Luis Ortiz, the Cuban southpaw veteran, returned Friday night in Florida with a first-round stoppage win.
The 46-year-old heavyweight easily dispatched a modest opponent, securing his first fight in months.
Veteran Declares Readiness for Top Names
Ortiz told Ring Magazine he feels “great,” both mentally and physically, after his comeback victory.
Weighing 267 pounds, Ortiz boldly declared he is “ready for anybody.”
He listed Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua, despite the slim chances of those bouts materializing.
Ortiz Calls Out Rising Prospect Itauma
Ortiz surprisingly named Moses Itauma, the 20-year-old southpaw, as a possible opponent.
Ortiz acknowledged Itauma’s status as a red-hot prospect everyone currently discusses.
He suggested Itauma could benefit from testing himself against an experienced, durable veteran.
Licensing and Logistics Remain Key Questions
Ortiz could fight in the UK if he secured a license and avoided demanding excessive money.
Such terms might allow Itauma’s team to consider the fight as a meaningful test.
Despite Ortiz being old enough to be Itauma’s father or grandfather, the matchup remains plausible.
Could Itauma Accept the Challenge?
Itauma plans to fight again in December against a top 10 ranked opponent, according to Frank Warren.
If Itauma dispatches another opponent too easily, Ortiz’s offer could appeal as a valuable challenge.
Ortiz still looks durable, with vast experience, despite his declining speed.
The Cuban’s name would add credibility to Itauma’s résumé, even if Ortiz lands only one heavy punch.
