Luis Ortiz suspended by WBA.

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  1. houmzz

    houmzz Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The big issue in this matter, was Ortiz's handlers failing to notify VADA that he was taking the medication in question. When Ortiz's handlers filled out the initial paperwork for VADA, they were required to list every medication that Ortiz was taking.

    Ortiz's troubles don't end there.

    The dangerous puncher was the WBA's mandatory challenger to Anthony Joshua, who also holds the IBF, IBO world titles.

    The WBA has their own out of competition anti-doping program - which is also run by VADA.

    As a result of their partnership with VADA, WBA President Gilberto Mendoza said that his organization is recognizing Ortiz's failed test for the Wilder fight.

    Attorney Michael McAleenan of Smith Alling, on behalf of the WBA, issued a letter to Ortiz and his handlers - advised them that Ortiz was under suspension, removed from the rankings and stripped of his mandatory position. Ortiz is facing no less than a six month suspension.

    Mendoza confirms that a clean B-sample is the only way Ortiz can clear himself in this predicament.

    In past situations, there has rarely been a B-sample that generated a different result to the A-sample.

    This is the second time that Ortiz has been in trouble with the WBA. The Cuban southpaw tested positive for Nandrolone, an anabolic steroid, following a first-round knockout of Lateef Kayode in September 2014. The victory gave him the WBA's interim-title. He later stripped of the belt and suspended for several months for the failed test.

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  2. heizenberg

    heizenberg Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It'll be interesting to see what Luis Ortiz legacy would be like if hes done after this. Rumors say hes a lot older then he is listed so who knows how he'll come back from the lay off. Guys got a tone of skill I would love to have seen him fight Wilder or Joshua or any of the top heavies for that matter.
     
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  3. cippi

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    ortiz is a bum. no confidence . wat the hell is going on? full of skill but needs to rely on peds not cool . hes a heavy there gonna fall if u hit them hard anyways
     
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    its a no brainer is legacy is tarnished. and will have bad rep as guy who took peds .
     
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  5. MrTombourineMan

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    So is it fair to assume Joshua's WBA mandatory will be the winner of the Charr/Ustinov/Oquendo cluster****?

    What a waste of time that will be. :hang
     
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  6. OpinionOfACasual

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    Eddie Hearn's fault obviously.

    Looking forward to some conspiracy arising along the lines of "Hearn drugged Ortiz when he was under contract" or something like that.
     
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  7. houmzz

    houmzz Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yes, the never-ending story of WBA title continues.
     
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  8. houmzz

    houmzz Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He drugged Ortiz, haha.
     
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  9. houmzz

    houmzz Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think he does it because he is at least 48 years old. They removed the interview where he said that he fought Pernell, so do the math.
     
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  10. heizenberg

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    True but still I wonder how he would've stacked up with passed heavyweights. If he comes back from this (he probably will try) it'll be interesting to see whats next for him.
     
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  11. Max Thunder

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    It was a mistake to get involved with Wilder.
     
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  12. Lady Girl

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    wow

    shocking isnt it?

    ha

    now can the wba please explain to

    me how fres Oquendo is even ranked?
     
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  13. SnatchBox

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    Yes now we can get Wilder vs fres Oquendo!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  14. The Long Count

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    Wilder wouldn't take that fight. Oquendo can box
     
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  15. Rock0052

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    The biggest issue is that Ortiz is boxing 15 years too late and doesn't have the connections to compensate for it. The hammer falls on guys like Ortiz so boxing can make it look like they're tough on PED's.

    Every big name from the 90's and early 2000's got a free pass or a slap on the wrist for testing positive or getting caught via other methods. Heck, people don't even consider not rating those fighters, rating them lower, or taking away their HOF spot.

    A different passport probably would've done King Kong a world of good.
     
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