Wilder vs. Ortiz II

International Boxing Hall of Fame 1 Hall of Fame Drive Canastota, NY 13032 P: 315.697.7095 F: 315.697.5356

WBC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH

BETWEEN DEONTAY WILDER AND LUIS ORTIZ

SET FOR NOV. 23rd IN LAS VEGAS

CANASTOTA, NY - NOVEMBER 20, 2019 – On Saturday night undefeated WBC heavyweight champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder will defend his title in a rematch against Luis “King Kong” Ortiz at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The November 23rd bout, which is promoted by BombZquad Promotions, TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, will headline an all-action card presented by Premier Boxing Champions and televised live on FOX Sports PBC Pay Per View.

In their first bout, Wilder scored a 10th round TKO in an action packed battle.

Will Ortiz become heavyweight champion in his second attempt at the title in his rematch with Wilder Saturday night?

Or will Wilder add his name to the list of legendary heavyweights who repeated victory in a championship rematch like Rocky Marciano, who defeated Ezzard Charles twice in title defenses (W 15, KO 8) and Joe Louis, who stopped Billy Conn (KO 13, KO 8) in two title defenses?

“Rematches are such a dramatic and important part of boxing history, especially when the heavyweight championship of the world is on the line,” said Hall of Fame Executive Director Edward Brophy. “Will Wilder win the rematch or will a new champion be crowned? This is why rematches are so intriguing.”

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