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| ORLANDO, FL – Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz (19-2-1, 9 KOs) returns to the ring on Saturday, August 23, when he faces Dominican contender Ambiorix Bautista (19-2, 11 KOs) at the Caribe Royale in Orlando and live worldwide on DAZN. The bout is promoted by Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) in association with CES Boxing and BoxLab Promotions. Ortiz, ranked inside the top 15 by all four major sanctioning bodies, is on the brink of a world title opportunity. A win this Saturday puts him in title contention against one of the division’s champions, including Teofimo Lopez (WBO), Richardson Hitchens (IBF), Subriel Matias (WBC), or Gary Antuanne Russell (WBA). “Camp has been great,”said Ortiz. “Bautista is a tough fighter who comes to win, but I’m ready for whatever he brings. This fight is about making a statement and reminding the champions that I’m coming.” Bautista, with 19 wins and 11 knockouts to his credit, represents another dangerous opponent in Ortiz’s recent run of challenges. The Dominican is on a 16-fight win streak, 10 by knockout, since suffering back-to-back decision losses almost 10 years ago. In addition to his impressive record, Bautista comes in as a late replacement after original opponent Steve Claggett withdrew from the fight due to an injury. The Worcester, MA native remains unfazed: “This is the third straight fight where I’ve had an opponent change,” noted Ortiz. “But I don’t let it throw me off. I prepare to fight the best in the world, so no matter who’s across the ring, I’m ready to execute.” With his sights set on the top of the junior welterweight division, Ortiz is eager to continue building momentum toward a world title opportunity. “My goal is to fight the very best,” Ortiz said. “I would love a rematch with Teofimo Lopez, but if that doesn’t happen, I’ll fight any of the champions. I’m past due for a world title.” Fans around the globe can watch Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz vs. Ambiorix Bautista live on DAZN on Saturday, August 23. For more information on CES Boxing events, visit cesfights.com. INFORMATION About CES Boxing CES Boxing is one of the top promotions on the East Coast. Founded in 1992 by Jimmy Burchfield Sr., CES Boxing has promoted many world class fighters, including Jamaine Ortiz, Juiseppe Cusumano, Hank Lundy, Vinny Paz, Peter Manfredo, Mariusz Wach, Jason Estrada, Matt Godfrey, Chad Dawson and Ray Oliveira. CES Boxing has promoted such super fights as “The Thriller on Triller: Tyson v Jones Jr.”, “Mayweather vs. Gotti III”and “The Contender: Manfredo v Pemberton”. |
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