The stage is almost set for Luis Ortiz vs Charles Martin in what is going to be a thrilling heavyweight division bout, know its card, prediction, betting odds, PPV price, tickets
The year 2022 will see some exhilarating fights, especially within the heavyweight division. From Anthony Joshua’s rematch against Oleksandr Usyk, to Tyson Fury vying to defend against Dillian Whyte, boxing fans are certainly in for an action-packed 2022.
Luis Ortiz vs Charles Martin 2022 First Boxing Fight
Luis Ortiz and Charles Martin will set off the new year with their bout at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Ortiz has occupied the top spot of heavyweight rankings for several years, having only been defeated in memorable contests at the hands of former long-time heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.
Luis “King Kong Ortiz makes a return to the ring for the first time since he knocked out Alexander “The Great” Flores in November 2020 in the first round of their FOX PBC Fight Night main event. As for Ortiz’s opponent, Charles Martin is a former IBF heavyweight champion who has won five of his last six fights post his title loss to Anthony Joshua in April 2016. Like Ortiz, the 35-year old American is also stepping into the ring after quite some time. His last showdown was against Gerald Washington in February 2020 which he managed to win.
So here’s all you need to know about the Luis Ortiz vs Charles Martin fight details:
Luis Ortiz vs Charles Martin Date, Time, Venue, Fight Undercard, Tickets, Betting Odds, Prediction
Fight Date: Saturday, January 1
The main card will commence at 8 p.m. ET in the United States and at 1 a.m. BST in the United Kingdom. The main event ring-walks are to take place at around 10:30 p.m. ET and 3:30 a.m. BST, depending on the duration of the earlier main card bouts.
The Ortiz vs Martin bout is scheduled to take place at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla.
Luis Ortiz vs Charles Martin: Record And Biography
Luis Ortiz
Birthplace: Camaguey, Cuba
Date of birth: March 29. 1979
Height: 6’4
Division: Heavyweight
Reach: 78 inches
Total fights: 34
Record: 34-2 with 27 knockouts
Charles Martin
Birthplace: Missouri, United States
Date of birth: April 24th, 1986
Height: 6’5
Division: Heavyweight
Reach: 80 inches
Total fights: 31
Record: 28-2-1 with 25 knockouts
Ortiz vs Martin Full Fight Card, Undercard Tickets
- Luis Ortiz vs. Charles Martin; Heavyweight
- Frank Sanchez vs. Carlos Negron; Heavyweight
- Jonnie Rice vs. Michael Coffie 2; Heavyweight
- Gerald Washington vs. Ali Eren Demirezen; Heavyweight
- Viktor Faust vs. Iago Kiladze; Heavyweight
- Frank Martin vs. Romero Duno; Lightweight
Tickets for the event are now available and can be purchased through Vivid Seats and TicketNetwork.
When And Where To Watch Ortiz vs Martin: Live Stream, PPV Price And Telecast (US, UK, Australia)
US: Fox Sports (8 p.m. ET), $39.99 PPV Price
UK: FITE TV (1 am GMT, 2nd Jan)
Australia: FITE TV ( 12 pm AEDT, 2nd Jan)
Betting Odds And Predictions For Ortiz vs Martin
- Charles Martin +260
- Luis Ortiz -350
Odds courtesy of online sportsbook BetOnline.ag
Prediction
Luis Ortiz is the favourite to win this bout but Martin’s abilities should also not be underestimated as he too could surprise us with some big fists. It’s definitely going to be one hard-hitting bout between the two but Ortiz will most likely emerge victorious as per our predictions.