A veteran of the game, Vasiliy Lomachenko is still as dangerous as ever. The former lightweight champion appears one step closer to regaining gold in a division he once dominated. In his way is Jamaine Ortiz, a young, rising star.
The two will face off against one another on October 29. Ortiz is the up-and-comer, ready to halt the momentum of the Ukrainian star. Top Rank Vice President Carl Moretti told Yahoo Sports that Ortiz and young fighters want Lomachemko now compared to before. They see it as the ultimate opportunity.
“I think a lot of the younger fighters look at Loma and they want to fight him now when they never did before because they know he has the big name, they see him as an older fighter, and they think that maybe he’s stepping down or regressing a bit,” Moretti said. “You didn’t hear that talk two years ago. Teofimo back then is the only [elite young fighter] who stepped up and wanted to fight him, and Teofimo deserves credit for that. Loma’s all about the titles. His whole focus is on getting the titles back.”
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Even at 34, Lomachenko appears to not be slowing down. Lomachenko has won two in a row since Teofimo Lopez beat him for the WBA, WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles. After a stint in Ukraine fighting against Russian aggression, a win would bring Lomachenko right to undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney.
Ortiz made his pro debut in 2016. After fighting Joseph Adorno to a draw, Ortiz beat Mahir Albright and Jamel Herring in 2022. To Lomachenko, the 26-year-old is the perfect preparation for the 23-year-old Haney.
“He’s (Ortiz) young and ambitious, he’s undefeated and he has a quiver of techniques and other things in boxing,” Lomachenko told Yahoo Sports.
The Sporting News will be providing live results and highlights from Lomachenko vs. Ortiz. Stay tuned!
Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Jamaine Ortiz live results, updates
The Lomachenko vs. Ortiz main card starts at 10 p.m. ET | 3 a.m. BST | 12 p.m. AEST.
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Fans chanted “Ali, Ali” inside the Hulu Theater, something familiar for the Ali family. Ali would win via unanimous decision (58-56, 58-56, 59-55).
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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+.
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.
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| 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 |
Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Jamaine Ortiz fight card
- Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Jamaine Ortiz
- Robeisy Ramirez vs Jessie Magdaleno
- Duke Ragan vs. Luis Lebron
- Richard Torrez Jr vs. Ahmed Hefny
- Nico Ali Walsh def. Billy Wagner via unanimous decision (58-56, 58-56, 59-55)
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