In 2016, Dave Allen took on a Cuban boxer with what nickname?
Luis Ortiz (Cuban boxer) Luis Ortiz (born March 29, 1979) is a Cuban professional boxer. He held the WBA interim heavyweight title from 2015 to 2016; he originally won it 2014, but this first reign was nullified via no contest when he was stripped of the title due to failing a drug test. As an amateur, Ortiz won a silver medal at the 2005 Boxing World Cup. Nicknamed "The Real King Kong", he is known for his size, punching power and counterpunching skills.
Micky Ward George Michael "Micky" Ward Jr. (born October 4, 1965), often known by his nickname of "Irish" Micky Ward, is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2003. He challenged once for the IBF light welterweight title in 1997, and held the WBU light welterweight title in 2000. Ward is widely known for his trilogy of fights with Arturo Gatti (two of which received Fight of the Year awards by "The Ring" magazine), as well as his relentless pressure fighting style. In the 2010 film "The Fighter", based on his early career, Ward was portrayed by Mark Wahlberg.