SUMMARY
- All await the thrilling boxing match between Teofimo Lopez and Jamaine Ortiz on February 8 2024 in Las Vegas.
- Both the fighters are coming off victories and should be looking to make an impact in this fixture.
The stage is set for a thrilling boxing match between Teofimo Lopez and Jamaine Ortiz on February 8 2024 in Las Vegas. Lopez would be defending his WBO and The Ring super lightweight titles against Ortiz which makes the stakes quite high for the 26-year-old. Lopez has held multiple titles at two different weight classes including lightweight and light welterweight.
His last bout was against Josh Taylor at the Madison Square Garden, New York, U.S. Winning the WBO and The Ring light welterweight titles via unanimous decision. His opponent Ortiz has also held the USBA and NABF titles during his career span and looks to make the most out of the opportunity. He last fought in a bout against Antonio Moran at the American Bank Center winning via UD.
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— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) January 23, 2024
Both the fighters are coming off victories and should be looking to make an impact in this fixture. Teofimo was also the world’s best active light welterweight by The Ring magazine and the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board, and second by ESPN. Both the boxers also fight with the same orthodox stance which could make it interesting in closing the distances and exchanges.
Teofimo Lopez vs Jamaine Ortiz stats
Stats | Teofimo Lopez | Jamaine Ortiz |
Age | 26 | 27 |
Wins | 19 | 17 |
Losses | 1 | 1(1-Draw) |
Height | 5 ft 8 in | 5 ft 8 in |
Division | Super Lightweight | Super Lightweight |
Reach | 68.5 in | 69 |
Weight | 140 lbs. | 138 lbs |
Teofimo Lopez vs Jamaine Ortiz: Fight breakdown and prediction
Teofimo Lopez holds a professional boxing record of 19 wins and 1 loss. Out of his wins, 13 have come through knockout while 6 have via decision. This shows that he holds knockout power and can pose an early threat to his opponent. His only loss would come against George Kambosos Jr via split decision. He has had 2 TKO victories out of his last 5 wins.
His opponent Jamaine Ortiz holds a professional record of 17 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. Out of the 17 wins 8 have come via knockout finishes and 9 via decisions. He also had two TKO finishes out of his last 5 wins. Ortiz suffered his only loss against Vasiliy Lomachenko at the Madison Square Garden via UD. Lopez is confident that he will be able to knock out Ortiz and already has shared his plans for other fights.
Looks like Teofimo Lopez is planning to knock out Jamaine Ortiz.
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Although both the boxers hold similar records, Teofimo can be seen as a favorite. The 26-year-old is much more known for his cardio and ring presence winning many of his bouts during the later rounds. This may lack for Ortiz who seems to be more reliant on the initial rounds for a victory. Fans can expect the fight to go the distance and Lopez walking out the winner.
Prediction – Teofimo Lopez defeats Jamaine Ortiz via Decision.