Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz (1st meeting) - Revision history

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	*Ortiz down once in round five and twice in round ten. Upon the last knockdown, the referee immediately waves off the bout without starting a count.		*Ortiz down once in round five and twice in round ten. Upon the last knockdown, the referee immediately waves off the bout without starting a count.
	*Wilder earned $2.1 million for the fight, Ortiz earned $500,000. [https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/deontay-wilder-vs-luis-ortiz-what-are-the-purses-for-heavyweight-title-fight/]		*Wilder earned $2.1 million for the fight, Ortiz earned $500,000. [https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/deontay-wilder-vs-luis-ortiz-what-are-the-purses-for-heavyweight-title-fight/]
			*The fight averaged 1.1 million viewers on Showtime, peaking at 1.2 million.[https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/wilder-ortiz-showtime-highest-rated-fight-wilder-stiverne]

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	**[[Mariusz Wach]] went from seventh to fifth.		**[[Mariusz Wach]] went from seventh to fifth.
	**Ortiz, despite being withdrawn from the title bout by the organization because of a failed drug test, only dropped from second to third.		**Ortiz, despite being withdrawn from the title bout by the organization because of a failed drug test, only dropped from second to third.
			**[[Dominic Breazeale]] elevated from sixth to second.
	*The Ring Magazine also decided against punishing Ortiz, keeping him fourth.		*The Ring Magazine also decided against punishing Ortiz, keeping him fourth.

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	===Ranking Movements===		===Ranking Movements===
	*As of September/October, The Ring Magazine rated Ortiz as the fourth-best heavyweight contender in the world. He was also rated No. 1 contender by the WBA, No. 2 by the WBC and No. 9 by the WBO, though WBO dropped Ortiz to No. 14 in October.		*As of September/October, The Ring Magazine rated Ortiz as the fourth-best heavyweight contender in the world. He was also rated No. 1 contender by the WBA, No. 2 by the WBC and No. 9 by the WBO, though WBO dropped Ortiz to No. 14 in October.
	*Shortly following the announcement that Ortiz had failed a drug test, WBA and WBO dropped Ortiz from their rankings. WBC ~~and~~ The Ring Magazine, ~~however, kept Ortiz third and~~ fourth~~, respectively~~.		*Shortly following the announcement that Ortiz had failed a drug test, WBA and WBO dropped Ortiz from their rankings.
			*In November, WBC completely reshuffled their Top 5:
			**Bermane Stiverne dropped from 1st to 15th.
			**Previously third, [[Dillian Whyte]] was elevated to No. 1.
			**[[Carlos Takam]] dropped from fifth to 11th.
			**[[Mariusz Wach]] went from seventh to fifth.
			**Ortiz, despite being withdrawn from the title bout by the organization because of a failed drug test, only dropped from second to third.
			*The Ring Magazine also decided against punishing Ortiz, keeping him fourth.

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	*It was reported on December 21 that both sides were targeting March 3, while the original place and network - Barclays Centre and Showtime, respectively - remained in tact.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-luis-ortiz-4/87301]		*It was reported on December 21 that both sides were targeting March 3, while the original place and network - Barclays Centre and Showtime, respectively - remained in tact.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-luis-ortiz-4/87301]
	*Bout officially announced by the PBC on January 12.[https://www.boxingscene.com/deontay-wilder-vs-luis-ortiz-official-march-3-barclays--124233][https://web.archive.org/web/20180210162842/http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/news/heavyweight-champion-deontay-wilder-defends-title-vs-undefeated-cuban-contender-luis-ortiz][https://web.archive.org/web/20180117095046/https://www.premierboxingchampions.com/]		*Bout officially announced by the PBC on January 12.[https://www.boxingscene.com/deontay-wilder-vs-luis-ortiz-official-march-3-barclays--124233][https://web.archive.org/web/20180210162842/http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/news/heavyweight-champion-deontay-wilder-defends-title-vs-undefeated-cuban-contender-luis-ortiz][https://web.archive.org/web/20180117095046/https://www.premierboxingchampions.com/]

			===Ranking Movements===
			*As of September/October, The Ring Magazine rated Ortiz as the fourth-best heavyweight contender in the world. He was also rated No. 1 contender by the WBA, No. 2 by the WBC and No. 9 by the WBO, though WBO dropped Ortiz to No. 14 in October.
			*Shortly following the announcement that Ortiz had failed a drug test, WBA and WBO dropped Ortiz from their rankings. WBC and The Ring Magazine, however, kept Ortiz third and fourth, respectively.

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	===Timeline===		===Timeline===
	*On August 11 in an interview with [[Al Haymon\|Premier Boxing Champions]] (PBC), Wilder said that he wanted to fight against Luis Ortiz next: "Ortiz is considered the 'Boogeyman' of the sport, whatever that means. I'm the one that's calling him out. I'm the one that wants to see him in that ring, and I do mean soon."[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-boogeyman-luis/79839]		*On August 11 in an interview with [[Al Haymon\|Premier Boxing Champions]] (PBC), Wilder said that he wanted to fight against Luis Ortiz next: "Ortiz is considered the 'Boogeyman' of the sport, whatever that means. I'm the one that's calling him out. I'm the one that wants to see him in that ring, and I do mean soon."[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-boogeyman-luis/79839]
	*Ring Magazine informed on August 25 that Wilder and Ortiz were in "advanced talks" to schedule the fight for November 4 in Brooklyn, New York. The only serious obstacle was [[Bermane Stiverne]], who had so far turned down step-aside payment. WBC president Mauricio Suleiman expressed hope to have the situation resolved "within 10 days".[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/heavyweight-deontay-wilder-luis/80526]		*Ring Magazine informed on August 25 that Wilder and Ortiz were in "advanced talks" to schedule the fight for November 4 in Brooklyn, New York. The only serious obstacle was WBC mandatory [[Bermane Stiverne]], who had so far turned down step-aside payment. WBC president Mauricio Suleiman expressed hope to have the situation resolved "within 10 days".[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/heavyweight-deontay-wilder-luis/80526]
	*Journalist Dan Rafael reported on September 1 that Stiverne had finally agreed to a step-aside deal. Per the agreement, Stiverne would face [[Dominic Breazeale]] on the Wilder-Ortiz undercard; winners of both fights would then meet each other for the WBC title next.[https://www.badlefthook.com/2017/9/1/16240482/bermane-stiverne-to-make-way-for-wilder-ortiz][https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-luis-ortiz/80972]		*Journalist Dan Rafael reported on September 1 that Stiverne had finally agreed to a step-aside deal. Per the agreement, Stiverne would face [[Dominic Breazeale]] on the Wilder-Ortiz undercard; winners of both fights would then meet each other for the WBC title next.[https://www.badlefthook.com/2017/9/1/16240482/bermane-stiverne-to-make-way-for-wilder-ortiz][https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-luis-ortiz/80972]
	*In an article published September 14, Yahoo! Sports wrote that Wilder-Ortiz was essentially a done deal: they obtained a confirmation that the New York Athletic Commission reserved the date of November 4 at Barclays Centre in New York, while Wilder himself posted a tweet that day: "You see @kingkongboxing and NYC don't mix, for we all know what happened to KING KONG when them #BombZquad cannons hit."[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-luis-ortiz-2/81632]		*In an article published September 14, Yahoo! Sports wrote that Wilder-Ortiz was essentially a done deal: they obtained a confirmation that the New York Athletic Commission reserved the date of November 4 at Barclays Centre in New York, while Wilder himself posted a tweet that day: "You see @kingkongboxing and NYC don't mix, for we all know what happened to KING KONG when them #BombZquad cannons hit."[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-luis-ortiz-2/81632]

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	===Timeline===		===Timeline===
	*On August 11 in an interview with [[Al Haymon\|Premier Boxing Champions]] (PBC), Wilder said that he wanted to fight against Luis Ortiz next: "Ortiz is considered the 'Boogeyman' of the sport, whatever that means. I'm the one that's calling him out. I'm the one that wants to see him in that ring, and I do mean soon."[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-boogeyman-luis/79839]		*On August 11 in an interview with [[Al Haymon\|Premier Boxing Champions]] (PBC), Wilder said that he wanted to fight against Luis Ortiz next: "Ortiz is considered the 'Boogeyman' of the sport, whatever that means. I'm the one that's calling him out. I'm the one that wants to see him in that ring, and I do mean soon."[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-boogeyman-luis/79839]
	*Ring Magazine informed on August 25 that Wilder and Ortiz were in "advanced talks" to schedule the fight for November 4 in Brooklyn, New York. The only serious obstacle was Stiverne, who had so far turned down step-aside payment. WBC president Mauricio Suleiman expressed hope to have the situation resolved "within 10 days".[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/heavyweight-deontay-wilder-luis/80526]		*Ring Magazine informed on August 25 that Wilder and Ortiz were in "advanced talks" to schedule the fight for November 4 in Brooklyn, New York. The only serious obstacle was [[Bermane Stiverne]], who had so far turned down step-aside payment. WBC president Mauricio Suleiman expressed hope to have the situation resolved "within 10 days".[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/heavyweight-deontay-wilder-luis/80526]
	*Journalist Dan Rafael reported on September 1 that Stiverne had finally agreed to a step-aside deal. Per the agreement, Stiverne would face [[Dominic Breazeale]] on the Wilder-Ortiz undercard; winners of both fights would then meet each other for the WBC title next.[https://www.badlefthook.com/2017/9/1/16240482/bermane-stiverne-to-make-way-for-wilder-ortiz][https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-luis-ortiz/80972]		*Journalist Dan Rafael reported on September 1 that Stiverne had finally agreed to a step-aside deal. Per the agreement, Stiverne would face [[Dominic Breazeale]] on the Wilder-Ortiz undercard; winners of both fights would then meet each other for the WBC title next.[https://www.badlefthook.com/2017/9/1/16240482/bermane-stiverne-to-make-way-for-wilder-ortiz][https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-luis-ortiz/80972]
	*In an article published September 14, Yahoo! Sports wrote that Wilder-Ortiz was essentially a done deal: they obtained a confirmation that the New York Athletic Commission reserved the date of November 4 at Barclays Centre in New York, while Wilder himself posted a tweet that day: "You see @kingkongboxing and NYC don't mix, for we all know what happened to KING KONG when them #BombZquad cannons hit."[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-luis-ortiz-2/81632]		*In an article published September 14, Yahoo! Sports wrote that Wilder-Ortiz was essentially a done deal: they obtained a confirmation that the New York Athletic Commission reserved the date of November 4 at Barclays Centre in New York, while Wilder himself posted a tweet that day: "You see @kingkongboxing and NYC don't mix, for we all know what happened to KING KONG when them #BombZquad cannons hit."[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-luis-ortiz-2/81632]

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	*Ortiz defended himself by claiming that illegal substances came from the medication he was taking for high blood pressure. On December 1, WBC announced that it had accepted Ortiz' explanation and thus would not ban him from competing for the title. Ortiz was fined $25,000 for failing to inform the WBC about the medication.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/luis-ortiz-gets-benefit-of-the-doubt-from-wbc-still-allowed-to-fight-for-the-title-despite-failed-drugs-test/85957]		*Ortiz defended himself by claiming that illegal substances came from the medication he was taking for high blood pressure. On December 1, WBC announced that it had accepted Ortiz' explanation and thus would not ban him from competing for the title. Ortiz was fined $25,000 for failing to inform the WBC about the medication.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/luis-ortiz-gets-benefit-of-the-doubt-from-wbc-still-allowed-to-fight-for-the-title-despite-failed-drugs-test/85957]
	*On December 8, Ortiz stopped journeyman Daniel Mertz in the second round. After the fight, Wilder came out to the ring and called Ortiz out: "I think you're one of the best and I want to prove I'm one of the best. So for for the best to prove they're the best, the best must fight each other. So I'm going to bless you again with a second opportunity. I'm coming for you, I don't want no excuses!"[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/wilder-vs-ortiz-appears-to-be-back-on-for-good-or-for-bad/86499]		*On December 8, Ortiz stopped journeyman Daniel Mertz in the second round. After the fight, Wilder came out to the ring and called Ortiz out: "I think you're one of the best and I want to prove I'm one of the best. So for for the best to prove they're the best, the best must fight each other. So I'm going to bless you again with a second opportunity. I'm coming for you, I don't want no excuses!"[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/wilder-vs-ortiz-appears-to-be-back-on-for-good-or-for-bad/86499]
	*Bout announced by the PBC on January 12.[https://www.boxingscene.com/deontay-wilder-vs-luis-ortiz-official-march-3-barclays--124233][https://web.archive.org/web/20180210162842/http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/news/heavyweight-champion-deontay-wilder-defends-title-vs-undefeated-cuban-contender-luis-ortiz][https://web.archive.org/web/20180117095046/https://www.premierboxingchampions.com/]		*It was reported on December 21 that both sides were targeting March 3, while the original place and network - Barclays Centre and Showtime, respectively - remained in tact.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-luis-ortiz-4/87301]
			*Bout officially announced by the PBC on January 12.[https://www.boxingscene.com/deontay-wilder-vs-luis-ortiz-official-march-3-barclays--124233][https://web.archive.org/web/20180210162842/http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/news/heavyweight-champion-deontay-wilder-defends-title-vs-undefeated-cuban-contender-luis-ortiz][https://web.archive.org/web/20180117095046/https://www.premierboxingchampions.com/]

	===The Fight===		===The Fight===

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	*Despite this, Wilder insisted that he was still interested in fighting Ortiz, "to make him pay".		*Despite this, Wilder insisted that he was still interested in fighting Ortiz, "to make him pay".
	*Ortiz defended himself by claiming that illegal substances came from the medication he was taking for high blood pressure. On December 1, WBC announced that it had accepted Ortiz' explanation and thus would not ban him from competing for the title. Ortiz was fined $25,000 for failing to inform the WBC about the medication.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/luis-ortiz-gets-benefit-of-the-doubt-from-wbc-still-allowed-to-fight-for-the-title-despite-failed-drugs-test/85957]		*Ortiz defended himself by claiming that illegal substances came from the medication he was taking for high blood pressure. On December 1, WBC announced that it had accepted Ortiz' explanation and thus would not ban him from competing for the title. Ortiz was fined $25,000 for failing to inform the WBC about the medication.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/luis-ortiz-gets-benefit-of-the-doubt-from-wbc-still-allowed-to-fight-for-the-title-despite-failed-drugs-test/85957]
			*On December 8, Ortiz stopped journeyman Daniel Mertz in the second round. After the fight, Wilder came out to the ring and called Ortiz out: "I think you're one of the best and I want to prove I'm one of the best. So for for the best to prove they're the best, the best must fight each other. So I'm going to bless you again with a second opportunity. I'm coming for you, I don't want no excuses!"[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/wilder-vs-ortiz-appears-to-be-back-on-for-good-or-for-bad/86499]
	*Bout announced by the PBC on January 12.[https://www.boxingscene.com/deontay-wilder-vs-luis-ortiz-official-march-3-barclays--124233][https://web.archive.org/web/20180210162842/http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/news/heavyweight-champion-deontay-wilder-defends-title-vs-undefeated-cuban-contender-luis-ortiz][https://web.archive.org/web/20180117095046/https://www.premierboxingchampions.com/]		*Bout announced by the PBC on January 12.[https://www.boxingscene.com/deontay-wilder-vs-luis-ortiz-official-march-3-barclays--124233][https://web.archive.org/web/20180210162842/http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/news/heavyweight-champion-deontay-wilder-defends-title-vs-undefeated-cuban-contender-luis-ortiz][https://web.archive.org/web/20180117095046/https://www.premierboxingchampions.com/]

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	*In an article published September 14, Yahoo! Sports wrote that Wilder-Ortiz was essentially a done deal: they obtained a confirmation that the New York Athletic Commission reserved the date of November 4 at Barclays Centre in New York, while Wilder himself posted a tweet that day: "You see @kingkongboxing and NYC don't mix, for we all know what happened to KING KONG when them #BombZquad cannons hit."[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-luis-ortiz-2/81632]		*In an article published September 14, Yahoo! Sports wrote that Wilder-Ortiz was essentially a done deal: they obtained a confirmation that the New York Athletic Commission reserved the date of November 4 at Barclays Centre in New York, while Wilder himself posted a tweet that day: "You see @kingkongboxing and NYC don't mix, for we all know what happened to KING KONG when them #BombZquad cannons hit."[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-luis-ortiz-2/81632]
	*On September 20, PBC officially announced that Wilder would defend his title against Ortiz on November 4 at Barclays Center in a bout televised by Showtime.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-ko-luis/82133][https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/wilder-ortiz-press-conference-quotes-from-ny/82052]		*On September 20, PBC officially announced that Wilder would defend his title against Ortiz on November 4 at Barclays Center in a bout televised by Showtime.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-ko-luis/82133][https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/wilder-ortiz-press-conference-quotes-from-ny/82052]
	*It was revealed on September 29 that Ortiz failed a drug test a week prior.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/luis-ortiz-deontay-wilder-3/82503] On October 4 WBC called the fight off.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/wbc-deontay-wilder-bermane/82719] The next day, Stiverne was announced as a replacement.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-bermane-stiverne-2/82795] Wilder ~~stopped Stiverne~~ in the ~~first round~~.		*It was revealed on September 29 that Ortiz failed a drug test a week prior.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/luis-ortiz-deontay-wilder-3/82503] On October 4 WBC called the fight off.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/wbc-deontay-wilder-bermane/82719] The next day, Stiverne was announced as a replacement.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-bermane-stiverne-2/82795]
			*Despite this, Wilder insisted that he was still interested in fighting Ortiz, "to make him pay".
			*Ortiz defended himself by claiming that illegal substances came from the medication he was taking for high blood pressure. On December 1, WBC announced that it had accepted Ortiz' explanation and thus would not ban him from competing for the title. Ortiz was fined $25,000 for failing to inform the WBC about the medication.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/luis-ortiz-gets-benefit-of-the-doubt-from-wbc-still-allowed-to-fight-for-the-title-despite-failed-drugs-test/85957]
	*Bout announced by the PBC on January 12.[https://www.boxingscene.com/deontay-wilder-vs-luis-ortiz-official-march-3-barclays--124233][https://web.archive.org/web/20180210162842/http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/news/heavyweight-champion-deontay-wilder-defends-title-vs-undefeated-cuban-contender-luis-ortiz][https://web.archive.org/web/20180117095046/https://www.premierboxingchampions.com/]		*Bout announced by the PBC on January 12.[https://www.boxingscene.com/deontay-wilder-vs-luis-ortiz-official-march-3-barclays--124233][https://web.archive.org/web/20180210162842/http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/news/heavyweight-champion-deontay-wilder-defends-title-vs-undefeated-cuban-contender-luis-ortiz][https://web.archive.org/web/20180117095046/https://www.premierboxingchampions.com/]

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	===Timeline===		===Timeline===
	*On August 11 in an interview with [[Al Haymon\|Premier Boxing Champions]], Wilder said that he wanted to fight against Luis Ortiz next: "Ortiz is considered the 'Boogeyman' of the sport, whatever that means. I'm the one that's calling him out. I'm the one that wants to see him in that ring, and I do mean soon."[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-boogeyman-luis/79839]		*On August 11 in an interview with [[Al Haymon\|Premier Boxing Champions]] (PBC), Wilder said that he wanted to fight against Luis Ortiz next: "Ortiz is considered the 'Boogeyman' of the sport, whatever that means. I'm the one that's calling him out. I'm the one that wants to see him in that ring, and I do mean soon."[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-boogeyman-luis/79839]
	*Ring Magazine informed on August 25 that Wilder and Ortiz were in "advanced talks" to schedule the fight for November 4 in Brooklyn, New York. The only serious obstacle was Stiverne, who had so far turned down step-aside payment. WBC president Mauricio Suleiman expressed hope to have the situation resolved "within 10 days".[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/heavyweight-deontay-wilder-luis/80526]		*Ring Magazine informed on August 25 that Wilder and Ortiz were in "advanced talks" to schedule the fight for November 4 in Brooklyn, New York. The only serious obstacle was Stiverne, who had so far turned down step-aside payment. WBC president Mauricio Suleiman expressed hope to have the situation resolved "within 10 days".[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/heavyweight-deontay-wilder-luis/80526]
	*Journalist Dan Rafael reported on September 1 that Stiverne had finally agreed to a step-aside deal. Per the agreement, Stiverne would face [[Dominic Breazeale]] on the Wilder-Ortiz undercard; winners of both fights would then meet each other for the WBC title next.[https://www.badlefthook.com/2017/9/1/16240482/bermane-stiverne-to-make-way-for-wilder-ortiz][https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-luis-ortiz/80972]		*Journalist Dan Rafael reported on September 1 that Stiverne had finally agreed to a step-aside deal. Per the agreement, Stiverne would face [[Dominic Breazeale]] on the Wilder-Ortiz undercard; winners of both fights would then meet each other for the WBC title next.[https://www.badlefthook.com/2017/9/1/16240482/bermane-stiverne-to-make-way-for-wilder-ortiz][https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-luis-ortiz/80972]
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	*On September 20, PBC officially announced that Wilder would defend his title against Ortiz on November 4 at Barclays Center in a bout televised by Showtime.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-ko-luis/82133][https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/wilder-ortiz-press-conference-quotes-from-ny/82052]		*On September 20, PBC officially announced that Wilder would defend his title against Ortiz on November 4 at Barclays Center in a bout televised by Showtime.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-ko-luis/82133][https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/wilder-ortiz-press-conference-quotes-from-ny/82052]
	*It was revealed on September 29 that Ortiz failed a drug test a week prior.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/luis-ortiz-deontay-wilder-3/82503] On October 4 WBC called the fight off.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/wbc-deontay-wilder-bermane/82719] The next day, Stiverne was announced as a replacement.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-bermane-stiverne-2/82795] Wilder stopped Stiverne in the first round.		*It was revealed on September 29 that Ortiz failed a drug test a week prior.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/luis-ortiz-deontay-wilder-3/82503] On October 4 WBC called the fight off.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/wbc-deontay-wilder-bermane/82719] The next day, Stiverne was announced as a replacement.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-bermane-stiverne-2/82795] Wilder stopped Stiverne in the first round.
	*Bout announced by the ~~[[Premier Boxing Championships\|~~PBC]] on January 12.[https://www.boxingscene.com/deontay-wilder-vs-luis-ortiz-official-march-3-barclays--124233][https://web.archive.org/web/20180210162842/http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/news/heavyweight-champion-deontay-wilder-defends-title-vs-undefeated-cuban-contender-luis-ortiz][https://web.archive.org/web/20180117095046/https://www.premierboxingchampions.com/]		*Bout announced by the PBC on January 12.[https://www.boxingscene.com/deontay-wilder-vs-luis-ortiz-official-march-3-barclays--124233][https://web.archive.org/web/20180210162842/http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/news/heavyweight-champion-deontay-wilder-defends-title-vs-undefeated-cuban-contender-luis-ortiz][https://web.archive.org/web/20180117095046/https://www.premierboxingchampions.com/]

	===The Fight===		===The Fight===