Jamaine Ortiz will be the center of attention tonight as he aims to dethrone Teofimo Lopez, the current WBO light welterweight champion, on the ESPN Top Rank promotion show.
Ortiz (17-1-1, 8 KOs) is entirely focused on taking on the confident Teofimo (19-1, 13 KOs), who has been vocally supporting welterweight champion Terrence Crawford, indicating a clear readiness for the fight.
If the 27-year-old Jamaine emerges victorious tonight, he could potentially secure a high-stakes opportunity to compete against top fighters like Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney. The decision to feature Teofimo in this battle suggests that Top Rank is confident about his chances, as they have invested in this matchup.
There’s a significant financial incentive in pairing Teofimo with a fighter who stands a strong chance of defeating him.
Do Not Overlook Lopez
“I don’t pay attention to it. My entire focus is on Thursday night, February 8th. I’m solely concentrated on Teofimo López. I’m not contemplating what comes after that,” stated Jamaine Ortiz when asked about the potential lucrative fight awaiting him if he secures victory over WBO light welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez tonight in Las Vegas.
Jamaine is not allowing the impending big fight to distract him from the immediate challenge. He understands that anything less than giving his all could result in a loss to Teofimo, especially considering his performance in the last fight against Josh Taylor.
“I want to express my gratitude to God for this opportunity and to all my fans and supporters,” Ortiz expressed.
“I feel like I’m underestimated by those who are unfamiliar with my career and my capabilities. I think that will change if I win on February 8th,” Ortiz conveyed.
Underrated but Confident
“Whether or not he is an underrated fighter doesn’t matter. In terms of ring IQ, power, and speed, it will be different,” Jamaine stated.
“His comments about fighting other boxers are of no consequence to me. I’m focused entirely on him—on his actions and words,” he added.
“I’m focused on February 8th and my assignment,” Teofimo remarked, expressing his hope to utilize the buildup of fights to challenge other opponents like Devin Haney and Terrence Crawford. Ortiz shared his thoughts on the matter.
