Teofimo Lopez, recognized as a pound-for-pound star, is gearing up to defend his WBO and Ring Magazine super lightweight titles against the formidable contender, Jamaine Ortiz, at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, February 8. ESPN+ will air the 12-round bout along with the undercard action for viewers in the U.S.

Lopez, boasting a record of 19-1 with 13 knockouts, enters the ring following a significant triumph over the previously undefeated Josh Taylor, securing a 12-round unanimous decision victory in June. This win not only granted Lopez the status of a two-weight world champion but also reaffirmed his standing among the pound-for-pound elite, a position somewhat challenged after his unexpected loss to George Kambosos in 2021.

On the opposing side, Ortiz (19-1-1, 8 KOs) gained recognition primarily through his notable performance against former three-weight world champion Vasiliy Lomachenko in October 2022. Despite suffering a points loss, the Massachusetts-born fighter demonstrated remarkable skill, pushing Lomachenko to his limits. This display elevated Ortiz's status significantly, placing the 27-year-old among the top contenders in the lightweight division.

Betting Odds

According to DraftKings, Teofimo Lopez is the favorite with odds of -700, while Jamaine Ortiz is the underdog with odds of +450. A draw holds odds of +2200. Here are the trends for Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz, as provided by DraftKings:

Lopez to win via KO/TKO/Tech. Dec/DQ: +175

Lopez to win via decision: -125

Ortiz to win via KO/TKO/Tech. Dec/DQ: +1200

Ortiz to win via decision: +750