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JAMAINE ORTIZ DAZZLES IN STANDOUT PERFORMANCE AGAINST TOUGH NAHIR ALBRIGHT IN MAIN EVENT OF SHOBOX: DEN NYE GENERATION

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ORLANDO, Fla. – februar 18, 2022 - Jamaine “The Technician”Ortiz used his superior hand and foot speed to dance and dish out punishment against gameNahir Albright to win the vacant NABF title in the main event ofShoBox: Den nye generation as part of an action-packed doubleheader onSHOWTIME Friday night at the Caribe Royale Resort.

Ortiz (15-0-1, 8 KOS) sailed to a unanimous decision win by scores of 98-92, 97-93 og 97-93 to remain undefeated and stamp his name as a player in a loaded lightweight division. KlikHER to watch video of the decision.

Whether he was walking Albright (14-2, 7 KOS) down or punching on the move, Ortiz produced a dominant and flashy performance over 10 runder, wowing a crowd that included former light heavyweight championAntonio Tarver and San Francisco 49ers All-Pro offensive linemanTrent Williams. KlikHER to watch highlights of the ninth round.

After he was dropped twice in his last fight against Joseph Adorno in a majority draw in April, Ortiz looked more poised and patient in the early going, picking his punches carefully and hitting and moving while avoiding Albright’s big right hand.

As the difference in speed became apparent, Ortiz began to open up in the second after he scored with a big left that caught Albright clean. From that point on, Ortiz maintained control of the distance and pace, leaping at Albright with lefts and rights or peppering him with jabs.

“I think I showed maturity in this fight,” Ortiz said. “I was cautious in the beginning. I didn’t want to get caught like I did in my last fight. After I took the first couple rounds to feel him out, I saw that I could do whatever I wanted in there and I started to get into a groove and let my punches go.”

Ortiz, of Worcester, Mass., landet 48% (103 af 216) af hans magt slag, compared to 41% for Albright (88 af 216), but it was his body punching that produced the biggest numerical disparity. Ortiz out-landed Albright 42 til 4 to the body, showcasing that aspect of his game in the fifth round when he found a home for several thudding body shots. Afterward, Ortiz called out the power-puncher Rolly Romero (14-0, 12 KOS) as the opponent he wants to face next.

“He’s got a big name,” Ortiz said. “He’s a big puncher, but he can’t box. That would be an easy fight. My goal is to have a title eliminator and to win a title. Efter det, my goal is to be one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the sport.”

Ortiz’s signature round was the sixth, when he showcased his footwork and speed, darting around the ring and landing rights and lefts. He connected with an overhand right on the run while New Jersey’s Albright was on the ropes and then landed several unanswered right uppercuts to punctuate the round.

Albright, an aspiring R&B singer, showed his toughness and resilience by trying to match Ortiz’s output each round. He had success in spurts, but it was fleeting. In the ninth, he landed a pair of overhand rights, only for Ortiz to use his footwork to avoid taking further punishment.

“He was the better man in there tonight,” an emotional Albright said. “It was a great experience and I saw a different look. I know that I have all the talent and ability, and this will not deter me at all from being a world champion.”

I fjersynsudsendelse åbneren, Paul Kroll ogMarquis Taylor fought to a spirited split draw in their eight-round super welterweight bout by scores of 77-75 for Kroll, 80-72 for Taylor and 76-76 in a verdict that frustrated both fighters. KlikHER to watch video of the decision.

Before the bout, Philly’s Kroll spoke of the little respect he had for Taylor’s power, since Taylor only had one knockout on his ledger, but it was Taylor who was the harder and busier puncher in the contest, relying on a check left hook that continually found its mark.

Houston’s Taylor connected on 34% of his power punches compared to 29% for Kroll, outscoring him 98 til 71 and out-landing him 109 til 84 in total punches.

Taylor (12-1-2, 1 KO) staggered Kroll (9-0-1, 6 KOS) in the sixth with the biggest punch of the fight, a left that caused Kroll to fall against the ropes as Taylor followed up with digging shots to the body.

“I thought I had it for sure," sagde Taylor. “I thought I had the fight in the bag. I don’t know what the judges saw. I was being the aggressor and I landed the clearer shots. I thought I really had that fight with no questions. I don’t know what else I could’ve done.”

The busier and fresher fighter, Taylor didn’t sit in between rounds and at times had to be restrained by his trainer from running to the middle of the ring before his minute of rest was up.

Normally a patient and technically sound fighter, Kroll, a former amateur star who won the 2016 US. Olympic Boxing Trials, went after Taylor in the first, throwing a wild right hand that continually missed its mark.

Kroll fought well in spurts and with urgency in the eighth and final round, but Taylor was ready for him.

“I thought I won the fight 5-3,” Kroll said. “I took the beginning and the end. He won a couple rounds in the middle. We can run it back on the next ShoBox. I am ready to fight him again. He was awkward, but I outworked him on the inside. I won that fight.”

International Boxing Hall of FamerBarry Tompkins called the action from ringside alongside former world championRaul Marquez and renowned combat sports authorityBrian Campbell tjener som ekspert analytikere. Hall of FamerSteve Farhood was the unofficial scorer. Den udøvende producent varGordon Hall medRich Gaughan produktion ogRick Phillips lede.

The event was promoted by King’s Promotions. DenShoBox doubleheader will re-air on Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME®.

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Unbeaten Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz A visionary in trunks and gloves People’s champ of Worcester

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WORCESTER, Masse. (Juni 10, 2021) – Unbeaten lightweight prospect Jamaine “Teknikeren” Ortiz (14-0-1, 8 KOS) is a visionary, clearly seeing the day he becomes the first Worcester (MA) native to become a World boxing champion, as well as headlining a show at home in front of thousands of his growing legend of fans, and much more.
The 25-year-old Ortiz, former World Boxing Council (WBC) World Youth lightweight, has his sights set on greatness and the boxing world got a glimpse of his vast talent in his last two fights, both showcased on high-profile cards.


His seventh-round stoppage of Sulaiman Segawa (13-3-1, 4 KOS), who had never been previously stopped, last November on the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones, Jr. pay-per-event was the first time for most boxing fans outside of New England to watch him in action.


He followed that performance with an even better one last month on ESPN+, despite settling for a questionable 8-round draw against undefeated Joseph “Blessed Hands” Adorno (14-0-2, 12 KOS), in which most observers felt Ortiz deserved a victory.

“I’ve seen a statue of myself in the City of Worcester…..like Rocky in Philadelphia,” Ortiz said, “but not only for what I do in the ring. I am part of this city. I’m the People’s Champ! I’m willing to do whatever it takes to become world champion. I’ve headlined a show in Worcester, but I want to do it on a big card with thousands of fans there supporting me.”

“I joke around a lot when he talks, but I support any kid who has a dream like Jamaine,” Ortiz’ trainer Rocky Gonzalez remarked. “That’s the way all of us were taught at the Worcester Boys & Girls Club by Carlos Garcia. We believe in ourselves and I’m totally with it. Anything positive, just keep it positive.

“I think Jamaine feels the way he does about Worcester is because it’s personal with him. He was born in there. He’s always so positive at the gym with the kids. When you’re the best in the gym, everybody looks up to you, and that’s the way it is here with Jamaine. It’s important that the young kids are positive, and it is that way in our gym. A lot of that is because of Jamaine.”DCU Center and the new Polar Park are the only venues in Worcester (located 40 miles west of Boston) capable of holding 5,000 fans or more for boxing.

“Jamaine Ortiz to Worcester,” added promoter Jimmy Burchfield (CES president), “is like Micky Ward to Lowell (MA), Vinny Paz to Providence (RI), og John Ruiz to Chelsea (MA). We’re working every day for Jamaine, as we do for all of our fighters, and get ready for some big news!"

“I’ve headlined before, at the Palladium, but fighting at home in front of 5,000 or more fans on television would be great,” reigning WBC United States Silver lightweight champion Ortiz concluded. “That’s something I expect as the People’s Champion. I’ve put in the work and built a growing fanbase, which will translate into future ticket sales. I think it may take me fighting on TV in Las Vegas or Madison Square Garden for casual fight fans in Worcester to get onboard.”

“Very progressive and brilliant Worcester city officials recognize the importance of bringing high end sporting events to the area and have great plans for the sporting community in the near future,” Ortiz’ manager Dick Shappy bemærkede. “The recent purchase of the Pawtucket Red Sox, the Boston Red Sox AAA minor league affiliate, is a testament to that. The timing is perfect right now for Jamaine as he positions himself to become Worcester’s favorite son and world champion. Boxing fans, stay tuned!

Worcester is ready to celebrate its favorite son. The Day of “The Technician” is coming!

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Team Ortiz moves on from disputed draw Feeling Confident Undefeated Lightweight Jamaine Ortiz Made Loud Statement

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WORCESTER, Masse. (April 29, 2021) – Despite a disputed draw with unbeatenJoseph “Blessed Hands” Adorno (14-0-2, 12 KOS) last Saturday night in Kissimmee, Florida, lightweight prospectJamaine “Teknikeren” Ortiz (14-0-1, 8 KOS) displayed his vast skills and courage on ESPN+.

Recovering from two knockdowns (the first from an illegal punch behind the head) and still taking the fight to the promoter’s fighter, Ortiz won six of the eight rounds but, desværre, he had to settled for an 8-round majority draw with (76-74, 75-75-75) Adorno.

Ortiz, fighting out of Worcester, Massachusetts, is the reigning WBC USNBC (OS.) Silver lightweight champion, as well as a former WBC World Youth lightweight titlist.

“I didn’t fight my fight,” Ortiz evaluated his performance. “I fought too much instead of being ‘The Technician.’ Before the fight, I thought I was the B-side fighter and wanted to please the crowd. I didn’t realize that I was on the A-side (thanks to his promoter, Jimmy Burchfield) and the betting favorite. I was fighting a Top Rank guy and felt that I had to bring the fight to him. Muscle memory, Jeg gætter, from back in the amateurs. I was fighting on his stage, so I put pressure on him. If the fight went the distance, I wanted to make sure the scoring was clear and obvious. I knew I’d break him down because I had better stamina and skills.

“I fought him too much, but I still thought I won the fight. The 76-74 score made sense. I won every round but the second and seventh (rounds of knockdowns).  I didn’t agree with the one judge who had him (Adorno) winning the sixth. He hit me behind the head in the third round and I was off balance. But the referee does his job and mine is to fight. Nothing I could do about it. The plan was to box him, going to the body, but not switch stances because it would expose me. I had to go to the body, always part of my plan, but I wasn’t ‘The Technician.’ Sometimes I switch stances without realizing it. I got clipped in the seventh round (uppercut that resulted in a standing 8 count) when I was switching for first time. I handled it like a pro. I got up and felt good. I survived the round by holding a few times and then I came back again.”

Burchfield, head of Classic Sports and Entertainment (Direktør), knows Ortiz showed that he’s somebody lightweights will have to reckon with in the immediate future.

“Jamaine’s stock went up for the second fight in a row (last November he registered a sensational stoppage ofSulaiman Segawa (13-3-1, 4 KOS), who had never been previously stopped, in seventh-round on the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones, Jr. pay-per-event),” Burchfield added. “Adorno is an animal when he’s in control of a fight. Jamaine had to take control of the fight by being the aggressor but, as ‘The Technician, knowing when to fight and when to box. The punch in the second round was, afgjort, behind the head, clearly a foul, and it was more of a slip than a knockdown because he was off balance. If that punch was disallowed, Jamaine wins the fight, even if he had lost the round. He (Emil Lombardi) is a quality ref who made a mistake. Maybe he didn’t catch it because of the angle he had, which is why I’m a firm believer in instant replay, and It would have been ruled a non-knockdown.

“Going into the seventh, I thought Jamaine led by 2-3 points having taken five of the previous six rounds. Jamaine showed the world his endurance when he came back so strong in the eighth round. If the fight had been 10-round, or even 30-sconds longer, no disrespect to Adorno, Jamaine would have knocked him out. Jamaine is the real deal. He certainly proved he’s TV friendly after his last two fights and he deserves to be mentioned among the top 135-pounders in the world. Any takers?"

Ortiz’ manager, Dick Shappy, had mixed emotions after the fight, understanding that Ortiz raised the bar, even though he fought to a draw.

“I wish he had won,” Shappy remarked, “but a draw wasn’t too bad under the circumstances. I though Jamaine won the fight outright. If not for that illegal punch in the second, he won the fight on their scorecards. It still shouldn’t have been ruled a knockdown, more of a slip, because he was going forward and lost balance. It never should have been 10-8. Adorno would have lost if they had to go into the championship rounds. Jamaine was more skilled, he did a good job.”

Count no less than former Olympic gold medalist and 2-division World ChampionAndre Ward, who served as color commentator for Ortiz-Adorno, among those impressed by Ortiz.

“Ortiz outworked Adorno, ingen tvivl, and he never backed down,” Ward commented on air. “I want to see more of Ortiz!'

As entertaining as Ortiz-Adorno was – it may have stolen the entire show – it’s unlikely that there will be a rematch.

“I don’t think he wants to fight me again,” Ortiz reported. “He said something about maybe when we both have world title belts.”

Ortiz has taken advantage of the tremendous opportunities for worldwide exposure in his last two fights. His reward will certainly come, in time, moving up the ratings as people continue jumping on “The Technician” bandwagon.

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Undefeated lightweight Jamaine Ortiz Takes on Unbeaten joseph adorno

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“The Technician” vs. “Blessed Hands”

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WORCESTER, Masse. (April 19, 2021) – Rarely do undefeated prospects with double-digit victories fight each other because of the perceived risk like lightweightsJamaine “Teknikeren” Ortiz (14-0, 8 KOS) ogJoseph “Blessed Hands” Adorno (14-0-1, 12 KOS) will do this Saturday night, April 24th, at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida.

The 8-roundAdorno vs. Ortiz kamp, streaming live onESPN+, will be on the Top Rank card headlined (på ESPN) by WBO World featherweight championEmanuel Navarette (32-1, 24 KOS) defending his title against challengerChristopher Diaz (26-2, 16 KOS).    

Both young lightweights were decorated USA amateur boxers who are rising stars in arguably boxing’s most loaded division.

“I’m counting the days,” Ortiz said about his fight with Adorno. “I’ve trained hard my whole life. When an opportunity like this comes, I’m ready to prove myself. I think I’ll have a spectacular performance and impress the crowd like I usually do. I’m fighting on another big card; I’m going up not down.”

The reigning WBC USNBC (OS.) Silver lightweight champion, in addition to being a former WBC World Youth lightweight titlist, the 24-year-old Ortiz recently cracked the top 40 in the WBC ratings at 31, and he’s also ranked No. 5 by the NABF.

Ortiz is coming off a sensational, high-profile knockout ofSulaiman Segawa (13-3-1, 4 KOS), who had never been stopped, in the seventh round last November on the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones, Jr. pay-per-view event.

The lone blemish on the 21-year-old Adorno’s pro record came in his last fight, back on January 11, 2020, when he fought an 8-round split draw withHector Garcia (14-7-3).  Born in New Jersey and raised in Puerto Rico, Adorno lives and trains in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Ortiz surprisingly may have what amounts to a “hometown” advantage, at least in terms of vocal support, largely because many of his New England friends and family are flying down to Florida to attend the fight, along with his Florida fans.

“My father lived in Florida and I visited him during summers, and I went to second grade there,” Ortiz explained. “I have a big family-base in Orlando. A lot of family and friends from Worcester are going to the fight. I’m surprised by how many people will be there for me.”

Ortiz is promoted byJimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES), which will co-promoteAdorno vs. Ortiz with Top Rank, og administreres afDick Shappy. 

“Both teams need to be complimented for taking a fight like this.” Burchfield commented. “Two undefeated, young boxers like this fighting each other is what real boxing is all about. Bob Arum, Carl Moretti Team Top Rank have been friends of mine for so many years.

“We turned Jamaine pro and through all these years as a promoter (32ND), kan være, every decade or so you have a special one like Jamaine, who can become the future of boxing. When you find a fighter who can box, punch and set-up his punches very well, he’s special and I feel Jamaine is special like that, not only in the ring but outside as well. I don’t worry about getting a late-night call about him. He is a total professional, no distractions with him. Jamaine works as a carpenter, he’s learning the real estate business, and he’s also looking into the medical field in the future. He reminds me ofSugar Ray Leonard ogOscar De Lay Hoya.  He has that charisma and is a technician in the ring. A very smart kid in the ring. He has a spectacular team of managers and trainer to work with, too.”

“For many years,” Shappy added, “our management team (HerunderEddie Imondi) had been searching for the right boxer to come along that had the potential to be a world champ. We are very confident that we have found that person, Jamaine ‘The Technician’ Ortiz.”

Rare as it may be in boxing, the reward is ultimately worth the risk for these legitimate fighters, Ortiz and Adormo.

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Ubesejret letvægtsprospekt Jamaine "The Technician" Ortiz Ikke længere bedst bevaret hemmelig efter Tyson-Jones, Jr. PPV show ydeevne

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WORCESTER, Masse. (December 14, 2020) – Prior to his sensational performance on the recent Mike Tyson-Roy Jones, Jr. pay-per-view event, undefeated lightweight prospectJamaine “Teknikeren” Ortiz was boxing’s best kept secret. No more, selv, as Ortiz firmly established himself as a rising star in front of countless fans among the 1.6 million PPV buys.

Ortiz flew from Boston to Los Angeles on Thanksgiving. He was driven to his hotel, where he immediately saw Jones, checked his weight, and walked to Staples Center. “I was comfortable from the start,” said the young fighter who was fighting for the first time as a professional outside of New England. “I was there to get the job done. I was on a mission. I walk to see the Staples Center and that was cool. I later took my run around the Staples Center and there were a lot of statues. It was beautiful. It was cool seeing the Lakers locker-room.”

The 24-year-old Ortiz (14-0, 8 KOS), the reigning World Boxing Youth World champion, slået udSulaiman Segawa (13-3-1, 4 KOS) with a bruising body attack, hurting his opponent in the sixth round, and closing the show in spectacular fashion in the seventh for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) USNBC (US) Silver lightweight title. Segawa had never been stopped before as a professional.

Ortiz displayed his overall arsenal: stiff jab, lightning quick hands and feet, switching back and forth effortlessly from orthodox to southpaw stances, punishing hooks up and down, and the most lethal body shots seen from a New Englander since“Irish” Micky Ward.   

“I was calm and cool before the fight,” Ortiz added. “I like to go into a fight, mentalt, like it was a sparring session and I always do good. I started out in an orthodox stance, established my jab and used it a lot. I think I should have used it more and could have beaten him with it. I listened to my coach (Rocky Gonzalez) and he told me when to switch. Body punching is the No. 1 thing with Rocky. I may not have shown it nearly as much in other fights, but he drills that into me all the time. In the sixth round, he told me to go more to the body, not looking to catch him, and in the seventh I really hurt him to the body.

“Segawa was definitely tough. He had beaten a lot of guys, including a few he upset. Every fight is a stepping-stone and I’m my worst critic. I felt that I could have knocked him out in the second round, but I didn’t want to go off the game plan

Ortiz set-up Segawa from the opening bell, brød ham ned, and finished the show in grand style as Seqawa was hurt and trapped on the ropes, drawing kudos from highly respected people in the industry such as“Sugar” Ray Leonard, Teddy Atlas, and others. Ortiz’ fanbase grew exponentially as boxing fans rushed to sign up to follow Jamaine during and after his breakout fight.

“Once people saw me perform and my style,” Ortiz continued, “they liked me. I could have shown more and thrown more combinations. I really needed to fight in front of the world. I got 5,500 new Instagram flowers that night. I guess, I’m no longer the best kept secret in boxing.”

“Our main goal is to win a world title,” Gonzalez commented. “This was fun and a great opportunity, but the motivation to be world champion is stronger. He dealt with this fight as just another fight, and he followed our game plan.

“His body shots set up the ending. I’m always telling him about Micky Ward’s body shots. You know, boxing is a dance, a salsa. Boxers need to dance; I don’t think they should just be orthodox. They all need to fight the other way and when Jamaine switched stances in the third, he never let up. I’ve trained him hard. I’m always on him and what better way to shut me up than ending it like he did on pay per view?  It was a drop the microphone moment!"

Ortiz is promoted byJimmy Burchfield (Classic Entertainment and Sports) and advised byRichard Shappy ogEddie Imondi. 

Because of the uncertainty in boxing due to the pandemic, Ortiz’ 2021 schedule is unknown, but he isn’t boxing’s best kept secret anymore, “The Technician” is a bonafide rising star.

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Undefeated lightweight prospect JAMAINE “THE TECHNICIAN” ORTIZ Hopes to Steal Tyson-Jones Junior Show

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WORCESTER, Masse. (November 17, 2020) – Undefeated lightweight prospectJamaine “Teknikeren” Ortiz (13-0, 7 KOS), the reigning World Boxing Youth World champion, hopes to steal the show on the November 28th Mike Tyson-Roy Jones, Jr. pay-per-view card, presented by Tyson’s Legends Only League, at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

The 24-year-old Ortiz, fighting out of Worcester, Massachusetts, will fight on the undercard against Maryland southpawSulaiman Segawa (13-2-1, 4 KOS) in an 8-round bout for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) USNBC (US) lightweight title.

“I feel good and I’m ready,” Ortiz said. “I’m privileged for this opportunity to fight on the Tyson-Jones card and get good exposure. I hope to steal the show. As a kid, I followed them both, especially Jones. I tried to imitate him”

Like all fighters, the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected his career, although he has managed to train, albeit in various gyms and mostly by himself.

“It wasn’t too bad,” added Ortiz, who is an apprentice carpenter. “Not all of the facilities I use to train were open. Early on, I trained by myself, and did a lot of running. We were quarantined until late June, early July, but then I was able to get good sparring. So, samlet, it wasn’t too much of a change.”

Ortiz is promoted byJimmy Burchfield (Classic Entertainment and Sports) and advised byRichard Shappy ogEddie Imondi. 

“We’re happy our fighter, Jamaine Ortiz, will be getting such great exposure and he will show the world what we already know here in New England,” Shappy commented. “Jamaine ‘The Technician’ Ortiz is a force that will have to be reckoned with.”

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Ulykkelig fødselsdag kommer til den ubesejrede letvægtsprospekt Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz

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WORCESTER, Masse. (April 15, 2020) - Selv i hans vildeste drømme, ubesejret World Boxing Council (WBC) Ungdoms verdensmester i letvægtJamaine “Teknikeren” Ortiz (13-0, 7 KOS) aldrig kunne have forestillet sig, at hans 24th fødselsdag, senere i denne måned, ville falde smack midt i en verdensomspændende sundhedspandemi

Når han vender sig om 24 april 28th, Ortiz regnede med, at han ville forberede sig til træningslejr med en forårskampdato sat, sandsynligvis forsvare sin WBC Youth World-titel for at kæmpe for et regionalt bælte af en slags.

Han troede bestemt ikke, at boksning ville blive forbudt over hele verden, fitnesscentre lukket af et statsmandat, og folk iført ansigtsmasker og plasthandsker, som om de er i en Sci-Fi-film. Og, at starte, hans job som autoriseret tømrer sluttede lukket butik i fredags. Som alle andre i Bay State.

Ortiz er dybest set selvkarantene derhjemme, selvom han stadig løber, uddannelse, spise godt og gøre alt andet for at opretholde anstændig form. Ikke elite bokseform, selv, hvilket simpelthen ikke er muligt i disse begrænsende og prøvende tider.

I stedet for sparring, han skygger boksning, springtov har erstattet pad-arbejde med sine undervisere, Rocky Gonzalez ogCarlos Garcia, og nu fungerer hans stue som hansgym.

Tiderne er blevet dramatisk ændret, faktisk, endda fejrer fødselsdage, som Jamaine fuldt ud forstår og accepterer.

”Jeg tror ikke, min fødselsdag bliver anderledes,”Sagde Ortiz. ”Jeg bruger det normalt alene med min mor og datter (4-årige Amira) og i år vil det sandsynligvis ikke være anderledes. Jeg kan ikke komme i en hel masse sparringrunder, som jeg normalt beder om (griner) som gaver fra nogle af mine venner. “

Heldigvis, selv, Ortiz var i stand til at kæmpe i sidste februar 28 i sin første handling i seks måneder, overskrift på et CES-boksefremmet kort derhjemme i Worcester, Massachusetts, hvor han registrerede en imponerende afbrydelse af den mexicanske knockout-specialist i anden runde"Skør" Luis Ronaldo Castillo (22-6, 17 KOS), en tidligere WBC FECOMBOX letvægtsmester.

Ortiz, aktuelt vurderet som nr. 16 af det nordamerikanske bokseforbund (NABF), stræber efter at gå på medicinsk skole, når han har hængt hans handsker op for godt, at blive læge / forsker. Han læser meget om medicin, især holistiske behandlinger, og han mener, at han måske allerede har haft coronavirus.

”Fem uger før min sidste kamp,”Forklarede han, ”Jeg var på hospitalet med en temperatur på 104,5. Næsten alle jeg kendte var syge, min bedstemor havde lungebetændelse. Jeg bliver aldrig rigtig syg. Jeg fik influenza i syv år uden problemer. Jeg fik hoste, også. Jeg følte, at jeg skulle dø. Jeg kan ikke med sikkerhed sige, at jeg havde coronavirus (der var ingen test tilgængelig dengang), men jeg har lyst til, at jeg måske har haft det. ”

Ortiz vil være klar til natten, hvor ringeklokken endelig lyder igen. ”Jeg håber at kæmpe igen i juli eller august, men, uanset hvornår boksning vender tilbage, Jeg er klar til at gå.

”Dette er alvorligt, smitsom sygdom. Folk skal bruge sund fornuft: vask hænder, forblive adskilt med seks fod, og blive hjemme, især ældre og mennesker med åndedrætsbesvær. Tag ikke unødvendige risici eller panik, enten. Dette er ikke verdens ende!"

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Undefeated rising star Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz In developmental process on way to top

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WORCESTER, Masse. (Marts 11, 2020) – Fresh off his sensational hometown debut last month, Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz (13-0, 7 KOS) is in the middle of a developmental process that is, forhåbentlig, headed to the top of the 135-pound division by 2022.

The 23-year-old Ortiz, who will abdicate his World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World lightweight title next month when he turns 24 because he’ll be overage, headlined a Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES) show February 28th at the famed Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Despite fighting for the first time in six months, Ortiz showed no signs of rust, forcing Mexican knockout specialist “Loco” Luis Ronaldo Castillo (22-6, 17 KOS), en tidligere WBC FECOMBOX letvægtsmester, to take a knee after landing a crisp uppercut and then finishing him off later in the second round with three overhand rights.

Ortiz, vurderet Nej. 16 af det nordamerikanske bokseforbund (NABF), gained invaluable exposure headlining the CES event, which was streamed live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS®, verdens førende digitale abonnementstjeneste til kampsport.

“There was no reason of any rust,” Ortiz explained. “I had been working hard in the gym for several months, where I always do my best. Maybe the bright lights (fighting at home for the first time) affected me a little? It was a little different going through the fans (on his ring walk) to get to the ring (on stage). I picture much bigger things in my future, so I can’t let small stuff like that put me off my game. But I settled in quickly and felt comfortable.

“I hit him with a good uppercut to the jaw. I figured he’d get up, because he had a late reaction when he went down, but I knew it was over when I hit him with three overhand rights. I really hurt him with the last punch as he was going down. I didn’t say it publicly, but I told some people that I would knock him out in the second round, and I did what I said I’d do. I knew early that it was only going to be a matter of time.”

Ortiz displayed his lightning quick hands and feet, also switching effortlessly from orthodox to southpaw, Jamaine plans to return to work next week as a union carpenter and he’s already started running before he gets back in the gym.

A decorated amateur who had an impressive 100-14 rekord, highlighted by consecutive New England Golden Gloves titles in 2015 & 2016, as well as a silver medal at the 2015 Nationale Golden Gloves turnering (he lost to current IBF World lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez i mesterskabet endelig) and reaching the semifinals of the 2016 US. Olympic Trials, Ortiz is a potential star on the rise.

Because he’s only 23 there is no legitimate reason to push Ortiz at this stage of his young pro career when his developmental process is in gear. First up is his initially scheduled 10-round fight, possibly for a regional title, likely against an accomplished, experienced opponent who will give Jamaine invaluable rounds (he only has 52 runder under hans bælte).

I 2021, the dream is for Ortiz to headline a major show at home in Worcester with world-ratings implications, at the new home of the Boston Red Sox’ AAA organization at Polar Park, which is being constructed now for an estimate construction cost of $100-million.

If all goes according to plans, Ortiz will challenge for a world title in 2022, at the latest.
The Ortiz Process has commenced with the goal of eventually developing him into a world titlist. Patience, selv, is the key to building a champion!
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Ubesejret letvægtsudsigt Jamaine "The Technician" Ortiz sæt til fredagens hjemkomstkamp

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WORCESTER, Masse. (Februar 26, 2020) - Ubesejret World Boxing Council (WBC) Ungdoms verdensmester i letvægtJamaine “Teknikeren” Ortiz (12-0, 6 KOS) planlægger at afgive en stor erklæring denne fredag, når han kæmper hjemme i Worcester, Massachusetts, for første gang som professionel bokser.

Ortiz overskrift aCES boksning på UFC FIGHT PASS® begivenhed, forfremmet af Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES), på det historiske Worcester Palladium.

I 8-round main event, Ortiz står over for mexicansk knockout-specialist"Skør" Luis Ronaldo Castillo (22-5, 17 KOS), en tidligere WBC FECOMBOX letvægtsmester, i en kamp uden titel.

"Jeg er klar,”Sagde Ortiz efter en nylig åben træning. ”Det er godt at få så meget støtte. Jeg har mange mennesker, der kommer til kampene. Til mig, Jeg har kun et job - vind!  Og jeg vil gerne vinde på en spektakulær måde. Jeg vil vise alle på Palladium og dem, der ser på UFC FIGHT PASS, at det hele er ægte, ingen hype bag mit navn. Alle, der ser fredag ​​aften, ved, hvad jeg bringer ind i ringen. ”

Ortiz, 23, er lynhurtigt, begavet letvægt med enorm opadgående. En dekoreret amatør, Ortiz er en voksende stjerne i, hvad mange tror, ​​vil være et breakout-år for ham.

”Jamaine har bestemt ikke nået sit fulde potentiale,”Ortiz 'hovedtrænerRocky Gonzalez kommenterede. ”Han er stadig ung, og alt hvad han virkelig har brug for er mere erfaring. Han er en god lytter med stor håndhastighed, og han skifter (holdninger) let. Og han tror virkelig på sig selv, og det er svært at slå nogen sådan. Jeg kan ikke undervise i hjertet, men det har han også. Jeg ved ikke, hvor langt han kan gå, ikke endnu, men han er talentfuld og ikke i nærheden af ​​at være et færdigt produkt. ”

Feb.. 28th show med Ortiz over hele verden vil blive streamet live og udelukkende på UFC FIGHT PASS®, verdens førende digitale abonnementstjeneste til kampsport, begyndende ved 9 p.m. OG / 6 p.m. PT.

For at tilmelde dig UFC FIGHT PASS, kan du besøgewww.ufcfightpass.com.

Billetter er til salg og kan købes på CESBoxing.com og Palladium-billetkontoret. Døre åbner kl 6 p.m. OG, første kamp på 7 p.m./ AND.

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No place like home for Undefeated lightweight prospect Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz

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WORCESTER, Masse. (Februar 11, 2020) – A lifelong dream will become finally reality on February 28th, when undefeated World Boxing Council (WBC) Ungdoms verdensmester i letvægtJamaine “Teknikeren” Ortiz (12-0, 6 KOS) fights at home for the first time as a professional in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Ortiz overskrift aCES boksning på UFC FIGHT PASS® begivenhed, forfremmet af Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES), at the historic Worcester Palladium. His opponent in the 8-round main event will be Mexican knockout artist"Skør" Luis Ronaldo Castillo (22-5, 17 KOS), en tidligere WBC FECOMBOX letvægtsmester.

”Jeg har aldrig kæmpet i Worcester som professionel,”Sagde Ortiz på en pressekonference for nylig. ”Jeg har ønsket at gøre dette dårligt for at lade folk i Worcester se, hvad det har. Det bliver ekstra specielt, fordi to af mine nærmeste venner, Irvin Gonzalez ogKendrick Ball, Jr., kæmper også om dette kort. Vi har kæmpet sammen siden vi var børn. ”

Den 23-årige forsvarer ikke sin WBC Youth World-titel, fordi han vil opgive sit bælte i april, når drejer 24 og bliver ikke kvalificeret med hensyn til alderskravet (23 og yngre).

”Jamaine havde en af ​​de mest prestigefyldte amatørkarrierer nogensinde i New England,”Ortiz 'promotorJimmy Burchfield (CES boksning) sagde. "Han ejer allerede WBC World Youth-titlen og har verdensmester skrevet over ham."

"Teknikeren" finjusterer sit spil, og han ser allerede fremad i en ikke alt for fjern fremtid.

”Jeg er meget begejstret for at kæmpe med februar 28th for første gang i Worcester,”Tilføjede Ortiz. ”Det er et spændende kort med actionfyldte kampe. Jeg forventer, at det bliver udsolgt og håber det, fordi jeg vil bevise for min by, min promotor, og lokale virksomheder, som big-time boksning hører hjemme her, og vil blive støttet af Worcester. I 2021, Jeg vil medbringe verdensmesterskab boksning til det nye baseballstadion (Polar Park, det fremtidige hjem for Worcester Red Sox, Triple A-tilknyttet Boston Red Sox) på tværs af gaden med plads til 10.000. ”

Feb.. 28th show med Ortiz over hele verden vil blive streamet live og udelukkende på UFC FIGHT PASS®, verdens førende digitale abonnementstjeneste til kampsport, begyndende ved 9 p.m. OG / 6 p.m. PT.

For at tilmelde dig UFC FIGHT PASS, kan du besøgewww.ufcfightpass.com.

Billetter er til salg og kan købes på CESBoxing.com, Palladium-billetkontoret eller fra Team Ortiz. Døre åbner kl 6 p.m. OG, første kamp på 7 p.m./ AND.