Teofimo Lopez headlines a rare Thursday fight night when he defends the WBO and The Ring super lightweight titles against Jamaine Ortiz on February 8. A few days before the Super Bowl, the fight in Las Vegas airs on ESPN+ in the U.S.
A 2015 Golden Gloves gold medalist, Lopez turned pro in 2016. “The Takeover” beat Richard Commey in 2019 for the IBF lightweight title and Vasiliy Lomachenko in 2020 for the WBA, WBO, and The Ring belts. On top of the world, Taylor lost the belts against George Kambosos Jr. in 2021. He has since won three in a row, beating Pedro Campa in 2022 for the NABF super lightweight title.
Taylor last fought in June, beating Josh Taylor to win the WBO and Ring belts and regaining the confidence he lost after the Kambosos fight.
“Jamaine is tough. I would know, because I faced him back in the amateur days in 2015 for the National Golden Gloves Championship. I’ll show the world that champions don’t flinch when faced with challenges,” Lopez said. “They rise and shine the brightest when the stakes are highest. This one is for all my people on the Takeover Express! Let’s show the world once again what real boxing looks like.”
WATCH: Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz, exclusively on ESPN+
Ortiz made his pro debut in 2016. After fighting Joseph Adorno to a draw, Ortiz beat Mahir Albright and Jamel Herring in 2022, the latter for the NABF lightweight title. He lost against Lomachenko in October 2022 but established himself as a tough challenge for the former champion. “The Technician” last fought in September, beating Antonio Moran.
“This is the most important fight of my career,” Ortiz said. “It’s my first world title bout. I believe this fight will bring out the very best in me, and I’m looking forward to coming home as the new champion!”
The Sporting News will provide all the information you need for this fight, from time, channel, odds, card, and more.
When is Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz?
Lopez vs. Ortiz will be on Thursday, February 8, days before the Super Bowl. The main card starts at 10:30 p.m. ET, while Lopez and Ortiz should enter the ring around midnight ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Thursday, February 8 | 10:30 p.m. ET | 12 a.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Thursday, February 8 | 7:30 p.m. ET | 9 p.m. ET |
| UK and Ireland | Friday, February 9 | 3:30 a.m. GMT | 5 a.m. GMT |
| Australia | Friday, February 9 | 2:30 a.m. AEDT | 4 a.m. AEDT |
How to watch Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz: TV channel, live stream
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | ESPN | ESPN+ |
| Canada | — | TSN+ |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Arena | Sky GO |
| Australia | — | TBC |
The Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz main card will air on ESPN+ in the U.S. The undercard will air exclusively on ESPN+.
Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz price: How much does the fight cost?
You can pay $ 10.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $ 109.99.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $ 10.99/mo |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $ 109.99/yr |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $ 14.99/mo |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $ 24.99/mo |
WATCH: Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz, exclusively on ESPN+
Where is Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz?
Lopez vs. Ortiz is in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The theater can hold up to 9,000 people.
Betting odds for Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz
Betting odds are not available yet for this fight. The Sporting News will update this section once odds are released.
Teofimo Lopez record, bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: July 30, 1997
- Height: 5-8
- Reach: 68.5 inches
- Total fights: 20
- Record: 19-1 with 13 wins via knockout
Jamaine Ortiz record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: April 28, 1996
- Height: 5-8
- Reach: 69 inches
- Total fights: 19
- Record: 17-1-1 with eight wins via knockout
Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz fight card
- Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz; WBO and The Ring super lightweight titles
- Keyshawn Davis vs. Jose Pedraza; Lightweights
