Main Card showing live from 10:30am VIC, NSW, ACT, TAS | 9:30am QLD | 10:00am SA | 9am NT | 7:30am WA (undercard will show earlier).
Heavyweight world titlist Deontay Wilder and Luis ‘King Kong’ Ortiz made their long-expected rematch officially, formally announcing that they’ll meet again at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Wilder will be making his 10th title defence, retaining his belt is the final hurdle to a much-anticipated rematch with lineal champion Tyson Fury, whom he fought to a disputed draw in December.
On paper, Ortiz looms as a great threat to Wilder. Since the last time they met, Ortiz has gone 3-0, stopping Razvan Cojanu and Travis Kauffman and beating Christian Hammer in March.
Wilder has fought twice in the interim, the controversial draw with Tyson Fury and a violent KO win against Dominic Breazeale.
“When I fought Ortiz not only did he have the pedigree, but also he had the classification of being the boogeyman of the division,” said Wilder. “I agree with those who say that Luis Ortiz was my toughest fight to date. No one wanted to fight him and they still don’t. In the rematch, there’s more confidence and more motivation to do what I have to do. I’ve already seen the style before. It’s going to make it more fun. I can’t wait to see how he tries to handle me when I’m at my best.”
Also on the card will be Santa Cruz taking on Flores, about originally scheduled in February for Santa Cruz’s WBA Featherweight title, however, Flores withdrew and was replaced by Rafael Rivera.
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MAIN CARD
Deontay Wilder vs Luis Ortiz
UNDERCARD
Leo Santa Cruz vs Miguel Flores