After fighting for his country against Russian aggression, Ukrainian Vasiliy Lomachenko returns to the ring for some unfinished business. The former WBA, WBO, and The Ring lightweight champion will face off against Jamaine Ortiz on October 29.
Lomachenko returns to Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theater. This will be his sixth time fighting in New York.
After losing lightweight gold against Teofimo Lopez in 2020, Lomachenko fought his way back to the top. He beat Masayoshi Nakatani and Richard Commey before fighting for Ukraine. The mission is still the same for Lomachenko.
“I love my sport, and I am so glad to be back,” Lomacehnko said in a release. “My goal is to win the undisputed lightweight title, but I will not take Jamaine Ortiz lightly. Madison Square Garden and Hulu Theater at MSG have been special places in my career, and I look forward to making more great memories on October 29. I want to dedicate this fight to all my Ukrainian people. I wear the flag proudly every time I step in the ring.”
With a win, Top Rank’s Bob Arum is hoping to book Lomachenko vs. Devin Haney for the undisputed lightweight titles. Haney beat George Kambosos Jr. twice, the last fight in October to retain the titles he took from Kambosos earlier in the year.
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Ortiz made his pro debut in 2016. After fighting Joseph Adorno to a draw, Ortiz beat Mahir Albright and Jamel Herring in 2022. Herring, a former super-featherweight champion, would retire following the loss.
The Sporting News has a complete guide to Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Jamaine Ortiz, including the fight card, price, betting odds, and more.
When is Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Jamaine Ortiz?
- Date: October 29 | October 30 (AU)
- Start time: 10 p.m. ET | 3 a.m. BST | 12 p.m. AEST
- Main event: 11:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. BST | 1:30 p.m. AEST
Lomachenko vs. Ortiz takes place on October 29. The main card begins at 10 p.m. ET | 3 a.m. BST | 12 p.m. AEST. Lomachenko and Ortiz should make their way to the ring around 11:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. BST | 1:30 p.m. AEST, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Jamaine Ortiz
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States and Canada | Sat, Oct. 29 | ESPN+ |
| United Kingdom | Sat. Oct. 29 | Sky Sports |
| Australia | Sunday, Oct. 30 | Kayo |
The Lomachenko vs. Ortiz main card and undercard will be airing exclusively on ESPN+.
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In the U.K., the fight will be on Sky Sports. In Australia, you can watch it on Kayo.
Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Jamaine Ortiz price: How much does the card cost?
You will need to pay $9.99 a month for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or an annual subscription for $99.99/yr. The Lomachenko vs. Ortiz fight won’t be an additional cost to current ESPN+ subscribers.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
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Where is Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Jamaine Ortiz?
Lomachenko vs. Ortiz takes place inside Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theater. The venue can hold up to 5,000 people.
How much do tickets for Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Jamaine Ortiz cost?
Tickets for Lomachenko vs. Ortiz start at $55, via TicketSmarter.
Tickets then range from $70, $80, $90, $100, $200, $300, $400, $500, $600, $700, $800, $900, and $1,000.
Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Jamaine Ortiz betting odds
Per Caesars, Lomachenko is the -2500 favorite, while Ortiz is the +1200 underdog.
In Canada, per Sports Interaction, Lomachenko is the -2128 favorite, while Ortiz is the +900 underdog.
Vasiliy Lomachenko record and bio
- Nationality: Ukrainian
- Born: February 17, 1988
- Height: 5-7
- Reach: 65.5 inches
- Total fights: 18
- Record: 16-2 with eleven wins via knockout
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Jamaine Ortiz record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: April 28, 1996
- Height: 5-8
- Reach: 69 inches
- Total fights: 17
- Record: 16-0-1 with eight wins via knockout
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