{"id":66580,"date":"2017-03-31T03:28:53","date_gmt":"2017-03-31T08:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=66580"},"modified":"2017-03-31T03:29:29","modified_gmt":"2017-03-31T08:29:29","slug":"luis-ortiz-stuns-press-during-media-event-breaking-boxing-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=66580","title":{"rendered":"Luis Ortiz Stuns Press During Media Event – Breaking Boxing News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Luis<\/a>Unbeaten heavyweight contender Luis \u201cThe Real King Kong\u201d Ortiz (27-0, 23 KOs) will return to the ring to take on Long Island\u2019s Derric Rossy (31-12, 15 KOs) in a 10-round showdown Saturday, April 22 in a Premier Boxing Champions event live from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING\u2122.<\/p>\n

Also competing in undercard action is four-division world champion Amanda \u201cReal Deal\u201d Serrano (31-1-1, 23 KOs) who will look to make history by becoming the first woman and the first Puerto Rican fighter to win a fifth world title in five different weight classes. Both the Ortiz vs. Rossy and Serrano bouts were announced at a press conference in New York City on Thursday.<\/p>\n

SHOWTIME Boxing coverage of the Ortiz vs. Rossy and Serrano bouts will be announced in the coming days. <\/p>\n

The April 22 event is headlined by former world champions Andre Berto and Shawn Porter battling in a welterweight world title eliminator. Televised coverage of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, presented by Premier Boxing Champions, begins at 9 p.m. ET\/6 p.m. PT on SHOWTIME and also features unbeaten super welterweight world champion Jermell Charlo defending against top contender Charles Hatley.<\/p>\n

Additional undercard attractions feature a group of unbeaten prospects as Mexico\u2019s Jose Miguel Borrego (11-0, 10 KOs) battles 2012 Spanish Olympian Jonathan Alonso (12-0, 4 KOs) in an eight-round junior welterweight showdown, Julian Sosa (7-0-1, 2 KOs) entering the ring in a six-round welterweight fight and 2016 Haitian Olympian Richardson Hitchins (1-0, 1 KO) in a four-round junior welterweight bout.<\/p>\n

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by DiBella Entertainment, start at $50 (not including applicable fees) and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Group discounts are available by calling 844-BKLYN-GP. The Charlo vs. Hatley fight is co-promoted by TGB Promotions and Don King Promotions.<\/p>\n

One of the most feared heavyweights in the world, Ortiz has worked his way into the WBA\u2019s mandatory position to fight the winner of the Anthony Joshua-Wladimir Klitschko, who fight for Joshua\u2019s IBF and the vacant WBA Super World Championship. The Cuban-born fighter had previously picked up the interim title in 2015 with a stoppage of Matias Ariel Vidondo and defended the title with a dominant knockout of former title challenger Bryant Jennings later that year. Last year saw Ortiz continue to run through heavyweight contenders as he earned TKO victories over Tony Thompson and David Allen plus a victory over Malik Scott.<\/p>\n

Fighting out of Medford, New York, Rossy was a 2004 Golden Gloves champion and a defensive end for Boston College before turning pro in October 2004. Rossy owns victories over Axror Muralimov, Ray Mercer and Carl Drumond in addition to challenges top heavyweights Eddie Chambers, Vyacheslav Glazkov and Bermane Stiverne. This will be the ninth undefeated fighter that Rossy faces in his pro career.<\/p>\n

Raised in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, Serrano gravitated toward boxing from watching her older sister Cindy, also a professional fighter. She picked the sport up quickly, amassing a 9-1 record during a brief amateur career in which she won the New York Golden Gloves title in 2008. The 28-year-old would go on to fight all over the world, seizing her first world title in 2011 when she defeated Kimberly Connor to grab a super featherweight belt. In 2014, she went to Argentina and defeated Maria Elena Maderna to become a world champion at lightweight. Her world title climb continued in 2016 as she stopped Olivia Gerula in the first round to capture her featherweight championship and followed that up with a victory over Alexandra Lazar to add a super bantamweight title to her collection. She most recently put on a show at Barclays Center in January when she defeated two-division champion Yazmin Rivas by unanimous decision.<\/p>\n

Here is what the participants had to say Thursday from Gallagher\u2019s Steakhouse in Manhattan:<\/p>\n

LUIS ORTIZ<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not a man of many words, but yesterday was my birthday, so with that extra year of experience, I\u2019ll speak a little bit more.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m ready to fight right now. I\u2019m waiting for the opportunity to fight the winner of Anthony Joshua vs. Wladimir Klitschko. They better get ready, because \u2018King Kong\u2019 will be waiting for them.<\/p>\n

\u201cI work very hard to stay in shape. All year round I am in the gym and staying ready. When the time comes and I have a fight offered, I will always be ready.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy plan is to become the heavyweight champion of the world. I feel like I\u2019m with the right team now that will open those doors for me. Whoever they put in front of me, I will take care of them.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love fighting in New York because there are such smart fans here who really love boxing. They love the knockout and I\u2019m excited to be here to do my job.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been working hard and waiting to get a victory on April 22. Once I get past this bout, it\u2019s on to bigger and better things. I\u2019ll find out everything about Rossy that I need to know on April 22 and put on a great show.<\/p>\n

\u201cAge is nothing to me. So many fighters have competed into their late age. I still have a lot left in the tank.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would love to fight Deontay Wilder. We\u2019re both big, tough fighters. These are the kind of fights that people want to see. I know that my time will come.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re looking forward to this new relationship and this first fight on April 22. I can\u2019t wait to get out there in front of the fans and show my skills. I believe it will finally be time for \u2018King Kong\u2019 to come out of the jungle.\u201d<\/p>\n

DERRIC ROSSY<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen they brought the fight to me, I said let\u2019s do it. We\u2019re doing it right by fighting at Barclays Center.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a real fight. I\u2019m always ready. The fans are who pays us and they want to see a legitimate fight. This is going to be a quality matchup on April 22.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think our styles will match up well. He throws his hands well and I think I do the same. I sometimes try to be more evasive and I\u2019m anticipating him bringing it. There might be some bull in a China shop, but then it could turn. We both adapt well in the ring.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can\u2019t ask for anything better than this kind of fight. We\u2019re both top-notch heavyweights and we\u2019re going to go at it. It\u2019s a thrill for me to be there regardless, but I think the fans are really going to be the winners.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve fought a lot of really good heavyweights. I won\u2019t know how he stacks up until I get in there with him. All I know is that he\u2019s tough, rugged and good.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy situation is that I always have to stay ready in the gym. I happened to be ready when the call came and I said yes as soon as I could.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m going to win this fight and it\u2019s going to set up some big things. I\u2019m in this business to get a world title. I have to go through Luis Ortiz to get there.\u201d<\/p>\n

AMANDA SERRANO<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t wait to get back in the ring and put on a show in front of the fans. That\u2019s what I love to do and it\u2019ll be great to do it at Barclays Center.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m motivated to make history. This would be my sixth world title in five weight divisions. This is a goal that my whole team has had. We want me to be the first Puerto Rican fighter to conquer five divisions. I want to be known as the girl who made history.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think every fighter wants to be known as the best in the world. If I\u2019m not the best, I want to be one of the best. I want to be remembered and open the door for girls around the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m very thankful for everyone who came out here today. This is a great opportunity for me on April 22. I\u2019m going for history. I want this so badly. I train hard and I have a great team taking care of me.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat better place to make history than at Barclays Center in Brooklyn? No matter who they put in front of me, it\u2019s going to be a night of fireworks. I\u2019m doing this for female boxing. I\u2019m going to show how much talent we have. This is the one that I want more than anything. I always put on a show for my fans in Brooklyn and my eyes are on the prize.\u201d<\/p>\n

LOU DIBELLA, President of DiBella Entertainment<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m really happy today to announce some great additions to a terrific card on April 22 in Brooklyn and live on SHOWTIME. Everyone knows the main event is a great fight in the welterweight division. We also announced a 154-pound matchup as the co-main event with Jermell Charlo vs. Charles Hatley.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe biggest announcement is that a very big man, is going to be on this card. All Luis Ortiz has done as a professional fighter is knock guys out. He\u2019s one of the most feared and avoided men in the heavyweight division. Ortiz and his team want the biggest fights out there. He knows that being seen on a card of this magnitude is a tremendous opportunity.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know that Luis Ortiz has a big victory in mind on April 22 that will propel him to a bigger fight and eventually to the biggest fights in the world. This guy deserves the opportunity.<\/p>\n

\u201cAmanda Serrano is a great champion. She\u2019s one of the best pound-for-pound female fighters I the world today. No female fighter in history has ever won five titles in five weight classes. But it\u2019s even more amazing, given the long history of the sport on the island, that no Puerto Rican fighter has ever become a five-division world champion. On April 22 Amanda Serrano will attempt to make history.<\/p>\n

\u201cAmanda has won titles as heavy as 135-pounds and now she\u2019ll be fighting at 118-pounds. That\u2019s an amazing achievement. She\u2019s always fought the best out there and she\u2019s always proven that she is the best. She deserves the attention she\u2019s getting. She may be the best fighter I promote, period. This woman stands should-to-shoulder with any of them.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI know that Derric Rossy is going to give a test to Ortiz. But he\u2019s never been predicted to win. Every time I watch his fight against Bermane Stiverne, I saw him winning the fight. This guy is a real professional and he deserves this opportunity.<\/p>\n

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Executive VP & General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to be here announcing such a fantastic undercard from top to bottom. Amanda Serrano is looking to become the first woman and Puerto Rican to win world titles in five weight classes. A card this deep, you know that it is a SHOWTIME card.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese are the kind of cards that SHOWTIME, Lou DiBella and Barclays Center are working on every day. This was a good event and now it is a great event.\u201d<\/p>\n

BRETT YORMARK, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been a special start to the year for Brooklyn Boxing. You think about January 14 and March 4 and what great nights those were. Now we have April 22 and it has become a special card. We\u2019re excited about what we\u2019re building in Brooklyn. We\u2019re making great strides.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to welcome Luis Ortiz to Barclays Center for the first time. I\u2019m sure it will be a special night. We\u2019re thrilled to welcome back Amanda Serrano as well for what should be a historic night.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re going to continue to put on the biggest and best events we can. It\u2019s been a great start to the year and we\u2019re looking forward to more to come.\u201d<\/p>\n