Best fights of Luis Ortiz
Over 16 years as a professional, Luis Ortiz has compiled a 35-3 (30) record, including ten title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Luis Ortiz KOs Bryant Jennings
On December 19, 2015 Luis Ortiz defended his WBA interim heavyweight title against Bryant Jennings. Ortiz was 36 years old with a record of 23-0, and Jennings was 31 with a record of 19-1. Ortiz was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak, while Jennings was coming off a loss. Ortiz stopped Bryant Jennings via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
2. Luis Ortiz defeats Christian Hammer
On March 2, 2019 Luis Ortiz faced Christian Hammer in a heavyweight bout. Ortiz was 39 years old with a record of 30-1, and Hammer was 31 with a record of 24-5. Both Ortiz and Hammer were on a 2-fight winning streak. Ortiz won via unanimous decision.
3. Luis Ortiz loses to Deontay Wilder via KO
On March 3, 2018 Luis Ortiz fought Deontay Wilder for the WBC heavyweight title. Ortiz was 38 years old with a record of 28-0, and Wilder was 32 with a record of 39-0. Ortiz was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Wilder was on an undefeated 39-fight winning streak. Wilder stopped Ortiz via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
4. Luis Ortiz KOs Travis Kauffman
On December 1, 2018 Luis Ortiz faced Travis Kauffman in a heavyweight bout. Ortiz was 39 years old with a record of 29-1, and Kauffman was 33 with a record of 32-2. Both Ortiz and Kauffman were coming off a win. Ortiz stopped Travis Kauffman via KO in the 10th round.
5. Luis Ortiz loses to Deontay Wilder in their 2nd fight via KO
On November 23, 2019 Luis Ortiz fought Deontay Wilder for the WBC heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Ortiz was 40 years old with a record of 31-1, and Wilder was 34 with a record of 41-0-1. Ortiz was on a 3-fight winning streak and Wilder was coming off a win. Wilder stopped Ortiz via KO in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
6. Luis Ortiz defeats Malik Scott
On November 12, 2016 Luis Ortiz fought Malik Scott for the vacant WBA InterContinental heavyweight title. Ortiz was 37 years old with a record of 25-0, and Scott was 36 with a record of 38-2-1. Ortiz was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Scott was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ortiz won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Luis Ortiz KOs Charles Martin
On January 1, 2022 Luis Ortiz faced Charles Martin in a heavyweight bout. Ortiz was 42 years old with a record of 32-2, and Martin was 35 with a record of 28-2-1. Ortiz was coming off a win and Martin was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ortiz stopped Charles Martin via TKO in the 6th round.
8. Luis Ortiz loses to Andy Ruiz Jr. via unanimous decision
On September 4, 2022 Luis Ortiz faced Andy Ruiz Jr. in a heavyweight bout. Ortiz was 43 years old with a record of 33-2, and Jr. was 32 with a record of 34-2. Ortiz was on a 2-fight winning streak and Jr. was coming off a win. Ortiz lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Jr..
9. Luis Ortiz KOs Alexander Flores in 45 seconds
On November 7, 2020 Luis Ortiz faced Alexander Flores in a heavyweight bout. Ortiz was 41 years old with a record of 31-2, and Flores was 30 with a record of 18-2-1. Ortiz was coming off a loss, while Flores was coming off a win. Ortiz stopped Alexander Flores via KO in the 1st round.
10. Luis Ortiz KOs Daniel Martz
On December 8, 2017 Luis Ortiz faced Daniel Martz in a heavyweight bout. Ortiz was 38 years old with a record of 27-0, and Martz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ortiz was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Ortiz stopped Daniel Martz via KO in the 2nd round.