Super lightweight (140 pounds/63.5 kilograms) boxing contender Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz (20-2-1, 10 KOs) says he is ready to prove he belongs among boxing’s elite as he prepares to take on undefeated Keyshawn Davis (13-0, 9 KOs). The 12-round bout is set for January 31 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, on the undercard of “The Ring 6” — headlined by the Ring Magazine 12-round world title clash between Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson. The event will be televised live on DAZN.
Ortiz, who hails from Worcester, Massachusetts enters the fight ranked in the top 15 across all four major sanctioning bodies. Known for his slick movement, high boxing IQ, and conditioning, Ortiz sees this fight as a pivotal moment in his campaign toward another world title shot.
“The moment this fight was offered, I said yes,” Ortiz stated. “I’ve never backed down from a challenge, and I’m not about to start now. I respect what Keyshawn has accomplished, but this is the kind of fight I’ve been waiting for, an opportunity to showcase everything I bring to the table against a top undefeated contender.”
Davis, a 2020 Olympic silver medalist, will be making his 140-pound debut against the more seasoned Ortiz.
“Fans can expect a sharp, confident, and aggressive Jamaine Ortiz on fight night,” he said. “I’ve learned from every fight and made the necessary adjustments. I’m coming into this with experience, hunger, and a game plan that’s built to win. Davis is stepping into my weight class, and he’ll find out quickly that it’s a different world at 140.”
Boxlab Promotions President Amaury Piedra expressed full confidence in Ortiz’s preparation, mindset, and skillset, stating that he believes Ortiz has everything it takes to hand Davis his first professional loss.
“Jamaine has all the tools, speed, footwork, conditioning, and the intelligence to adapt in the ring,” said Piedra. “He’s fought at the world class level on multiple occasions, and he’s battle-tested. Keyshawn is a talented fighter, no doubt, but we believe Jamaine’s experience and hunger will be the difference. This is his moment, and he’s ready to take it.
“This is what I’ve worked for, to fight the best and earn my shot at a world title,” Ortiz concluded. “A win on January 31 puts me in position to challenge for a belt, and I’m not leaving Madison Square Garden without making that statement. I’m here to prove I belong at the top.”
