Luis Ortiz’ quotes from the recent media day hit the internet, and already the memes are being put together.
“I’m always trying to reach the top of the mountain,” said the Cuban heavyweight contender, who faces Andy Ruiz Jr. this Sunday in Los Angeles. “I want the top prize. This is a very important fight for me, but so is every fight. They all get me closer to another world title shot. It’s all about training, training and more training. I feel better now than I did when I was 25.”
That one was a viral post Tyson Fury even re-sent to his followers it was so good, with the point being that the Camaguey native is the oldest looking 43-year-old in the world.
“Training camp is winding down and it’s exciting,” he said. “We’re just waiting for camp to be over and for fight night to begin. My objective is always the same and it doesn’t change. I’m trying to do whatever it takes to beat my opponent.”
His opponent remains one of the mysteries of the modern heavyweight era. A former heavyweight champion who took the belts from Anthony Joshua in 2019 at 268 pounds, lost them back to the Brit at 283 ½ six months later and then returned to the ring in May of last year at 256 to win a clearcut decision over Chris Arreola that nonetheless saw him hit the deck in the second round.
The Mexican is known more for being a “one-hit wonder” with weight issues than a talented boxer-puncher with deceptively fast hands and the skills to beat anyone in the division when he’s on.
