WBO super-lightweight world champion Teofimo Lopez returns to action on Thursday evening, as he makes the first defence of his world title.
Lopez, 26, dethroned the former undisputed super-lightweight world champion Josh Taylor of his WBO belt in June last year, winning via unanimous decision in New York.
It rocketed the Brooklyn boxer right back to the top of the sport after a difficult couple of years in the aftermath of his shock loss to George Kambosos Jr in 2021 for Lopez’s WBA, IBF and WBO lightweight world titles.
Now a world champion at a second weight, Lopez is keen to build on the impressive win over Taylor and replicate the performance that saw him beat pound for pound superstar Vasiliy Lomachenko earlier in his career.
He makes the first defence of his WBO super-lightweight world title against former Lomachenko foe Jamaine Ortiz, knowing a mega fight could await him later this year if he wins.
Fellow super-lightweight world champions Devin Haney, Rolly Romero and Subriel Matias will be watching on with interest, while the likes of Ryan Garcia, Terence Crawford and Kambosos Jr could also be in his thinking.
Here is all you need to know about Teofimo Lopez vs Jamaine Ortiz.
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When is Teofimo Lopez vs Jamaine Ortiz?
The fight will take place on Thursday, February 8. The show is scheduled to start at 8:30 pm ET or 1:30 am in the UK on Friday, February 9.
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Where is Teofimo Lopez vs Jamaine Ortiz?
The fight will take place at Las Vegas’ Michelob Ultra Arena.
What time are ringwalks expected for Teofimo Lopez vs Jamaine Ortiz?
The ringwalks for the main event are scheduled to roughly take place at 11pm ET or 4am in the UK but that will vary depending on the length of the undercard fights.
How can I watch Teofimo Lopez vs Jamaine Ortiz?
Fans in the US can watch the fight on ESPN+ and fans in the UK can watch it on Sky Sports.
Who is on the undercard of Teofimo Lopez vs Jamaine Ortiz?
- Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz; (WBO world super lightweight title)
- Keyshawn Davis vs. Jose Pedraza (lightweight)
- George Acosta vs. Rene Tellez Giron (lightweight)
- Abdullah Mason vs. Benjamin Gurment (super-lightweight)
- Charlie Sheehy vs. Abdel Sauceda (lightweight)
- Javier Martinez vs. Raul Salomon (middleweight)
- Alan Garcia vs. Tomas Ornelas (super-lightweight)
- Antonio Zepeda vs. Lemis Isom Riley (heavyweight)
- Art Barrera Jr. vs. Michael Portales (super-lightweight)
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