Vasyl Lomachenko returns after nearly a year out with a rust-shaking fight against Jamaine Ortiz. There’s no belts on the line, and he’s had more proven opponents, but entertainment is always on the cards with the Ukranian great.
Lomachenko (16-2-0, 11 KOs) is of course one of the most recognisable fighters in modern boxing, his flowing, almost-dancing footwork and high volume making him a must-watch. Ortiz (16-0-1, 8KOs) has nowhere near the level of experience or exposure, but he’ll be looking to grab this chance with both hands- a good showing even in a loss would bounce his career to another level, and he’s got some tricks that Lomachenko will have to work around.
This post will provide live play-by-play of the main event. The card starts at 6:15 p.m. ET exclusively on ESPN+, with the main card starting at 8 p.m. ET and the main event expected some time after 10 p.m. ET, but keep an eye out here to make sure you don’t miss it.
Main Card:
Lightweight: Vasyl Lomachenko vs Jamaine Ortiz
Featherweight: Robeisy Ramirez vs. Jose Matias Romero
Featherweight: Duke Ragan vs. Luis Lebron
Middleweight: Troy Isley vs. Quincy LaVallais
Heavyweight: Richard Torrez vs. Ahmed Hefny
Lightweight: Abdullah Mason vs. Angel Barrera
Middleweight: Nico Ali Walsh vs. Billy Wagner
Super-featherweight: Haven Brady Jr vs. Eric Mondragon
Welterweight: Delante Johnson vs. Esteban Garcia