Two-weight world champion Teofimo Lopez has put retirement behind him (surprise, surprise) and will defend his WBO and Ring Magazine super lightweight titles against tough contender Jamaine Ortiz at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas on February 8.
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Lopez (19-1, 13 KOs) is coming off an impressive 12-round unanimous decision win over Josh Taylor last June. The super-talented Brooklynite performed at the same type of level he displayed when he upset former pound-for-pound No. 1 Vasiliy Lomachenko back in October 2020.
“It’s great to be back,” Lopez said. “I’m here to do it for everyone and the next generation. I’m excited. Everybody is here to see greatness.
“Talk is cheap. He can say what he wants, but it’s a lot different when they feel these punches. I love guys like him who think they can take this. But I’m ‘The Takeover.’”
Ortiz (17-1-1, 8 KOs) pushed Lomachenko hard before dropping a 12-round decision to the Ukrainian lefty in October 2022. Despite suffering the first loss of his professional career, the Massachusetts native proved he belonged at the top level with an inspired display.
“I’m ready to put on a show and have some fun,” Ortiz stated. “That’s all I’m here to do, to have some fun. I’m excited to be crowned world champion. My time is coming. This Thursday, I will be crowned the new champ at 140.”
Will Lopez keep the momentum going by putting a young and ambitious challenger in his place? Or will Ortiz be able to spring the same kind of surprise Australian George Kambosos Jr. did when he handed Lopez the only defeat of his career?
The Sporting News will provide undercard results and a full report on the main event.
What time is Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz today?
The Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz card begins at 10:30 p.m. ET or 7:30 p.m. PT.
Lopez and Ortiz should make their way to the ring around 12 a.m. ET or 9 p.m. PT, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
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Here’s how the time breaks down in major countries around the world.
| 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
Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz is live on ESPN+ in the U.S.
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+
How to watch Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz in the U.K., Australia, Canada
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | ESPN | ESPN+ |
| Canada | — | TSN+ |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Arena | Sky GO |
| Australia | — | TBC |
Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz fight card
- Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz; WBO world super lightweight title
- Keyshawn Davis vs. Jose Pedraza; Lightweight
- Rene Tellez Giron def. George Acosta via UD 8 (79-72, 78-73, 76-75); Lightweight
- Abdullah Mason def. Benjamin Gurment via TKO 2; Super lightweight
- Charlie Sheehy def. Abdel Sauceda via UD 8 (80-72, 80-72, 80-72); Lightweight
- Javier Martinez def. Raul Salomon via UD 8 (79-73, 78-74, 78-74); Middleweight
- Alan Garcia def. Tomas Ornelas via TKO 1 (0:51); Super lightweight
- Lemis Isom Riley def. Antonio Zepeda via TKO 3 (1:28); Heavyweight
- Art Barrera Jr. def. Michael Portales via TKO 1 (1:41); Super lightweight
