Lewkowicz’s prediction that Ortiz will be “stripped very soon” refers to the WBC’s active stance on title defenses; with Ortiz unable to sign fight contracts due to a temporary restraining order, the sanctioning body is unlikely to let the interim belt sit idle.

Sebastian Fundora presents a lot of obvious matchup problems as a 6’5” fighter at 154 lbs. Keith Thurman will be the next to try this Saturday night, as he challenges Fundora for the WBC super welterweight title,