It's been almost a year since his last fight, but Vasiliy Lomachenko is finally returning to the ring as he looks to claim lightweight glory once more.
Standing in his way is the unbeaten 26-year-old prospect Jamaine Ortiz, who has world title aspirations of his own.
This is by far Ortiz's biggest fight to date against one of the best talents to ever put on boxing gloves, but the American will be full of confidence after beating former super featherweight world champion Jemel Herring in May.
DAZN takes a look at the career of Ortiz ahead of a huge fight against Lomachenko on Saturday night.
What is Jamaine Ortiz's record?
Jamaine Ortiz currently boasts a 16-0-1 professional record with eight of his wins coming by way of knockout.
Championships
Jamaine Ortiz is yet to fight or win a world title.
Biggest wins
Ortiz beats and retires former world champion Herring; May 21, 2022
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As previously mentioned, Jamaine Ortiz's biggest win of his career so far came this past May when he beat former super featherweight world champion Jemel Herring by unaminous decision.
Herring got off to a good start, he managed to establish his jab and in round three began to target Ortiz's head. However, the momentum swung in the fourth when Ortiz landed a left hook which buzzed Herring.
This shot had a lasting effect on Herring, whose punch output significantly decreased as the fight progressed, while Ortiz throughout the second half of the fight increased the pressure and made Herring look a shadow of his former self.
Following the 10th and final round, Ortiz was awarded the victory by the three ringside judges, who scored the fight 97-93, 96-94 and 97-93, which was then followed by Herring announcing his retirement from the sport.
Lomachenko vs. Ortiz fight date, start time
- Date: Saturday, October 29
- Time: 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. BST
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 11 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. GMT
The main card is set to get underway at 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. BST with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 10 p.m. ET in the U.S., and 3 a.m. GMT in the UK due to the clocks going back by one hour. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
What channel is Lomachenko vs. Ortiz?
- U.S.: ESPN+
- UK: Sky Sports
U.S. viewers can watch the fight on ESPN+, while those in the UK can watch the event on Sky Sports.
Where is the Lomachenko vs. Ortiz fight?
The fight takes place at Madison Square Garden Theatre, New York, United States.
Vasiliy Lomachenko record and bio
- Nationality: Ukrainian
- Date of birth: February 17, 1988
- Height: 5' 7"
- Reach: 65.5"
- Total fights: 18
- Record: 16-2-0 (11 KOs)
Jamaine Ortiz record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Date of birth: April 28, 1996
- Height: 5' 8"
- Reach: 69"
- Total fights: 17
- Record: 16-0-1 (8 KOs)
Lomachenko vs. Ortiz fight card
- Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Jamaine Ortiz; Lightweight
- Duke Regan vs. Luis Lebron; Featherweight
- Troy Isley vs. Quincy LaVallais; Super welterweight
- Richard Torrez Jr vs. Ahmed Hefny; Heavyweight
- Abdullah Mason vs. Angel Barrera; Lightweight
- Nico Ali Walsh vs. Billy Wagner; Middleweight
- Robeisy Ramirez vs. Jose Matias Romero; Featherweight
- Haven Brady Jr. vs. Eric Mondragon; Super featherweight
- Delante Johnson vs. Esteban Garcia; Welterweight
- Jorge Chavez vs. Adrian Leyva; Featherweight