February 8: Ortiz to Prove He's More Than a Match for Teofimo!

Jemaine Ortiz (17-1-1, 8 KOs) is gearing up to drop jaws against WBO super lightweight world champ Teofimo Lopez (19-1, 13 KOs), promising a showcase of his ring prowess.

"I'm not just any fighter; I bring a lot to the table. Come February 8, the world will witness my skills. The tougher the challenge, the brighter I shine, and Teofimo is going to bring out my best. I see myself as more agile, quicker, with a sharper jab and slicker moves. I've got a toolkit of advantages ready to display in the ring. I'm gunning for that world champion title. I skipped the warm-ups, went straight for the big leagues, because that's where I belong. I'm in this to etch my name in the annals of boxing, and beating Teofimo will be a chapter of my legacy," Ortiz confidently declared.

The much-anticipated face-off is slated for February 8 in Las Vegas. Ortiz last stepped into the ring in September, securing a win over Antonio Moran. Meanwhile, Teofimo clinched the WBO title last year with a victory against Josh Taylor.