Anderson Silva vs Tito Ortiz: Ortiz misses weight by 5 pounds; comes in at 200lbs
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Tito Ortiz at the weigh-ins (Credits: MACLIFE)
Tito Ortiz missed weight by a significant margin at the official weigh-ins for Anderson Silva boxing match. The former UFC light-heavyweight champion will be taking on the legendary Anderson Silva (former UFC middleweight champion) on the 11th of September in an eight-round boxing match at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
The fight is set to be the co-main event under Triller productions, with another high-voltage bout between boxing legend Evander Holyfield and UFC veteran Vitor Belfort as the main event.
Anderson Silva hits the scales at 192.6 while Tito Ortiz comes in 5 pounds overweight
At the official weigh-ins that concluded recently, Tito Ortiz came in 5 pounds heavier than the stipulated weight of 195 pounds. While Ortiz weighed in at 200 pounds, his opponent Anderson Silva came in at 192.6 pounds, well within the 195 mark. In a recent interview with Mike Heck of MMA Fighting, Ortiz had hinted that he might not be able to make the weight.
Mike Heck who was there at the event, got to know from Silva that he was disappointed with Ortiz missing weight. But, ‘The Spider’ divulged that the fight would go ahead on the 11th of September as planned.
Mike Heck’s Tweet read: “Just spoke with Anderson Silva. While he was disappointed Tito Ortiz missed weight, he said the fight will move forward tomorrow from his end. Interview coming to @MMAFighting shortly.“
Silva is coming off a win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in June this year. The UFC legend put on a stunning striking display to win a close fight via split decision in Chavez Jr’s own backyard. This was Silva’s first boxing fight in almost 16 years. His record currently reads 2 wins and 1 loss.
Ortiz, on the other hand, will be making his professional boxing debut. He is also coming off a bitter personal life experience after stepping down as the Mayor of Huntington Beach. Ortiz will be looking forward to burying the ghosts of his troubled recent past to rest, come the 11th of September.
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