Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz Boxing Betting
Teofimo Lopez will defend his WBO and The Ring super lightweight titles against Jamaine Ortiz on Thursday, February 8. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds and can be seen on ESPN. The bout will take place at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lopez is 19-1 in his career with 13 knockouts. He is coming off a unanimous decision win against Josh Taylor in June of last year. Ortiz is 17-1-1 in his career with 8 knockouts. He is coming off a unanimous decision win against Antonio Moran in September of last year. Lopez is listed as more than a 6-1 favorite in boxing odds to win this fight.
When: Thursday, February 8, 2024
Where: Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Why: WBO and The Ring Super Lightweight Title Fight
On Thursday, February 8, 2024, Teofimo Lopez (19-1, 13 knockouts) will face Jamaine Ortiz (17-1-1, 8 knockouts) in a 12-round super lightweight title bout. Specifically, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada is the venue. ESPN will provide television coverage.
Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz Boxing Odds
Jamaine Ortiz +446
Teofimo Lopez -680
Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz
Lopez said he does not expect an easy fight against Ortiz. "Jamaine is tough. I would know, because I faced him back in the amateur days in 2015 for the National Golden Gloves Championship.” Lopez said to the media, “I'll show the world that champions don't flinch when faced with challenges. They rise and shine the brightest when the stakes are highest. This one is for all my people on the Takeover Express! Let’s show the world once again what real boxing looks like."
Ortiz said this is the biggest fight of his career. "This is the most important fight of my career.” Ortiz said to the media, “It’s my first world title bout. I believe this fight will bring out the very best in me, and I’m looking forward to coming home as the new champion."
Super Lightweight Title Bout
Teofimo Lopez, age 26, is 19-1 with 13 knockouts. He stands five feet and eight inches tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. He is 5-1 in his last six fights. Lopez won by unanimous decision against Josh Taylor in June of last year. He won a split decision against Sandor Martin in December of 2022, won by 7th round TKO against Pedro Campa in August of 2022, lost a split decision to George Kambosos Jr. in November of 2021, won a unanimous decision against Vasiliy Lomachenko in October of 2020 and won by 2nd round TKO against Richard Commey in December of 2019.
Jamaine Ortiz, age 27, is 17-1-1 with 8 knockouts. He stands five feet and eight inches tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. He is 4-1-1 in his last six fights. He is coming off a unanimous decision win against Antonio Moran in September of last year. Ortiz lost to Vasiliy Lomachenko by unanimous decision in October of 2022. Ortiz beat Jamel Herring by unanimous decision in May of 2022, won by unanimous decision against Nahir Albright in February of 2022, fought to a draw against Joseph Adorno in April of 2021 and won by 7th round knockout against Sulaiman Segawa in November of 2020.
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