Ortiz refused Khrgovich, citing injury

Andrew Karlov Jan. 5, 2022, 5:09 a.m.
Luis Ortiz
Luis Ortiz

Tuesday promoter Philip Hrgovich (14-0, 12 KO) Kalle Sauerland announced that Luis Ortiz (33-2, 28 KO) Not interested in facing El Animal in the IBF Heavyweight Final Eliminator. According to Jake Donovan, the Cuban's decision was influenced by the injury he received in a duel with Charles Martin...

According to Boxingscene, King Kong paid for the win on Saturday with an injured arm and will not be ready to re-enter the ring anytime soon.

Given Ortiz's position, the IBF proposed a duel with Hrgovic next in the rankings Joseph Parker (30-2, 21 KOs). The New Zealander must respond by Friday.

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