LUIS ORTIZ would love an chance' to fight Anthony Joshua, in place of Oleksandr Uzyk.
With a 12-round masterclass, Usyk defeated AJ of WBA, IBF, and WBO unified titles last September.
Luis Ortiz would love to have the opportunity to fight Anthony Joshua
They have agreed to a rematch, but the Ukrainian 35-year-old has bravely fought for his country in the war against Russia.
Joshua, 32, is a good friend of Usyk, but it could lead to a rematch.
He and Eddie Hearn both confirmed that they are open to an interim fight if necessary.
Cuban Ortiz (42), is now ready to take advantage of the shortage of southpaw heavyweights, and to offer his services to AJ.
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Jay Jimenez, his manager, said that Luis "King Kong" Ortiz would love the chance to face Joshua.
Ortiz was in a similar position in 2019, when Jarrell Miller (33), was removed from fighting Joshua following three failed drug tests.
He turned down PS7million in order to pursue a rematch against Deontay Wilder (36), which he lost via knockout.
Otto Wallin is now with Ortiz in offering his services to Usyk if he cannot continue with his rematch.
Wallin, aged 30, left Tyson Fury (33), in need of 47 stitches during their fight three year ago. He lost the fight on points.
The Swede considers himself a greater challenge to AJ than Ortiz and Charles Martin, 35, the British star KO'd in 2015.
SunSport spoke with Wallin: "If you look at me three, I think I'd be your best option."
"I had a really good fight against Fury. I sent him to the hospital with 47 stitches. It was Fury's most difficult fight.
"If you take a look at Usyk, and you want to find someone similar to him then I'm your best choice.
"They know I am interested in the fight, and I want it."
