Showtime announced on Thursday afternoon that powerful heavyweight knockout artist Luis Ortiz (27-0, 23 KOs) will square off against Derric Rossy (31-12, 15 KOs) in the featured undercard bout of the Andre Berto vs. Shawn Porter event later this month. The two will lock horns in a 10-round affair and will serve as the final precursor to the Showtime-televised main card.
As previously reported, Jermell Charlo (28-0, 13 KOs), one of boxing’s best young champions, will be back in action when he defends his WBC super welterweight title against Charles Hatley (26-1-1, 18 KOs). The two will collide in the co-feature, which will be televised live on Showtime from inside Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
The Showtime Championship Boxing card, which is presented by Premier Boxing Champions, will be broadcast live beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.