced the stoppage. After the bout, Kayode claimed the knockdown was a slip, and stated the stoppage was premature, however Ortiz tested positive for a banned substance after the fight. On October 27, 2014, the NSAC postponed the taking of a decision whether to change the result to a no-contest or not until a full hearing of Ortiz who was not yet ready to testify on that date.[2]
Second Chance vs. Vidondo
A year after being stripped, Ortiz had a second chance of becoming Interim World Champion, this time against Matias Ariel Vidondo of Argentina. Vidondo was down once in rounds two and three, Ortiz winning the bout via KO in round 2.
Ortiz vs. Jennings
Ortiz had his first real test against former world title challenger Bryant Jennings (19-1, 10 KOs) on December 19, 2015. Ortiz won the bout via TKO in the seventh round to successfully retain his World Title. This was Jennings first stoppage loss in his pro career.[3] Ortiz improved his record to 24 wins, 21 by knockout and no losses and ranked at #1 by the World Boxing Association.[4]
Professional Boxing Record
Titles in boxing
- WBA interim world heavyweight title (2015–present)
- WBO Latino heavyweight title (2012)
- WBC Latino heavyweight title (2012)
- WBA Inter-American heavyweight title (2012)
- WBA Fedelatin heavyweight title (2011)
- WBC FECARBOX heavyweight title (2010)
References
- ^ Fox Sports - "Heavyweight Luis Ortiz Tests Positive for Steroids" by Jeandra LeBeauf (2016). BadCulture p.1 www.badculture.net Retrieved 14-03-2016.
- ^ "Fight:1912055 - BoxRec". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-05-02.
- ^ "Fight:2017859 - BoxRec". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-05-02.
- ^ "World Boxing Association Ranking | World Boxing Association". www.wbanews.com. Retrieved 2016-05-02.
External links
- Boxing record for Luis Ortiz from BoxRec (registration required)