Luis Ortiz (27-0, 23 KOs), an undefeated heavy champion,
tested positive for unnamed
banned substances in a recent drug test conducted by the
Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA). This is the third time
Ortiz has failed a drug test.
Ortiz is scheduled to face
Deontay Wilder (38-0, 37 KOs) for his
WBC World Heavyweight Title on
November 4th at the
Barclays Center in
Brooklyn. The failed drug test now threatens this long-awaited heavyweight bout with cancellation.
Dan Rafael of
ESPN reported that
Ortiz's promoter,
Lou Dibella, stated that fans may see a rematch of
Wilder vs.
Bermane Stiverne (25-2-1, 21 KOs) on
November 4th if
Ortiz is forced to pull out of his matchup with the defending champion.
Stay tuned to
The Weigh-In Boxing Blog and Podcast for more information on
Ortiz and his potential heavyweight matchup with
Deontay Wilder on November 4th.
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