The Decathlon: Joshua denied as Wilder agrees Ortiz rematch

Ten things from the world of sport on Wednesday 29 May

Undefeated American boxer Deontay Wilder is the reigning WBC heavyweight champion
Undefeated American boxer Deontay Wilder is the reigning WBC heavyweight champion
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1. Wilder to fight Ortiz

Deontay Wilder has announced that his next bout will be a rematch against Luis Ortiz - not a heavyweight title super-fight with Anthony Joshua.

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