Jamaine Ortiz (born April 28, 1996) is an American professional boxer. He challenged for the WBO Junior Welterweight Title in 2024.

Jamaine Ortiz
Born (1996-04-28) April 28, 1996 (age 28)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Technician
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights20
Wins17
Wins by KO8
Losses2
Draws1

Boxing career edit

Ortiz made his professional debut on May 13, 2016.[2] Ortiz has held USBA and NABF titles during his career.[3] Ortiz scored his first major victory of his in an upset win over former WBO Junior Lightweight Champion Jamel Herring on May 21, 2021, to defend his NABF and capture the IBF USBA Lightweight Titles.[4]

Ortiz vs. Lomachenko edit

Ortiz suffered his first profession defeat against Vasyl Lomachenko on October 29, 2022.[5]

Ortiz vs. Lopez edit

On February 8, 2024 in Las Vegas, Ortiz challenged Teofimo Lopez for his WBO Junior Welterweight title, but lost the fight by unanimous decision.[6]

Professional boxing record edit

20 fights 17 wins 2 losses
By knockout 8 0
By decision 9 2
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
20 Loss 17–2–1   Teofimo Lopez UD 12 February 8, 2024   Michelob Ultra Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For WBO and The Ring light welterweight titles
19 Win 17–1–1   Antonio Moran UD 10 September 15, 2023  

American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.

18 Loss 16–1–1  

Vasiliy Lomachenko

UD 12 October 29, 2022  

Madison Square Garden, New York City

17 Win 16–0–1  

Jamel Herring

UD 10 May 21, 2022  

Resorts World Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.

Won vacant IBF USBA Lightweight Title, Retained North American Boxing Federation Lightweight Title
16 Win 15–0–1  

Nahir Albright

UD 10 February 18, 2022  

Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.

Won vacant North American Boxing Federation Lightweight Title
15 Draw 14–0–1  

Joseph Adorno

Draw-Majority Decision 8 April 24, 2021  

Silver Spurs Arena, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.

14 Win 14–0  

Sulaiman Segawa

KO 7 (8) 2:50 November 28, 2020  

Staples Center, Los Angeles, California

Won vacant WBC USA Silver Lightweight Title
13 Win 13–0  

Luis Castillo Leal

TKO 2 (8) 2:11 February 28, 2020   Palladium, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
12 Win 12–0  

Romain Couture

UD 8 September 9, 2019   Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.

Won vacant WBC Youth Intercontinental Super Lightweight Title

11 Win 11–0  

Vitor Jones

TKO 1 (6) 1:50 April 26, 2019   Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
10 Win 10–0  

Ricardo Quiroz

UD 8 February 23, 2019   Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.

Won vacant WBC Youth World Lightweight Title

9 Win 9–0  

Tyrone Luckey

TKO 3 (6) 2:54 May 11, 2018   Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
8 Win 8–0  

Victor Rosas

UD 6 February 23, 2018   Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
7 Win 7–0  

Derrick Murray

UD 6 December 7, 2017   Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
6 Win 6–0   Darnell Pettis RTD 3 (4) September 16, 2017   Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
5 Win 5–0   Angel Figueroa UD 4 August 26, 2017   Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
4 Win 4–0   Glenn Mitchell TKO 3 (4) April 7, 2017   Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
3 Win 3–0   Canton Miller MD 4 February 4, 2017   Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
2 Win 2–0  

Kimmy St Pierre

RTD 3 (4) July 15, 2016   Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
1 Win 1–0   Josh Parker RTD 1 (4) 3:00 May 13, 2016   Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S. Professional debut

References edit

  1. ^ "Boxing record for Jamaine Ortiz". BoxRec.
  2. ^ "Jamaine Ortiz Tapology". Tapology.
  3. ^ "I've been preparing for this moment my whole life': Worcester boxer Ortiz primed for opportunity". Worcester Telegram and Gazette.
  4. ^ "Jamaine Ortiz Stuns Jamel Herring To Win Unanimous 10-Round Decision". Boxing Scene.
  5. ^ "Vasiliy Lomachenko guts out decision victory over Jamaine Ortiz in long-awaited return to the ring". Yahoo Sports. October 30, 2022.
  6. ^ "Lopez retains title, hears boos in flat performance". ESPN.com. February 9, 2024.