47-Yr-Previous Luis Ortiz Wins in 15 Seconds

Luis Ortiz wanted simply 15 seconds to cease Terrell Jamal Woods because the 47-year-old heavyweight veteran powered Crew Miami to victory over Crew Atlanta within the Crew Boxing League playoffs on Friday evening.

Ortiz wasted no time imposing himself on Woods in the course of the Miami Assassins’ 21-11 victory over the Atlanta Assault on the Yaarab Shrine Middle.

The previous world title challenger got here out firing with a vicious physique assault earlier than pinning Woods on the ropes and switching easily upstairs.

Ortiz floored the skilled American with a heavy barrage.

After referee Michael Alexander allowed Woods to proceed, the Cuban southpaw instantly resumed his assault with head photographs, forcing the official to wave off the competition moments later.

Luis Ortiz

The emphatic victory was a far cry from the pair’s earlier Crew Boxing League assembly on June 26.

On that event, Ortiz needed to accept a choice after the one scheduled spherical, with Woods surviving to listen to the ultimate bell regardless of being outboxed.

This time, there was no want for the scorecards. Ortiz’s relentless begin ensured the rematch was over virtually as quickly because it started.

Woods, who has as soon as been scheduled to struggle Oliver McCall, entered the bout with 108 skilled fights to his title and has shared the ring with quite a few revered heavyweight prospects and contenders throughout a profession stretching again to 2011.

Regardless of all that have, he had no reply to Ortiz’s explosive opening assault.

Heavyweight Energy

Though Crew Boxing League makes use of a singular one-round format, Ortiz once more demonstrated the punching energy that made him one of many heavyweight division’s most averted contenders throughout his prime.

At 47 years previous, the Cuban proved he can nonetheless finish issues instantly. Ortiz stays undefeated within the three-minute format.

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