Wilder set to face biggest challenge of his career

With his WBC title on the line Deontay "the bronze bomber" Wilder will face the biggest challenge of his career on March 3rd.

His opponent is Cuban star Luis Ortiz.

Wilder and Ortiz were set to fight on November 4th but the fight was scrapped due to Ortiz failing his drug screen. This was not the first time Ortiz had trouble passing a drug screen, with as many as three other failures in the past.

Nevertheless, Ortiz is a dangerous opponent with a solid amateur and pro resume. He took the silver medal at the World Cup in Moscow back in 2005 and has over 350 amateur fights. As a professional he has compiled a record of 28-0 with 24 knockout's and 2 no contests.

Deontay Wilder who has struggled to maintain his image as a worthy heavyweight champion by facing sub par competition looks to validate himself against a quality opponent in Ortiz.  

With a win over Ortiz he may be able to secure a chance to unify his belts and earn an enormous payday by fighting Anthony Joshua of the UK. Joshua is also set to defend his title against Joseph Parker in March.

The fight will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and air on Showtime.