Teofimo Lopez is set to make the first defence of his WBO super lightweight title when he faces fellow American Jamaine Ortiz tonight.
Lopez beat Josh Taylor this past Summer to claim the belt and become a two-weight world champion.
If he can make a successful defence with a win over Ortiz, some major fights could present themselves including a meeting with WBC 140lb champion Devin Haney.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Lopez vs. Ortiz.
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Lopez vs. Ortiz fight date, start time tonight
- Date : Thursday, February 8
- Time : 8:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. UK (Friday)
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. UK (Friday)
The event is set to begin at 8:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. UK with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. UK. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
What channel/stream is Lopez vs. Ortiz?
- U.S.: ESPN+
- UK: Sky Sports
Fans in the U.S. can stream the fight on ESPN+ (click here for more information) , while Sky Sports will broadcast the fight in the UK.
Where is the Lopez vs. Ortiz fight tonight?
The fight will take place at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas.
Teofimo Lopez record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Date of birth: July 30, 1997
- Height: 5' 8"
- Reach: 68.5"
- Total fights: 20
- Record: 19-1 (13 KOs)
Jamaine Ortiz record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Date of birth: April 28, 1996
- Height: 5' 8"
- Reach: 69"
- Total fights: 19
- Record: 17-1-1 (8 KOs)
Lopez vs. Ortiz fight card
- Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz; For Lopez's WBO world super lightweight title
- Keyshawn Davis vs. Jose Pedraza; Lightweight
- George Acosta vs. Rene Tellez Giron; Lightweight
- Abdullah Mason vs. Benjamin Gurment; Super lightweight
- Charlie Sheehy vs. Abdel Sauceda; Lightweight
- Javier Martinez vs. Raul Salomon; Middleweight
- Alan Garcia vs. Tomas Ornelas; Super lightweight
- Antonio Zepeda vs. Lemis Isom Riley; Heavyweight
- Art Barrera Jr. vs. Michael Portales; Super lightweight