TYSON FURY and Anthony Joshua have both been called out by Luis Ortiz.
That’s despite the 43-year-old suffering a heavy defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr earlier this month.
Veteran Cuban fighter Ortiz lost 111-114, 112-113 and 111-114 to Mexican ace Ruiz Jr in Los Angeles – his second defeat in four fights and third of his professional career.
Ortiz’s two other losses both came against Deontay Wilder – then the WBC champion.
And despite his setback against Ruiz Jr, who was almost two stone heavier, Ortiz has now set his sights on either Fury or Joshua.
The British pair are currently in talks to fight each other in December, potentially at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
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But talks are slow as both men look to secure the best deal possible.
And Ortiz hopes he will be considered by Fury or Joshua should both parties fail to reach an agreement.
Ortiz is confident he can hold his ground against the giants, and believes his performance against bigger man Ruiz Jr proves it won’t be an exhibition.
Ortiz said: “Hey Fury and Joshua, I hear you both are looking for opponents.
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“Well I am down to fight either one of you. Let’s see what you young lads can do against me.
“Give me my respect, all heavyweights have or will get dropped at some point.
“So to say I’m old because I went down and got up, then what does that say about Fury hitting the canvas or Joshua or Whyte or Wilder? Are they old?
“I mean I did stand in front, toe-to-toe with a man who weighed in 25 more pounds than me and I mostly took the fight to him.
“And with all respect to Ruiz, I’d love a rematch with him.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
