Luis Ortiz is a Cuban professional boxer.
As an amateur, Luis won a silver medal at the 2005 Boxing World Cup.
In August 2014, Boxing Scene reported that Ortiz would get his first world title opportunity, fighting for the vacant WBA interim heavyweight title against the undefeated former cruiserweight contender Lateef Kayode (20–0, 16 KOs) on 11 September at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card was to be televised on Fox Sports 1.
He held the WBA interim heavyweight title from 2015 to 2016.
Luis was challenged twice for the WBC heavyweight title in 2018 and 2019.
He is known by the Nickname “King Kong”, Luis is known for his formidable punching power and counterpunching skills.
As of November 2021, he is ranked as the world’s eighth-best active heavyweight by The Ring magazine and the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board.
Luis Ortiz Net Worth
Luis Ortiz has an estimated net worth of $10 million. He accrued his wealth through his career profession as boxer.