After seven months since his last fight against Josh Taylor, Teofimo Lopez will return tonight and defend his WBO Super-Lightweight title against Jamaine Ortiz. While Lopez is currently 19-1-0 in the sport, Ortiz has a record of 1 loss, 1 draw, and 17 wins. Meanwhile, both boxers are in their prime and have the potential to make significant contributions to the sport’s growth.

On the other hand, Keyshawn Davis, Olympic Silver medalist, will take on Jose Pedraza on the undercard of Lopez vs. Ortiz. And since boxing fans and critics believe Davis is the next big thing in the sport, one cannot miss his fight against the experienced Pedraza. Both fights present an exciting matchup against the backdrop of the Super Bowl LVIII. Well, on that note, here is all you need to know about Top Rank and ESPN’s “The Showman Returns” event.

When and where can we watch Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz?

Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz is an important fight. On one hand, the match gives Jamaine Ortiz a shot at the WBO Super-Lightweight (Junior Welterweight) title and allows him to prove his worth in the division. On the other hand, the outcome of the fight will determine Lopez’s plans. Last year, Teofimo Lopez’s father showed interest in Devin Haney. Additionally, Lopez multiple times claimed he would beat Subriel Matias, the IBF Super-Lightweight champion. On that note, to have a better understanding of the future of the boxers in question, we should watch Lopez vs. Ortiz.

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The event will begin at 8:30 p.m. ET. And by the time Lopez and Ortiz enter the ring, it will be 11 p.m. ET. For those who bought tickets, they would watch the event live at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. However, those who could not buy tickets can enjoy the event live on ESPN+ in the US. For viewers in the UK, boxing fans can access Sky Sports to catch the event live.

The undercard of Lopez vs. Ortiz

Apart from the main event, there will be eight fights on the card of Lopez vs. Ortiz. The event will kick off with Art Barrera Jr. vs. Michael Portales. Then, from the Heavyweight division, Antonio Zepeda will face Lemis Isom Riley. This fight will be followed by Alan Garcia vs. Tomas Ornelas, Javier Martinez vs. Raul Salomon, Charlie Sheehy vs. Abdel Sauceda, Abdullah Mason vs. Benjamin Gurment, and George Acosta vs. Rene Tellez Giron.

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Finally, in a highly anticipated match, Keyshawn Davis will face Jose Pedraza in the Lightweight division before the main event. Keyshawn is an Olympic Silver medalist and is currently unbeaten in pro boxing. On the other hand, Pedraza is more experienced and a former two-division world champion in the sport. With that said, which fight do you look forward to? Share your thoughts about the event in the comments below.

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