Luis Ortiz

A mountain of a man, Luis Ortiz has a lethal combination of punching power, technical skills and physical gifts. He stands 6’4 but possesses a Sonny Liston-esque 84-inch reach that gives him deceptive range. Far from a wild brawler, he is a smart, efficient tactician who manages to dispatch his opponents without taking much punishment.

Born on March 29, 1979 in Camagüey, Cuba, Ortiz honed his craft on the Cuban National Team, where he built up a very impressive amateur record. Some reports suggest that he ended his amateur career with a record of 343-19. Despite that, he didn’t quite break through on the world stage, with his best result likely being his gold at the 2005 Panamerican Championships.

He was 30 years old when he made his professional debut on February 16, 2010 against Lamar Davis. It didn’t last long, as he took out Davis in the first round by TKO. His next fight was another TKO victory, this one in the fourth round against Charles Davis. A few months later, he won the WBC FECARBOX heavyweight title when he defeated Kendrick Releford by unanimous decision after eight rounds.

After running his record to 10-0 with most of those wins coming by KO or TKO, Luis Ortiz got a shot at the WBA Fedelatin heavyweight title. He put on another strong performance when he knocked out Luis Andres Pineda in the sixth round. Four fights later, he was facing Epifanio Mendoza for the WBC and WBO Latino heavyweight titles. He controlled the fight from the opening bell until round seven, when his opponent got disqualified for an intention blow below the belt.

While Ortiz was facing primarily journeymen and past-their-prime fighters, he was taking care of business by getting finishes. His boxing ability was evident to every observer, and he was clearly confident in the ring, no doubt due to his hundreds of amateur fights. He has a relaxed punching style, which enables him to throw powerful punches without loading up, and while he has killer instinct, he doesn’t chase the knockout. His footwork is also very smooth for a heavyweight.

After another four finishes, he fought Joseph Rabotte, who had lost 10 consecutive fights at the time. The bout was originally ruled a third-round KO for Luis Ortiz, but was later turned into a no contest when it was determined that Rabotte actually fell out of the ring.

With two impressive KOs, Ortiz got a shot at the WBA interim heavyweight title on September 11, 2014. He destroyed Lateef Kayode by TKO in the very first round, but he didn’t keep the belt for long, as he failed a drug test, which changed the result of the fight to a no contest.

He got back into action nine months later after his suspension was up and scored a first-round TKO win over Byron Polley. He then proceeded to win back that WBA interim heavyweight title when he knocked out Matias Ariel Vidondo in the third round. Three fights later he added the WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title to his collection with a unanimous decision win over Malik Scott.

What is Luis Ortiz's Record?

Luis Ortiz's record currently stands at 33 wins, 3 loses and 0 draws. Of those 33 wins he has stopped 28 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 85%. Of his 3 loses, he's been stopped 2 times. He's boxed a total of 180 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 5 rounds on average.

What was Ortiz's last fight?

Luis Ortiz's last fight took place against Andy Ruiz Jr's on 4th Sep 2022, in Los Angeles, United States. He lost by unanimous decision after 12 rounds. That fight was 28 days ago.

How active is Luis Ortiz?

Ortiz's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years and 7 months, meaning he has been fighting on average every 8 months and 19 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 36 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 7.2 rounds on average.

Where is Luis Ortiz From?

Ortiz was born in Cuba.

How Old Is Luis Ortiz?

The heavyweight is currently 43 years old. He was born on 29th March 1979, so he will turn 44 in 5 months and 27 days.

How long has Ortiz been fighting?

Luis Ortiz made his professional debut in February 2010, so he has been a pro for 12 years and 7 months.

How good is Luis Ortiz?

Ortiz is currently ranked 7th by the The Ring, 14th by the IBF, 11th by the WBC and 9th by the WBA at Heavyweight.

How tall is Luis Ortiz?

Ortiz is 6' 4" (6 Foot and 4 inches) which is 193cm (1 meter and 93 centimeters).

What is Ortiz's Reach?

His reach is 83.9 inches (83.9") which is 213 cm (2 meters and 13 centimeters).

What stance does Luis Ortiz use?

Ortiz fights from a southpaw stance, which means he favours his left hand as his power hand when fighting.

What are some potential opponents for Luis Ortiz?

Some potential future fights for Ortiz include Tyson Fury, Filip Hrgovic, Frank Sanchez, Dillian Whyte and Joe Joyce.

What will be Luis Ortiz's Next Fight?

Luis Ortiz doesn't currently have a fight scheduled.

Some potential future fights for Ortiz include Tyson Fury, Filip Hrgovic, Frank Sanchez, Dillian Whyte and Joe Joyce.

How can I stream Luis Ortiz's Fights?

In the UK you can usually stream Ortiz's fights on Fite.TV – PPV.

In the US you can usually stream Luis Ortiz's fights via Fite.TV – PPV US.

What are some recent Luis Ortiz results?

Ortiz has beaten 3 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 2 of them, going the distance once.

In his last fight, he lost to Andy Ruiz Jr on 4th September 2022 by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, United States.

Previous to that, he had defeated Charles Martin on 1st January 2022 by technical knockout in the 6th round in their IBF World Heavyweight eliminator fight at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Florida.

Going into that contest, he had beat Alexander Flores on 7th November 2020 by knockout in the 1st round at Microsoft Theater, California.

Before that, he had been beaten by Deontay Wilder on 23rd November 2019 by knockout in the 7th round in their WBC World Heavyweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Las Vegas.

He had won against Christian Hammer on 2nd March 2019 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Barclays Center, New York.

Luis Ortiz Stats

Age	Date Of Birth	Nationality	Height	Reach	Stance	Weight Division
43	March 29, 1979	Cuba	193 cm	213 cm	southpaw	Heavyweight (200+ lb)

Luis Ortiz Record

Professional Record	Wins	Wins By KO	Knockout Percentage	Losses	Losses By Stoppage	Draws	Pro Rounds	Debut
33-3-0	33	28	85%	3	2	0	180	2010

Luis Ortiz Rankings

Weight	The Ring Magazine	WBC	IBF	WBA	WBO
Heavyweight	7	11	14	9	-

Luis Ortiz Recent Contests

Date	Opponent	Result	Venue
2022-09-04	Andy Ruiz Jr	Lost (UD 12)	Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA, United States
2022-01-01	Charles Martin	Won (TKO 6)	Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Florida, United States
2020-11-07	Alexander Flores	Won (KO 1)	Microsoft Theater, California, United States
2019-11-23	Deontay Wilder	Lost (KO 7)	MGM Grand, Las Vegas, United States
2019-03-02	Christian Hammer	Won (UD 10)	Barclays Center, New York, United States
2018-12-01	Travis Kauffman	Won (KO 10)	Staples Center, LA, United States
2018-07-28	Razvan Cojanu	Won (KO 2)	Staples Center, LA, United States
2018-03-03	Deontay Wilder	Lost (TKO 10)	Barclays Center, New York, United States
2016-12-10	David Allen	Won (TKO 7)	Manchester Arena, Manchester, United Kingdom
2016-11-12	Malik Scott	Won (UD 12)	Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco
2016-03-05	Tony Thompson	Won (KO 6)	DC Armory, Washington, United States
2015-12-19	Bryant Jennings	Won (TKO 7)	Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, United States
2015-10-17	Matias Ariel Vidondo	Won (KO 3)	Madison Square Garden, New York, United States
2015-06-20	Byron Polley	Won (TKO 1)	Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada
2014-09-11	Lateef Kayode	Draw (NC )	Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, The Joint, Las Vegas, United States