Teofimo Lopez Jr vs Jamaine Ortiz Odds: A Mirror Match at Super Light

Books Moderately Favor the Champion, Lopez

Lopez Could Be a Superior Version of Ortiz

The ever-controversial Teofimo Lopez Jr. returns to defend his WBO super lightweight belt against a game opponent in Jamaine Ortiz.

Both boxers are known for being athletic and unconventional, which makes them difficult foes for anyone. However, given the Teofimo Lopez Jr. vs Jamaine Ortiz odds, the champion is a tier above his challenger.

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Records: Teofimo Lopez Jr. (C) (19-1-0, 13 KOs) vs Jamaine Ortiz (17-1-1, 8 KOs)
Title: WBO Super Lightweight Titles (140 lbs.)
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Location: Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas, NV
Streaming: ESPN

Lopez Always Has That Underdog Vibe

It seems like a long time ago that Lopez upset the great Vasiliy Lomachenko to become the unified lightweight champion of the world. Of course, he lost these same titles in an upset against George Kambosos Jr. He then went on several breaks before returning to pull off another upset, this time in the super lightweight division.

“People could write me off all they want, that only motivates me to show the children out there that, to hell what other people say about you, to hell if they say you’re crazy,” “You know what’s crazy? Not believing in yourself. Now that’s crazy.” Lopez said to The Post.

Lopez has a way of beating the boxing odds . He beat Lomachenko as a +330 underdog and Taylor at +220. But folks are not doubting Lopez anymore, at least not in this matchup. The Teofimo Lopez Jr. vs Jamaine Ortiz odds peg him as the -700 favorite. That’s an implied probability of 87.5% of winning.

Ortiz has a style that is not unlike Lopez’s. He relies a lot on his athleticism and will trade defense for offense. However, he faces steep odds here because his boxing schedule is underwhelming compared to the champion’s.

The challenger’s best win came against Jamel Herring in a tightly contested bout at 135 pounds. He then lost handily against Lomachenko before moving up to beat an overmatched Antonio Moran. During this span, Lopez fought Kambosos, knocked out Pedro Campa, and edged Sandor Marton and Josh Taylor.

Unless Lopez enters this bout distracted, he should have the edge over Ortiz in what should be an entertaining bout for as long as it lasts.

Lopez Can Dispatch Ortiz Then Look at a Unification Bout

Given the Teofimo Lopez Jr. vs Jamaine Ortiz odds, it may be better to bet on the total to go ‘under’ 10.5 rounds at +195. These boxers will come forward and exchange blows, albeit recklessly. Someone will go down, and it’s likely to be Ortiz. For boxing’s sake, a Lopez TKO could mean a “superfight” in the division.

Devin Haney just dispatched Regis Prograis to capture the WBC super lightweight belt. Zhankosh Turarov holds the IBO title while Subriel Matias has the IBF strap. There were already preliminary talks of Lopez fighting Matias, and it will now be to unify the belts.

Should Haney and Turarov attempt to unify theirs, there is a possibility of Lopez and Haney meeting sometime in the next 12 months for all the belts.

But this is the promoters’ pipe dream for now. Lopez needs to get by Ortiz, and he needs to do it impressively to drum up interest. The stage is set for Lopez as Ortiz is a hittable boxer who does not have the same power he has. He’s also not used to fighting at 140 pounds like Lopez is.

The extra weight may just make Ortiz a step slower, which would make him a sitting duck for the two-weight world champion.

Most boxing predictions today have Lopez beating Ortiz. A Lopez win by decision pays at -125 at the sportsbook. But we’ll take a shot on Lopez to do it by KO at +175.

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