WBC Withdraw Sanction Of Wilder’s Title Defence Against Ortiz

The WBC has withdrawn its sanction of their heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder’s title defence against Luis Ortiz, and Wilder will now fight his next mandatory contender, Bermane Stiverne.

WBC Withdraw Sanction Of Wilder’s Title Defence Against Ortiz

Information supplied by WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman in Baku:


The WBC has concluded the process, according to its Clean Boxing Program protocol, in the adverse finding of Luis Ortiz. An official ruling has been sent to the corresponding parties.

The WBC has withdrawn its sanction of their heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder’s title defence against Luis Ortiz, and Wilder will now fight his next mandatory contender, Bermane Stiverne.

Specific details will be released at a later date.