Eddie Hearn, in an interview with Michael Benson for talkSPORT, stated that, in his opinion, the next opponent Andy Ruiz Jr. (34-2, 22 KOs) will become Luis Ortiz (33-2, 28 KOs).
The head of Matchroom Boxing based his conclusions about the plans of the "Mexican Destroyer" on the impressions of a conversation with manager Luis DeCubas, who collaborates with Al Haymon.
Earlier, Hearn made an offer to Premier Boxing Champions to organize a fight between Ruiz and Derek Chisora ​​(32-12, 23 KOs).
Ortiz himself recently withdrew from the eliminator with Filip Hrgovic, citing a hand injury that he allegedly received in his last fight with Charles Martin. Now Ortiz claims that his hand has healed and he is ready to become a “warm-up” opponent for Anthony Joshua ahead of the rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.
"King Kong Ortiz is back! This week I'm starting to train. My hand injury rehabilitation is complete. I'm ready for anything, including Hrgovic," Ortiz said. - If not him, then any of the key contenders. I've heard rumors that Joshua is looking for a lefty. It would be an honor for me to fight with him while he is waiting for Usyk, who is defending his beautiful country. My prayers are addressed to the Klitschko brothers and the entire Ukrainian people."
