Preview: Jamaine Ortiz (17-2-1, 8 KOs) vs Gilberto Espinoza Zarate (13-2-0, 8 KOs)
Jamaine Ortiz is set to face Gilberto Espinoza Zarate on Friday, November 1st, 2024, at Caribe Royale Orlando in a 10-round Super Lightweight bout, with a weight limit of 140 pounds (63.5 kg). Ortiz steps into the ring with a record of 17 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, including 8 knockouts. Zarate comes in with 13 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws, also boasting 8 knockouts, giving him a slight power edge with a 62% knockout rate compared to Ortiz’s 47%.
At 28, Ortiz is two years older than Zarate, who stands 1 inch taller. Ortiz fights out of the orthodox stance, while Zarate is a southpaw. Ortiz is the more seasoned professional with five additional fights and 60 more professional rounds, having debuted 21 days later than Zarate in 2016.
Ortiz is ranked number 15 by the IBF at super lightweight and has won 3 of his last 5 bouts. His recent performance includes a loss to Teofimo Lopez on February 8, 2024, in a WBO World Junior Welterweight and The Ring Junior Welterweight championship fight, and victories over Antonio Moran, Jamel Herring, and Nahir Albright. Over the past 2 years, 8 months, and 14 days, Ortiz has averaged a fight every 6 months and 16 days, with his bouts lasting an average of 10.8 rounds.
This match promises to be an exciting clash between two determined fighters looking to make their mark in the super lightweight division.
