תג ארכיון: ג'מיין אורטיז

JAMAINE ORTIZ DAZZLES IN STANDOUT PERFORMANCE AGAINST TOUGH NAHIR ALBRIGHT IN MAIN EVENT OF SHOBOX: הדור חדש

Paul Kroll and Marquis Taylor Battle to a Spirited Split Draw in Telecast Opener on SHOWTIME®

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אורלנדו, פלורידה. - פברואר 18, 2022 - Jamaine “The Technician”אורטיז 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: הדור החדש as part of an action-packed doubleheader onההצגה מתחילה Friday night at the Caribe Royale Resort.

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

Whether he was walking Albright (14-2, 7 קוס) down or punching on the move, Ortiz produced a dominant and flashy performance over 10 סיבובים, wowing a crowd that included former light heavyweight championאנטוניו Tarver and San Francisco 49ers All-Pro offensive linemanTrent Williams. לחץכאן 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. מזה בנקודה, 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,”אמר אורטיז. “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.”

אורטיז, מווסטר, מסה., נחת 48% (103 של 216) של האגרופים כוחו, לְעוּמַת 41% for Albright (88 של 216), but it was his body punching that produced the biggest numerical disparity. Ortiz out-landed Albright 42 ל 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 קוס) as the opponent he wants to face next.

“He’s got a big name,”אמר אורטיז. “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. אחרי זה, 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.

בפותח הטלוויזיה, פול קרול וMarquis 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. לחץכאן 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 ל 71 ומנחית אותו 109 ל 84 in total punches.

טיילור (12-1-2, 1 KO) staggered Kroll (9-0-1, 6 קוס) 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,” Taylor said. “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 מתגורר בארה"ב. ניסויים אולימפיים אגרוף, 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.”

אולם האיגרוף הבינלאומי של התהילהבארי טומפקינס called the action from ringside alongside former world championראול מארקס and renowned combat sports authorityבריאן קמפבל משמש כאנליסטי מומחים. היכל התהילהסטיב הפרהוד was the unofficial scorer. המפיק היהגורדון הול עםהעשיר Gaughan ייצור וריק פיליפס הִתכַּוְנוּת.

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

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

WORCESTER, מסה. (יוני 10, 2021) – Unbeaten lightweight prospect ג'מיין "הטכנאי" אורטיז (14-0-1, 8 קוס) is a visionary, clearly seeing the day he becomes the first Worcester (תואר שני) 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, ועוד הרבה.
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 סולימאן סגאווה (13-3-1, 4 קוס), who had never been previously stopped, last November on the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones, ג 'וניור. 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 קוס), 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,”אמר אורטיז, “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 רוקי גונזלס העיר. “That’s the way all of us were taught at the Worcester Boys & Girls Club by קרלוס גרסיה. 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 ג'ימי Burchfield (CES president), “is like מיקי וורד to Lowell (תואר שני), ויני פז to Providence (RI), ו ג'ון רואיז to Chelsea (תואר שני). 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 ציין. “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!

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

WORCESTER, מסה. (אפריל 29, 2021) – Despite a disputed draw with unbeatenJoseph “Blessed Hands” Adorno (14-0-2, 12 קוס) last Saturday night in Kissimmee, פלורידה, lightweight prospectג'מיין "הטכנאי" אורטיז (14-0-1, 8 קוס) 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, למרבה הצער, he had to settled for an 8-round majority draw with (76-74, 75-75-75) Adorno.

אורטיז, נלחם מווסטר, מסצ'וסטס, is the reigning WBC USNBC (לָנוּ.) 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 promoterג'ימי 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, אני מניח ש, 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 (מנכ"ל), 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 ofסולימאן סגאווה (13-3-1, 4 קוס), who had never been previously stopped, in seventh-round on the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones, ג 'וניור. 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, בהחלט, 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?"

המנהל של אורטיז, 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 Championאנדרה וורד, who served as color commentator for Ortiz-Adorno, among those impressed by Ortiz.

“Ortiz outworked Adorno, אין ספק, 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, בזמן, moving up the ratings as people continue jumping on “The Technician” bandwagon.

Undefeated lightweight Jamaine Ortiz Takes on Unbeaten joseph adorno

The Technician” vs. “Blessed Hands”

This Saturday in Florida on ESPN+

WORCESTER, מסה. (אפריל 19, 2021) – Rarely do undefeated prospects with double-digit victories fight each other because of the perceived risk like lightweightsג'מיין "הטכנאי" אורטיז (14-0, 8 קוס) וJoseph “Blessed Hands” Adorno (14-0-1, 12 קוס) will do this Saturday night, אפריל 24ה, at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, פלורידה.

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

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 (לָנוּ.) 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 ofסולימאן סגאווה (13-3-1, 4 קוס), who had never been stopped, in the seventh round last November on the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones, ג 'וניור. 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 withהקטור גרסיה (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.”

אורטיז מקודמת על ידיג'ימי Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES), which will co-promoteAdorno vs. אורטיז with Top Rank, and managed byDick 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. בוב לוף, 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), אולי, 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 ofשוגר ריי לאונרד וOscar 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, מדי. "

“For many years,” Shappy added, “our management team (לְהָבִיאאדי אימונדי) 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.

הסיכוי הקליל הבלתי מנוצח ג'מיין "הטכנאי" אורטיז כבר לא נשמר בסוד הכי טוב אחרי טייסון-ג'ונס, ג 'וניור. ביצועי מופע PPV

WORCESTER, מסה. (דצמבר 14, 2020) - לפני הופעתו המרעישה במייק טייסון-רוי ג'ונס לאחרונה, ג 'וניור. אירוע בתשלום לפי צפייה, סיכוי קל משקל בלתי מנוצחג'מיין "הטכנאי" אורטיז היה הסוד השמור ביותר של אגרוף. לא עוד, למרות ש, כאשר אורטיז ביסס את עצמו בתור כוכב עולה מול אינספור מעריצים בקרב 1.6 מיליון PPV קונה.

אורטיז טס מבוסטון ללוס אנג'לס בחג ההודיה. הוא הוסע למלונו, שם הוא ראה מיד את ג'ונס, בדק את משקלו, והלכה למרכז סטייפלס. "היה לי נוח מההתחלה,"אמר הלוחם הצעיר שלחם בפעם הראשונה כמקצוען מחוץ לניו אינגלנד. "הייתי שם כדי לבצע את העבודה. הייתי בשליחות. אני הולך לראות את מרכז הסטייפלס וזה היה מגניב. אחר כך רצתי בריצה ברחבי סטייפלס סנטר והיו הרבה פסלים. זה היה יפייפה. היה מגניב לראות את חדר ההלבשה של הלייקרס. ”

אורטיז בן ה -24 (14-0, 8 קוס), אלוף העולם הנוער באיגרוף הנוער, דפקתיסולימאן סגאווה (13-3-1, 4 קוס) עם התקף גוף חבורות, פוגע ביריבו בסיבוב השישי, וסגירת המופע בצורה מרהיבה בשביעית למועצת האיגרוף העולמית הריקה (WBC) USNBC (מתגורר בארה"ב) תואר קל משקל כסוף. סגאווה מעולם לא הופסק כמקצוען.

אורטיז הציג את הארסנל הכללי שלו: נגיחה נוקשה, ידיים ורגליים מהירים, מעבר הלוך ושוב ללא מאמץ מעמדות אורתודוכסיות לדרום סאות ', ענישת ווים מעלה ומטה, וזריקות הגוף הקטלניות ביותר שנראו מאז ניו אינגלנדרמיקי וורד "אירית".   

"הייתי רגוע וקריר לפני הקרב,”הוסיף אורטיז. "אני אוהב להילחם, מבחינה נפשית, כאילו זה היה מפגש דלילים ואני תמיד עושה טוב. התחלתי בעמדה אורתודוכסית, ביסס את העקיצה שלי והשתמש בה הרבה. אני חושב שהייתי צריך להשתמש בזה יותר ויכולתי להכות אותו בזה. הקשבתי למאמן שלי (רוקי גונזלס) והוא אמר לי מתי לעבור. אגרוף בגוף הוא ה- No. 1 העניין עם רוקי. יכול להיות שלא הראיתי את זה כמעט באותה מידה בקרבות אחרים, אבל הוא מקדח לי את זה כל הזמן. בסיבוב השישי, הוא אמר לי ללכת יותר לגוף, לא מחפש לתפוס אותו, ובשביעית ממש פגעתי בו בגוף.

"סגאווה היה בהחלט קשוח. הוא היכה הרבה חבר'ה, כולל כמה שהוא הרגיז. כל קרב הוא דרך דריכה ואני המבקר הגרוע ביותר שלי. הרגשתי שיכולתי להפיל אותו בסיבוב השני, אבל לא רציתי לצאת מתוכנית המשחק

אורטיז הקים את סגאווה מפעמון הפתיחה, נשבר לו, וסיים את המופע בסטייל מפואר כשסקאווה נפגע ונלכד על החבלים, ציור קודו מאנשים מכובדים בתעשייה כמו"סוכר" ריי לאונרדטדי אטלס, ואחרים. מערך המעריצים של אורטיז גדל באופן אקספוננציאלי כאשר אוהדי האיגרוף מיהרו להירשם לעקוב אחרי ג'מיין במהלך מאבק הפריצה שלו ולאחריו.

"פעם אנשים ראו אותי מופיע ואת הסגנון שלי,"אורטיז המשיך, "הם אהבו אותי. יכולתי להראות יותר ולזרוק עוד שילובים. הייתי באמת צריך להילחם מול העולם. יש לי 5,500 פרחי אינסטגרם חדשים באותו הלילה. אני משער, אני כבר לא הסוד הכי שמור באגרוף. "

"המטרה העיקרית שלנו היא לזכות בתואר עולמי,"הגיב גונזלס. "זו הייתה כיף והזדמנות נהדרת, אבל המוטיבציה להיות אלופת העולם חזקה יותר. הוא התמודד עם המאבק הזה כסתם עוד קרב, והוא פעל לפי תוכנית המשחק שלנו.

"זריקות הגוף שלו קבעו את הסוף. אני תמיד מספר לו על זריקות הגוף של מיקי וורד. אתה יודע, אגרוף הוא ריקוד, סלסה. מתאגרפים צריכים לרקוד; אני לא חושב שהם צריכים להיות סתם אורתודוקסים. כולם צריכים להילחם בכיוון השני וכשג'מיין עברה עמדות בשלישית, הוא מעולם לא נתן את. אימנתי אותו קשה. אני תמיד עליו ואיזו דרך טובה יותר לשתוק אותי מאשר לסיים את זה כמו שהוא עשה בתשלום לפי צפייה?  זה היה טיפה ברגע המיקרופון!"

אורטיז מקודמת על ידיג'ימי Burchfield (בידור וספורט קלאסי) וייעץ על ידיריצ'רד שאפי ואדי אימונדי

בגלל חוסר הוודאות באגרוף בגלל המגיפה, אורטיז ' 2021 לוח הזמנים אינו ידוע, אבל הוא כבר לא הסוד הכי שמור באגרוף, "הטכנאי" הוא כוכב עולה בונאפיד.

פוטנציאל קל משקל לא מנוצח JAMAINE “הטכנאי” אורטיז מקווה לגנוב את המופע של טייסון-ג'ונס

WORCESTER, מסה. (נובמבר 17, 2020) – Undefeated lightweight prospectג'מיין "הטכנאי" אורטיז (13-0, 7 קוס), אלוף העולם הנוער באיגרוף הנוער, hopes to steal the show on the November 28ה Mike Tyson-Roy Jones, ג 'וניור. כרטיס שלם וצפה, מוגש על ידי הליגה של אגדות היחיד של טייסון, at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

אורטיז בן ה -24, נלחם מווסטר, מסצ'וסטס, will fight on the undercard against Maryland southpawסולימאן סגאווה (13-2-1, 4 קוס) in an 8-round bout for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) USNBC (מתגורר בארה"ב) 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, כללי, it wasn’t too much of a change.”

אורטיז מקודמת על ידיג'ימי Burchfield (בידור וספורט קלאסי) וייעץ על ידיריצ'רד שאפי ואדי אימונדי

“We’re happy our fighter, ג'מיין אורטיז, 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.”

Unhappy birthday coming up for undefeated lightweight prospect Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz

WORCESTER, מסה. (אפריל 15, 2020) – Even in his wildest dreams, undefeated World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World lightweight championג'מיין "הטכנאי" אורטיז (13-0, 7 קוס) never could have ever imagined that his 24ה יום הולדת, later this month, would fall smack in the middle of a worldwide health pandemic

When he turns 24 באפריל 28ה, Ortiz figured he’d be preparing for training camp with a spring fight date set, likely defending his WBC Youth World title of fighting for a regional belt of some sort.

He certainly didn’t think boxing would be banned around the world, gyms closed by a state mandate, and people wearing facemasks and plastic gloves like they’re in a Sci-Fi movie. ו, to boot, his job as a licensed carpenter ended closed shop last Friday. Like everybody else in the Bay State.

Ortiz is basically self-quarantined at home, although he’s still running, אימון, eating well and doing everything else to maintain decent shape. Not elite boxing shape, למרות ש, which simply isn’t possible under these restrictive and trying times.

Instead of sparring, he’s shadow boxing, jumping rope has replaced pad-work with his trainersרוקי גונזלס וקרלוס גרסיה, and now his living room serves as hisחדר כושר.

Times have been dramatically altered, אכן, even celebrating birthdays, which Jamaine fully understands and accepts.

“I don’t think my birthday will be any different,” Ortiz said. “I usually spend it alone with my mother and daughter (4-year-old Amira) and this year probably won’t be any different. I won’t be able to get in a whole bunch of sparring rounds that I usually ask for (צוחק) as presents from some of my friends.“

למרבה המזל, למרות ש, Ortiz was able to fight this past February 28 in his first action in six months, headlining a CES Boxing-promoted card at home in Worcester, מסצ'וסטס, in which he registered an impressive second-round stoppage of Mexican knockout specialist“Loco” Luis Ronaldo Castillo (22-6, 17 קוס), a former WBC FECOMBOX lightweight champion.

אורטיז, presently rated No. 16 by the North American Boxing Federation (NABF), aspires to attend medical school after he hangs up his gloves for good, to become a doctor/researcher. He reads a lot about medicine, especially holistic treatments, and he believes that he may have already had the coronavirus.

“Five weeks before my last fight,” he explained, “I was in the hospital with a temperature of 104.5. Just about everybody I knew was sick, my grandmother had pneumonia. I never really get sick. I had a flu shot for seven years without an issue. I developed a cough, too. I felt like I was going to die. I can’t say with certainty I had coronavirus (there was no test available then), but I feel like I may have had it.”

Ortiz will be ready for the night the ring bell will finally sound again. “I hope to be fighting again in July or August, אבל, no matter when boxing returns, I’ll be ready to go.

“This is a serious, contagious disease. People should use common sense: wash your hands, stay separated by six feet, and stay at home, especially the elderly and people with respiratory problems. Don’t take any unnecessary risks or panic, either. This isn’t the end of the world!"

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

All pictures by Emily Harney / לוחמה

WORCESTER, מסה. (מרץ 11, 2020) – Fresh off his sensational hometown debut last month, Jamaine “הטכנאי” אורטיז (13-0, 7 קוס) is in the middle of a developmental process that is, hopefully, 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 28ה at the famed Palladium in Worcester, מסצ'וסטס.

Despite fighting for the first time in six months, Ortiz showed no signs of rust, forcing Mexican knockout specialist LocoLuis Ronaldo Castillo (22-6, 17 קוס), a former WBC FECOMBOX lightweight champion, to take a knee after landing a crisp uppercut and then finishing him off later in the second round with three overhand rights.

אורטיז, דירוג לא. 16 by the North American Boxing Federation (NABF), gained invaluable exposure headlining the CES event, which was streamed live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS®, שירות המנויים הדיגיטליים המוביל בעולם לספורט קרבי.

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 שיא, highlighted by consecutive New England Golden Gloves titles in 2015 & 2016, as well as a silver medal at the 2015 כפפות זהב הלאומיות טורניר (he lost to current IBF World lightweight champion תאופימו לופז בגמר האליפות) and reaching the semifinals of the 2016 מתגורר בארה"ב. ניסויים אולימפיים, 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 סיבובים מתחת לחגורה שלו).

ב 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 SoxAAA 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, למרות ש, is the key to building a champion!

Undefeated lightweight prospect Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz Set for Friday’s homecoming fight

WORCESTER, מסה. (פבואר 26, 2020) – Undefeated World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World lightweight championג'מיין "הטכנאי" אורטיז (12-0, 6 קוס) plans to make a major statement this Friday when he fights at home in Worcester, מסצ'וסטס, for the first time as a professional boxer.

Ortiz will headline aCES Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS® event, promoted by Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES), at the historic Worcester Palladium.

באירוע המרכזי 8-העגול, Ortiz faces Mexican knockout specialist“Loco” Luis Ronaldo Castillo (22-5, 17 קוס), a former WBC FECOMBOX lightweight champion, in a non-title fight.

“I’m ready,” Ortiz said after a recent open workout. “It’s good getting so much support. I have a lot of people coming to the fights. To me, I only have one job – win!  And I’d like to win in spectacular fashion. I want to show everybody at the Palladium and those watching on UFC FIGHT PASS that it’s all real, no hype behind my name. Everybody watching Friday night will know what I bring into the ring.”

אורטיז, 23, is a lightning-quick, gifted lightweight with tremendous upside. A decorated amateur, Ortiz is a rising star in what many believe will be a breakout year for him.

“Jamaine certainly hasn’t reached his full potential,” Ortiz’ head trainerרוקי גונזלס commented. “He’s still young and all he really needs is more experience. He’s a good listener with great hand speed, and he switches (stances) easily. And he really believes in himself and it’s hard to beat somebody like that. I can’t teach heart, but he has that as well. I don’t know how far he can go, עדיין לא, but he’s talented and nowhere close to being a finished product.”

פברואר. 28ה show showcasing Ortiz worldwide will be streamed live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS®, שירות המנויים הדיגיטליים המוביל בעולם לספורט קרבי, החל משעה 9 p.m. ו / 6 p.m. PT.

כדי להירשם ל- UFC FIGHT PASS, אנא בקר בwww.ufcfightpass.com.

Tickets are on sale and available to purchase at CESBoxing.com and the Palladium box office. Doors open at 6 p.m. ו, התקף ראשון ב 7 p.m./ ET.

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

WORCESTER, מסה. (פבואר 11, 2020) – A lifelong dream will become finally reality on February 28ה, when undefeated World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World lightweight championג'מיין "הטכנאי" אורטיז (12-0, 6 קוס) fights at home for the first time as a professional in Worcester, מסצ'וסטס.

Ortiz will headline aCES Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS® event, promoted by Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES), at the historic Worcester Palladium. His opponent in the 8-round main event will be Mexican knockout artist“Loco” Luis Ronaldo Castillo (22-5, 17 קוס), a former WBC FECOMBOX lightweight champion.

“I’ve never fought in Worcester as a professional,” Ortiz said at a recent press conference. “I’ve wanted to do this bad to let people in Worcester see what it has. It’s going to be extra special because two of my closest friendsאירווין גונזלס וKendrick Ball, ג 'וניור., are also fighting on this card. We’ve fought together since we were kids.”

The 23-year-old will not be defending his WBC Youth World title, because he will relinquish his belt in April, when turns 24 and becomes ineligible in terms of the age requirement (23 and younger).

“Jamaine had one of the most prestigious amateur careers ever in New England,” Ortiz’ promoterג'ימי Burchfield (אגרוף CES) said. “He already owns the WBC World Youth title and has World Champion written all over him.”

“The Technician” is fine tuning his game and he’s already looking ahead to the not too distant future.

“I’m very excited to be fighting February 28ה for the first time in Worcester,” Ortiz added. “It’s an exciting card with action-packed fights. I expect it’ll be sold out and hope so, because I want to prove to my city, האמרגן שלי, and local businesses that big-time boxing belongs here and will be supported by Worcester. In 2021, I want to bring world championship boxing to the new baseball stadium (Polar Park, the future home of the Worcester Red Sox, Triple A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox) across the street that will seat 10,000.”

פברואר. 28ה show showcasing Ortiz worldwide will be streamed live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS®, שירות המנויים הדיגיטליים המוביל בעולם לספורט קרבי, החל משעה 9 p.m. ו / 6 p.m. PT.

כדי להירשם ל- UFC FIGHT PASS, אנא בקר בwww.ufcfightpass.com.

Tickets are on sale and available to purchase at CESBoxing.com, the Palladium box office or from Team Ortiz. Doors open at 6 p.m. ו, התקף ראשון ב 7 p.m./ ET.