Luis Ortiz vs Charles Martin

[Master]

LUIS ORTIZ returns to the ring in a big heavyweight fight with fellow contender Charles Martin on New Year's Day.

Ortiz hasn't been in the ring since the summer when he knocked out his opponent Alexander Flores in just one round.

Before that, Ortiz lost via 7th-round KO to former heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder.

Martin has fought six times since his world title loss to Anthony Joshua back in 2016, winning five of those bouts, including one against Gerald Washington on the Wilder-Fury 2 undercard.

And now Ortiz and Martin clash for the chance to assert themselves into heavyweight title picture in 2022.

Ortiz's big heavyweight clash with Charles Martin will take place on Saturday, January 1 2022

The bout will be held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

Luis Ortiz vs Charles Martin (12 rounds - heavyweight)
Frank Sanchez vs Carlos Negron (10 rounds - heavyweight)
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“I can’t wait to give my fans in South Florida a great show on New Year’s Day and earn another shot at the heavyweight title,” said Ortiz.

“Charles Martin is a good fighter, but he’s standing in my way.

"The only thing on my mind is getting in the ring and making a big statement in this fight to show again why the heavyweight division fears me.”

“Nobody wants to fight me, and nobody wants to fight Ortiz, so we’ll fight each other,” said Martin.

“I’m going to show the world on January 1 why I deserve a title shot. I’ve paid my dues, and I want my belt back. Beating Ortiz is going to get me one step closer to that goal.

"To become a two-time heavyweight champion, I have to get past Ortiz first, so that’s exactly what I’m going to do.”

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[palmerq]

Martin has been doing alright since completely folding v Joshua, I think he might beat an old Ortiz here, he's not becoming champion again though. This might be a fairly interesting one to watch.

[X]

In my humble opinion, Charles Martin was very possibly the worst holder of a heavyweight belt in history. The way he folded and just seemed to throw in the towel against Joshua was shameful. Or crooked.

As a former fighter myself, I hardly ever criticise the courage of anybody who steps into a competitive boxing ring - but I think I will make an exception for ‘Prince’ Charles Martin.

[X]

Martin might catch Ortiz cold though …. Luis may be distracted by the fact that it is the anniversary of his debut in 404BC – when Saint Telemachus tried to stop his gladiatorial fight in a Roman amphitheatre, and was stoned to death by the crowd

[Master]

Charles Martin won the vacant belt against Glazkov who never fought again. This illustrates the poor quality of the division.

I agree with X. Martin then put up a pathetic defence of his title against AJ. Anthony had a harder time getting in and out of the ring.

Since then Martin has shown some spirit against Kownacki when he lost a hard fought decision and beating Washington.

Martin should lose to Ortiz and it will be interesting to see what Luis has left.

[palmerq]

Well glazkov destroyed his knee in the fight v martin, just moving around, martin didn't even hit him to cause to it, glazkov semmed to be amazingly well connected though and was getting set up for an easy title win, he was l pretty small but not bad, he got a lucky decision win v USS Cunningham to become the mandatory..not saying that the division isn't poor but martins title win was more a demonstration of some guy knowing the right the people and then some bad luck and a terrible injury :S

Martin did show some heart v the adult baby pole and has been showing his power and he's just a big guy so I'm think Ortiz who as x said previously fought in the colleseum of Rome will show his age and get stopped... Or more likely Ortiz who's just a better fighter smashes him...

Martin by ko for me!