Round-by-round: Teofimo Lopez outpoints Jamaine Ortiz, fails to shine،
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February 9, 2024, 02:33
LAS VEGAS — Teofimo Lopez strutted into the ring accompanied by a sword eater and other circus acts as he channeled Hugh Jackman's “The Greatest Showman” with his top hat and ringmaster dress.
He was anything but in an uneventful defense of the junior welterweight title against Jamaine Ortiz, a unanimous decision victory for Lopez that drew constant boos from the Mandalay Bay crowd.
Lopez (20-1, 13 KO) won with scores of 117-111, 115-113 and 115-113. And although he retained his WBO title at 140 pounds, he failed to put on a show and was once again frustrated by a skilled southpaw boxer.
“I think I won the fight,” said Ortiz, ESPN's No. 8 lightweight who moved up to 140 pounds for his first title shot. “What can I say, I came out on the short end of the stick again. He couldn't hit me. … He didn't pull any punches at me. … I always stay true to who I am… .Make some adjustments and come back for another shot at the title.
Full fight recap here…
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