According to the organizers and promoters, the November 23rd matchup at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas gives 40-year-old southpaw Ortiz a chance to avenge his loss to Wilder in a 10th-round stoppage in March 2018 in his only prior world title bout.
“When I fought Ortiz, not only did he have the pedigree, but also he had the classification of being the boogeyman of the division.
I agree with those who say that Luis Ortiz was my toughest fight to date. No one wanted to fight him and they still don’t. In the rematch there’s more confidence and more motivation to do what I have to do.
“I’ve already seen the style before. It’s going to make it more fun. I can’t wait to see how he tries to handle me when I’m at my best” Wilder said.
Wilder has held the title since January 2015 and drew with Tyson Fury last December, with a highly-anticipated rematch on the cards.
Should he beat the Cuban again, that will pave the way for another showdown against Fury which the Gypsy King has said will take place on February 22.
Fury was taken to 12 rounds in his most recent fight, prevailing on a unanimous decision against Sweden’s Otto Wallin in Nevada.
