Davin Haney potential challenger Vasiliy Lomachenko secured an unanimous decision win vs Jamaine Ortiz despite struggling in early rounds, know the full undercard results and purse
On Saturday night, Vasiliy Lomachenko defeated tenacious Jamaine Ortiz via unanimous decision, demonstrating that he still possesses greatness despite having spent nearly one year away from the ring. In front of 4,586 spectators at Madison Square Garden in New York City, the three judges scored the fight 115-113, 116-112, 117-111 in favor of Lomachenko, handing Ortiz his first loss as a professional.
Vasiliy Lomachenko vs Jamaine Ortiz Purse, Payouts, Winner, Full Fight Card Results, Score, Boxing Match Highlights
Lomachenko with the win!!🙏🙌🇺🇦 #LomachenkoOrtiz #Boxing pic.twitter.com/K1y5OEMHXk
— Yuriy Andriyashchuk🇺🇦 (@YuriyATL) October 30, 2022
When are they gonna help Devin with his corny replies?
“He’s a light weight? Nah, he’s a heavyweight,” @VasylLomachenko
“In the ring I’ll show you,” @Realdevinhaney #LomachenkoOrtiz pic.twitter.com/bRt4638R38
— Shac Cooper (@ShacCooper) October 30, 2022
According to numerous sources, Lomachenko will take home $6 million from this main-event bout, while Ortiz is expected to bag $2 million. After the PPV Purse awards are given out, with 60% going to Lomachenko and 40% going to Ortiz, it is anticipated that these boxers would earn even more money.
An eagerly anticipated matchup between Jamaine Ortiz and former champion Vasiliy Lomachenko was slated for October 29 at the Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York. The ring-walks for Lomachenko vs. Ortiz began at 3:00 AM GMT (10:00 PM ET) during this event. This 12-round lightweight contest between Lomachenko and Ortiz, which served as the main event, was for Lomachenko to maintain his position as the next challenger for undisputed champion Davin Haney.
On Saturday night, Jamaine Ortiz gave Vasiliy Lomachenko a tougher battle than he might have anticipated. Nevertheless, Lomachenko’s experienced experience during the final rounds proved to be too much for the younger Ortiz, and he won by unanimous decision inside the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Full Fight Card Results
- Vasiliy Lomachenko defeated Jamaine Ortiz: Lightweight
- Duke Regan won against Luis Lebron: Featherweight
- Richard Torrez Jr defeated Ahmed Hefny: Heavyweight
- Nico Ali Walsh won against Billy Wagner: Middleweight
- Robeisy Ramirez defeated Jose Matias Romero: Featherweight
Vasiliy Lomachenko vs Jamaine Ortiz Match Events & How it Unfolded?
In the first two rounds, Ortiz came out strong, taking advantage of his youth and speed to gain the upper hand. After being scratched by tape in the first round, Lomachenko had to contend with an injury under his right eye. In the sixth round, Lomachenko stepped up the tempo, injuring Ortiz with a straight left to the body and wearing him down with pressure.
After switching to the southpaw stance in seventh round, Ortiz had success, but he soon went back to the orthodox position. In his first 12-round fight, Ortiz ran out of stamina as more skilled Lomachenko increased his attack in the fight’s final third. Two of the three judges believed that Lomachenko won every round starting in Round 7.
Vasiliy Lomachenko vs Jamaine Ortiz Post-match Reactions & Next Fight for Lomachenko
With the victory, Lomachenko is now free to fight Top Rank co-promoted lightweight division undisputed champion Devin Haney. Haney, who was in audience didn’t seem impressed by the former three-division champion’s performance but believes that Lomachenko will be a worthy opponent.
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