Former two-weight division champion Shakur Stevenson recently promised to "put in place" his compatriot, Jemaine Ortiz.
"If he's keen on putting me in my place, let him give it a shot," Ortiz retorted. "I'm confident that I'll be the one on top of our weight class, particularly after I defeat Stevenson."
Ortiz predicts that this fight will pose a unique challenge for Stevenson. "This time, things will be different. I'm certain I'll continue to surprise everyone as I always do. Shakur is a formidable adversary, but my team and I are capable of overcoming him," he added.