Luis Ortiz (Cuban boxer)

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Luis Ortiz
Born	(1979-03-29) March 29, 1979 (age 45) Camaguey, Cuba
Nationality	Cuban
Other names	The Real King Kong
Statistics
Weight(s)	Heavyweight
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Reach	84 in (213 cm)
Stance	Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights	26
Wins	24
Wins by KO	21
Losses	0
No contests	2
Medal record Men's boxing Representing  Cuba World Cup 2005 Moscow Heavyweight

Luis Ortiz (born March 29, 1979) is a Cuban professional boxer. He is a two-time and current WBA interim heavyweight champion, having originally been stripped of his belt for testing positive for anabolic steroids. Nicknamed "The Real King Kong", Ortiz is known for his size, punching power and his counterpunching skills. He participated in the 2005 Boxing World Cup. Ortiz holds notable wins over Monte Barrett and Bryant Jennings. Ortiz is signed with Golden Boy Promotions.^[1]

With a reported 343-19 amateur record, Ortiz was a long-time member of the Cuban National Team without succeeding at the top international level. In 2006 Ortiz won the Cuban National "Playa Giron" at 91 kg. He holds amateur wins over many notable Cuban fighters including Mike Perez.

Cuban Championships medals:

• 2002 - Silver medal 95 kg
• 2003 - Bronze medal 91+ kg
• 2005 - Silver medal 91 kg
• 2006 - Gold medal 91 kg
• 2008 - Bronze medal 91+ kg

International results:

• 2005 - Panamerican Championships, Brazil - Gold medal 91 kg
• 2005 - World Cup (Team Competition), Russia - Silver medal 91 kg
• 2005 - World Championships, China - Quarter-finalist

Ortiz is currently undefeated and the highest ranked WBA fighter at #1. He trains with Dino Spencer at the World Famous 5th Street Gym in Miami Beach. He lives in Miami.

24 wins (21 knockouts), 0 losses (0 knockouts), 0 draw, 2 NC [2]
Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
—	—	Tony Thompson	—	- (12)	2016-03-05	DC Armory, Washington, District of Columbia	Defending WBA interim heavyweight title
Win	24–0 2 NC	Bryant Jennings	TKO	7 (12), 2:41	2015-12-19	Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York	Retained WBA interim heavyweight title
Win	23–0 2 NC	Matias Ariel Vidondo	KO	3 (12), 0:17	2015-10-17	Madison Square Garden, New York	Won vacant WBA interim heavyweight title
Win	22–0 2 NC	Byron Polley	TKO	1 (8), 2:38	2015-06-20	Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec
NC	21–0 2 NC	Lateef Kayode	NC	1 (12), 2:55	2014-09-11	Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, The Joint, Las Vegas, Nevada	Won vacant WBA interim heavyweight title; subsequently stripped. Original TKO1 win changed to no contest after Ortiz tests positive for nandrolone.
Win	21–0 1 NC	Monte Barrett	KO	4 (10), 0:38	2014-04-03	Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
Win	20–0 1 NC	Alex Gonzales	KO	1 (10), 2:00	2013-11-26	BB&t Center, Sunrise, Florida
NC	19–0 1 NC	Joseph Rabotte	NC	3 (10), 2:59	2013-07-20	The Outdoor Miage, Greensboro, North Carolina	Original TKO3 win changed to no contest after Ortiz tests positive for nandrolone.
Win	19–0	Santiago De Paula	TKO	4 (10), 2:22	2012-11-16	Club el Millon, Santo Domingo
Win	18–0	Juan Carlos Antonio Maldonado	TKO	1 (6)	2012-11-09	Gimnasio Joan Guzman, Guachupita
Win	17–0	Jose Santos Peralta	KO	1 (10), 2:24	2012-10-30	Gimnasio Joan Guzman, Guachupita
Win	16–0	Walter Palacios	TKO	2 (6), 0:10	2012-05-26	Polideportivo Espana, Managua
Win	15–0	Epifanio Mendoza	DQ	7 (10), 1:07	2012-02-10	Community Center, Palm Bay, Florida	Won WBO, WBC Latino heavyweight titles
Win	14–0	Frank Mola	RTD	2 (10), 3:00	2011-11-25	Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo
Win	13–0	Arron Lyons	RTD	7 (10), 3:00	2011-08-12	Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida
Win	12–0	Henry Saenz	TKO	3 (?)	2011-07-30	Gimnasio Nacional, San Jose
Win	11–0	Luis Andres Pineda	KO	6 (?), 1:43	2011-06-17	Arena Roberto Duran, Panama City
Win	10-0	Jason Barnett	KO	1 (6), 2:38	2011-06-03	A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida
Win	9–0	Corey Winfield	KO	3 (8, 2:28	2011-05-21	Rec Center, Wilson, North Carolina
Win	8-0	Bert Cooper	TKO	2 (10), 1:29	2011-04-23	Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo, Miami, Florida
Win	7-0	Jerry Butler	TKO	3 (6), 1:40	2011-04-02	Roger Dean Stadium, Jupiter, Florida
Win	6-0	Ruben Rivera	DQ	5 (8), 2:50	2011-01-28	Double Tree Westshore Hotel, Tampa, Florida
Win	5–0	Francisco Alvarez	TKO	8 (8), 1:27	2010-12-07	Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida
Win	4-0	Zack Page	TKO	8 (8), 0:42	2010-10-19	Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida
Win	3-0	Kendrick Releford	UD	8	2010-08-24	Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida
Win	2-0	Charles Davis	TKO	4 (6), 2:20	2010-06-15	Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida
Win	1-0	Lamar Davis	TKO	1 (4), 1:18	2010-02-16	Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida

• WBA interim world heavyweight title (2015–present)
• WBO Latino heavyweight title (2012)
• WBC Latino heavyweight title (2012)
• WBA Inter-American heavyweight title (2012)
• WBA Fedelatin heavyweight title (2011)
• WBC FECARBOX heavyweight title (2010)

• Boxing record for Luis Ortiz from BoxRec (registration required)