02-26-2017, 12:05 PM
Luis Ortiz vs. Dillian Whyte Could Be Possible, Says Eddie Hearn
By Edward Chaykovsky
Promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sports says it's possible that we could see a heavyweight clash between top contenders Luis Ortiz (27-0, 23 KOs) and Dillian Whyte (20-1, 15 KOs). Both fighters work with Hearn's company.
Both fighters saw action on the same card last December in Manchester. Whyte won a close twelve round split decision in a wild war with domestic rival Dereck Chisora, while Ortiz broke down and stopped overmatched David Allen.
According to Hearn, Whyte is very eager to get himself in position for a world title shot and may jump on the opportunity to fight fight Ortiz to get there.
Whyte is ranked fourth with the WBC and wants to get in line to fight world champion Deontay Wilder, who returns on Saturday night against Gerald Washington in a voluntary defense in Alabama.
"[Whyte] had a great win against Dereck Chisora in a wonderful fight and he's looking to get out on the Kell Brook card, or even June 3 at The O2," Hearn exclusively told Sky Sports.
"He's moving up the world rankings. He wants fights that will position him for a shot at a world title, like the likes of Ortiz. [Ortiz] is in a great position - he's No 1 with the WBA, No 2 with the WBC, highly-ranked with the IBF."
Ortiz, like Whyte, is looking for a world title shot.
The Cuban puncher is already the mandatory challenger under the WBA - and remains in line for the winner of Anthony Joshua vs. Wladimir Klitschko, which takes place on April 29th at Wembley. The only issue is the Joshua-Klitschko winners will also have an mandatory obligation under the IBF, against Kubrat Pulev.
Ortiz is also on the verge of a WBC title shot, with a possible final eliminator being ordered against Bermane Stiverne for a crack at Wilder, but the Canadian boxer - who previously held the WBC belt - has little interest in facing Ortiz.
By Edward Chaykovsky
Promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sports says it's possible that we could see a heavyweight clash between top contenders Luis Ortiz (27-0, 23 KOs) and Dillian Whyte (20-1, 15 KOs). Both fighters work with Hearn's company.
Both fighters saw action on the same card last December in Manchester. Whyte won a close twelve round split decision in a wild war with domestic rival Dereck Chisora, while Ortiz broke down and stopped overmatched David Allen.
According to Hearn, Whyte is very eager to get himself in position for a world title shot and may jump on the opportunity to fight fight Ortiz to get there.
Whyte is ranked fourth with the WBC and wants to get in line to fight world champion Deontay Wilder, who returns on Saturday night against Gerald Washington in a voluntary defense in Alabama.
"[Whyte] had a great win against Dereck Chisora in a wonderful fight and he's looking to get out on the Kell Brook card, or even June 3 at The O2," Hearn exclusively told Sky Sports.
"He's moving up the world rankings. He wants fights that will position him for a shot at a world title, like the likes of Ortiz. [Ortiz] is in a great position - he's No 1 with the WBA, No 2 with the WBC, highly-ranked with the IBF."
Ortiz, like Whyte, is looking for a world title shot.
The Cuban puncher is already the mandatory challenger under the WBA - and remains in line for the winner of Anthony Joshua vs. Wladimir Klitschko, which takes place on April 29th at Wembley. The only issue is the Joshua-Klitschko winners will also have an mandatory obligation under the IBF, against Kubrat Pulev.
Ortiz is also on the verge of a WBC title shot, with a possible final eliminator being ordered against Bermane Stiverne for a crack at Wilder, but the Canadian boxer - who previously held the WBC belt - has little interest in facing Ortiz.