Deontay Wilder vs Luis Ortiz rematch: When is fight, UK start time, how can I watch it, TV channel, undercard, odds
Everything you need to know as the WBC champion defends his title against the Cuban veteran in Las Vegas
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Your support makes all the difference.World heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder defends his WBC title in a rematch against Luis Ortiz in Las Vegas this weekend.
The undefeated American came within seconds of being stopped by the Cuban veteran in the pair’s first bout before rallying to win via TKO.
Wilder has since knocked out Dominic Breazeale and then retained his belt in a controversial draw against Tyson Fury.
If Wilder defeats Ortiz, he’s expected to rematch Fury in February.
Here is everything you need to know about the fight:
When is the fight?
The fight is scheduled to take place on Saturday 23 November at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
What time will the fight start in the UK?
The ringwalks are expected to begin around 5am UK time on Sunday.
How can I watch it?
The fight will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Action with coverage starting at 2am on Sunday.
What are their records?
Wilder is undefeated in 42 professional fights, winning 40 by knockout.
Ortiz’s record boasts 31 wins, 26 of which ended by knockout, with his only loss coming at the hands of Wilder.
Who is on the undercard?
Luis Nery vs Emmanuel Rodriguez (bantamweight)
Brandon Figueroa vs Julio Ceja (super bantamweight)
Leo Santa Cruz vs Miguel Flores (super featherweight)
Leduan Barthelemy vs Eduardo Ramirez (super featherweight)
Jerry Perez vs Mark John Yap (super featherweight)
Viktor Slavinskyi vs Rigoberto Hermosillo (super featherweight)
Arnold Alejandro vs TBA (lightweight)
Omar Juarez vs Kevin Shacks (super lightweight)
Jose Manuel Gomesz vs Daniel Placeres (super featherweight)
Angel Alejanadro vs TBA (featherweight)
Shon Mondragon vs TBA (super bantamweight)
Vito Mielnicki Jr vs Marklin Bailey (welterweight)
Marsellos Wilder vs Dustin Long (cruiserweight)
What are the odds?
Wilder – 1/6
Ortiz – 9/2
Draw – 25/1
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