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Preview: Luis Ortiz, Stephen Smith, Jamie McDonnell and Martin Murray all fight in Monte Carlo

Luis Ortiz v Mailk Scott
Image: Luis Ortiz's heavyweight clash with Mailk Scott tops the bill in Monte Carlo

Your one-stop preview of a packed bill in Monte Carlo, with Luis Ortiz, Stephen Smith, Jamie McDonnell and Martin Murray all in action this Saturday night, live on Sky Sports.

Background

'King Kong' Ortiz is considered one of the most dangerous heavyweights on the planet and can stake his claim for a world title shot when he battles Malik Scott.

Tale of the Tape - Luis Ortiz v Malik Scott

On an exciting undercard, Smith will attempt to win a world title at the second attempt as he challenges WBA super-featherweight champion Jason Sosa.

Jamie McDonnell makes the fifth defence of his WBA bantamweight belt against the dangerous Liborio Solis, while Murray will take on unbeaten replacement Nuhu Lawal. 

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What the fighters say

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Malik Scott says Luis Ortiz is the real deal but still expects to pull off a satisfying victory

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Stephen Smith said he has learned important lesson after falling short in his first world title fight

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Jamie McDonnell expects a tough world title defence against Liborio Solis

What the trainer says

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Joe Gallagher says Smith is mentally tougher after defeat to IBF champion Jose Pedraza

What the experts say

He walks people down, he hunts them down, and they can't escape. As an attacking aggressive fighter, Ortiz is dangerous.
Johnny Nelson on Luis Ortiz

He is the real deal. He's won 25, knocked 22 of them out, and he is just walking through them all.
Darren Barker on Luis Ortiz

He's a far more skilful fighter than people realise and he is well-seasoned at world title level. Nothing fazes him or worries him.
Carl Froch on Jamie McDonnell

The weigh-in:

Luis Ortiz, Malik Scott

Luis Ortiz: 17st 1lb 5ozs

Malik Scott: 17st 8lbs 4ozs

Also See:

Stephen Smith, Jason Sosa

Jason Sosa: 9st 2lbs 8ozs

Stephen Smith: 9st 4lb

Jamie McDonnell, Liborio Solis

Jamie McDonnell: 8st 6lbs

Liborio Solis: 8st 5lbs 7ozs

Martin Murray, Nuhu Lawal

Martin Murray: 11st 13lbs 7ozs

Nuhu Lawal: 11st 11lbs 5ozs

The time draws near...

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Luis 'King Kong' Ortiz will be targeting another explosive victory when he faces Malik Scott, live on Sky Sports

Watch Luis Ortiz v Malik Scott on the Monte Carlo card, including Martin Murray, Jamie McDonnell and Stephen Smith, from 7pm, Saturday, live on Sky Sports 2.

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