Boxing Preview: Teofimo Lopez (17-1-0, 13 KOs) vs Jamaine Ortiz (17-1-1, 8 KOs)

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Fighter Merch: Teofimo Lopez Bio: American pride, born July 30, 1996. A fierce competitor at 5′ 8″ with a 68.5″ reach. Record: Impressive 17-1 with 13 KOs.

Fighter Merch: Jamaine Ortiz Bio: Proudly American, born April 28, 1996. Matching Lopez at 5′ 8″, with an undisclosed reach. Record: Solid 17-1-1 with 8 KOs.

In a night brimming with fistic fury, Teofimo Lopez and Jamaine Ortiz are set to headline a Thursday throwdown on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 10:30 p.m. ET, straight from the electrified atmosphere of Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas. The undercard features Keyshawn Davis taking on Jose Pedraza in a lightweight bout.

Lopez, an American boxing sensation with a stellar 17-1 record, is eyeing to extend his knockout gallery when he meets Ortiz, who matches him not just in height but in ambition, sporting a commendable 17-1-1 tally. The drama unfolds on February 8, adding a spicy prelude to the weekend’s sporting festivities.

Lopez, no stranger to the limelight, boasts victories over top names and is the current custodian of the WBO and Ring Magazine titles in the junior welterweight division.

Ortiz, fresh off a victory over Antonio Moran, is gunning for his first world title. Known for his nimble footwork and strategic prowess, he’s confident that come fight night, he’ll be the one with his hand raised, ready to etch his name in the annals of boxing greatness.

In the co-feature, the silver-tongued Davis faces off against the seasoned Pedraza, a former champion across two divisions.

Undercard action, streaming live and exclusively on ESPN+ at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT, will include the following fights:

George Acosta vs. Rene Tellez Giron, 8 rounds, lightweight

Javier Martinez vs. Raul Salomon, 8 rounds, middleweight

Abdullah Mason vs. Benjamin Gurment, 8 rounds, lightweight

Charlie Sheehy vs. Abdel Sauceda, 8 rounds, lightweight

Alan Garcia vs. Tomas Ornelas, 6 rounds, lightweight

Antonio Zepeda vs. Lemir Isom-Riley, 6 rounds, heavyweight

Art Barrera Jr. vs. Michael Portales, 4 rounds, junior welterweight

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