Wilder had a decision win over Bermane Stiverne in 2015, but he has yet to face a real bad ass challenger. All five of his title defenses have come via knockout in his home state, but he looked raw and unpolished in many of them despite facing second-rate opposition.

A victory over Ortiz would put an end to any remaining skepticism that Wilder is anything more than a protected big puncher.

Ortiz, on the other hand, has a chance to score the type of win that might announce him as the most dangerous threat in the division.