By Jim Dower: Deontay ‘Bronze Bomber’ Wilder (39-0, 38 KOs) says there will be an announcement soon to present his March 3 title defense against Luis ‘King Kong’ Ortiz (28-0, 24 KOs) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
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Dirrell-Uzecategui 2 WON’T take place on Wilder vs. Ortiz card on Mar.3
By Jim Dower: Rumors of the rematch between Andre Dirrell (26-2, 16 KOs) and Jose Uzcategui (26-2, 22 KOs) taking place on the undercard of the heavyweight fight between WBC champion Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz on March 3 on Showtime are false, according to Dan Rafael.
Fury: Joshua is not better than Deontay Wilder
By Tim Royner: Tyson Fury is still slowly losing weight to get in condition to resume his boxing career in March or April. Fury doesn’t seem too concerned about heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (20-0, 20 KOs).
Joshua: I don’t have much respect for many heavyweights
By Scott Gilfoid: Anthony Joshua doesn’t like the way that Tyson Fury has been letting it have it with a nonstop flow of criticism about his career, talent and his physique. Joshua (20-0, 20 KOs) feels that Fury is discrediting his accomplishments that he’s achieved during his 4-year pro career. For that reason, Joshua says he doesn’t respect the 29-year-old Fury (25-0, 18 KOs).
Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz agreed for March 3 in Brooklyn, NY
By Stanley White: WBC heavyweight champion Deontay ‘The Bronze Bomber’ Wilder and Luis ‘King Kong’ Ortiz have agreed on a fight for March 3, according to RingTV.com. Wilder-Ortiz will be facing each other at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Deontay Wilder: I am the best; everyone else is average
By Scott Gilfoid: WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (39-0, 38 KOs) has a nice holiday message to give to the other top heavyweights in the division such as Anthony Joshua. Wilder wants the other heavyweights that he’s the best, and they’re beneath his talent level. In other words, they WON’T beat Deontay when the time comes.
Gerald Washington questions Ortiz’s quickness for Wilder fight
By Tim Royner: Former heavyweight world title challenger Gerald Washington says he’s really looking forward to the fight between WBC heavyweight champion Deontay ‘Bronze Bomber’ Wilder (39-0, 38 KOs) and unbeaten #3 WBC Luis ‘King Kong’ Ortiz (28-0, 24 KOs) in 2018.
Joshua says he can break Deontay Wilder’s confidence
By Jeff Aranow: Anthony Joshua (20-0, 20 KOs) has spotted a flaw in heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder’s game that he feels he can exploit when the time comes for the 2 of them to face each other in a unification fight in 2018.
George Foreman says Anthony Joshua is the No.1 heavyweight
By Jim Dower: 2-time former heavyweight champion ‘Big’ George Foreman rates Anthony Joshua (20-0, 20 KOs) as the top heavyweight in the division and the guy to beat in this era. Foreman, 68, says the best heavyweight match that can be made right now is Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder, according to Foreman.
Thurman: Joshua isn’t ready for Deontay Wilder fight
By Tim Royner: Keith Thurman thinks it’s still too early for IBF/WBA heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua to face WBC belt holder Deontay ‘Bronze Bomber’ Wilder in a unification fight. Thurman feels that Joshua needs a few more fights under his belt before he’s fully ready to take the fight with Wilder.