Jamaine Ortiz

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Jamaine Ortiz
Born (1996-04-28) April 28, 1996 (age 28)
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Other namesThe Technician
Statistics
Weight(s) Lightweight
Light welterweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record [1]
Total fights21
Wins18
Wins by KO9
Losses2
Draws1

Jamaine Ortiz (born April 28, 1996) is an American professional boxer. He challenged for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior welterweight title in 2024.

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Boxing career

Ortiz made his professional debut on May 13, 2016. [2] Ortiz has held USBA and NABF titles during his career. [3] Ortiz scored his first major victory of his in an upset win over former WBO junior lightweight champion Jamel Herring on May 21, 2021, to defend his NABF and capture the IBF USBA lightweight titles. [4]

Ortiz vs. Lomachenko

Ortiz suffered his first professional defeat against Vasiliy Lomachenko on October 29, 2022. [5]

Ortiz vs. Lopez

On February 8, 2024 in Las Vegas, Ortiz challenged Teofimo Lopez for his WBO junior welterweight title, but lost the fight by unanimous decision. [6]

Professional boxing record

21 fights18 wins2 losses
By knockout90
By decision92
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
21Win18-2-1 Flag of Argentina.svg Cristian Ruben MinoTKO4 (10),

2:00

November 1, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.Won WBA Continental Americas super lightweight title
20Loss17–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Teofimo Lopez UD12February 8, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Michelob Ultra Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For WBO and The Ring light welterweight titles
19Win17–1–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Antonio MoranUD10September 15, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg

American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.

18Loss16–1–1 Flag of Ukraine.svg

Vasiliy Lomachenko

UD12October 29, 2022 Flag of the United States.svg

Madison Square Garden, New York City

Lost North American Boxing Federation Lightweight Title
17Win16–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg

Jamel Herring

UD10May 21, 2022 Flag of the United States.svg

Resorts World Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.

Won vacant IBF USBA Lightweight Title, Retained North American Boxing Federation Lightweight Title
16Win15–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg

Nahir Albright

UD10February 18, 2022 Flag of the United States.svg

Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.

Won vacant North American Boxing Federation Lightweight Title
15Draw14–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg

Joseph Adorno

MD8April 24, 2021 Flag of the United States.svg

Silver Spurs Arena, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.

14Win14–0 Flag of Uganda.svg

Sulaiman Segawa

KO7 (8) 2:50November 28, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg

Staples Center, Los Angeles, California

Won vacant WBC USA Silver Lightweight Title
13Win13–0 Flag of Mexico.svg

Luis Castillo Leal

TKO2 (8) 2:11February 28, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Palladium, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
12Win12–0 Flag of France.svg

Romain Couture

UD8September 9, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.

Won vacant WBC Youth Intercontinental Super Lightweight Title

11Win11–0 Flag of Brazil.svg

Vitor Jones

TKO1 (6) 1:50April 26, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
10Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg

Ricardo Quiroz

UD8February 23, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.

Won vacant WBC Youth World Lightweight Title

9Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg

Tyrone Luckey

TKO3 (6) 2:54May 11, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
8Win8–0 Flag of Mexico.svg

Victor Rosas

UD6February 23, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg

Derrick Murray

UD6December 7, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Darnell PettisRTD3 (4)September 16, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
5Win5–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Angel FigueroaUD4August 26, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Glenn MitchellTKO3 (4)April 7, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Canton MillerMD4February 4, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
2Win2–0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg

Kimmy St Pierre

RTD3 (4)July 15, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Josh ParkerRTD1 (4) 3:00May 13, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.Professional debut

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