Teofimo Lopez vs Jamaine Ortiz for the former's WBO super lightweight world title late on Thursday night in Las Vegas, just three days before the Super Bowl. Lopez starts as favorite but he's come unstuck before when looking too far ahead — read on for how to watch Lopez vs Ortiz live streams from anywhere with a VPN.
The atmosphere is starting to build on fight day in Las Vegas. The weigh ins have been done and Lopez has been full of bravado in the final press conference 24 hours before fight night. The Takeover is promising he's not overlooking his opponent and expects a stoppage.
Oriz, meanwhile, has promised a knockout to put the cat among the pigeons in the super lightweight division. He's also got half an eye on the other big event in town. "There's no better week to be world champion than Super Bowl week," he said at the weigh in. He's got a point. And angry, too. "There hasn't been respect. It's a fight. I'm coming here to take his head off."
► Date: Thursday, February 8
► Venue: Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas
► Time: (est. ringwalks) 12 a.m. ET (Feb. 9) / 9 p.m. PT / 5 a.m. GMT (Feb. 9) / 4 p.m. AEDT (Feb. 9)
• U.S. — ESPN Plus
• U.K. — Watch on Sky Sports
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Brooklyn fighter Lopez has always had plenty to say for himself, but the unanimous decision he won last time out against Josh Taylor to win the WBO super lightweight world title was the 26-year-old's best performance since beating Vasily Lomachenko in October 2020.
The Takeover's lightning hand speed and heavy hitting make him a match for anyone but the New Yorker was guilty of overlooking George Kambosos to lose his titles in November 2021 and has been rebuilding since. With mega fights agains Devin Haney and Terence Crawford on the horizon, he can't make the same mistake again.
Ortiz may not be the biggest name but the 27-year-old from Worcester, Massachusetts, knows he's got enough gunpowder in his fights to challenge heavy favorite Lopez. The Technician took Lomachenko the distance in their October 2022 bout and has beaten former WBO junior lightweight champion Jamel Herring. Can he go on to win the first world title fight of his career?
Here's everything you need to watch the Lopez vs Ortiz live stream, including live streams from around the world.
Watch Lopez vs Ortiz live streams in the U.S.
Boxing fans in the U.S. can catch the WBO super lightweight world title fight live stream between Teofimo Lopez vs Jamaine Ortiz on ESPN Plus.
It's $10.99 per month for the basic package or you can save over 15% by signing up for a year for $109.99. That brings access to more boxing, MLB, NHL, golf, lacrosse and even UFC if you're happy to add the occasional PPV fee.
If you already use those services but aren't in the U.S. right now, you can watch Lopez vs Ortiz live streams by using a VPN such as ExpressVPN. And if, for whatever reason, you can't get it working, do remember that you have the comfort of a 30-day money-back guarantee with ExpressVPN.
How to watch Lopez vs Ortiz live streams from anywhere
A VPN, or virtual private network, makes it look as if you're surfing the web from your home country, rather than the one you're in. That means you can access the streaming services you already pay for, from anywhere on Earth. Or anywhere that has an internet connection, at least.
For instance, an American who's currently in the U.K. could watch Lopez vs Ortiz on ESPN Plus, even though they're not in the U.S..
They're totally legal, inexpensive and easy to use. We've tested lots of the best VPN services and our favorite right now is ExpressVPN. It's fast, works on loads of devices, and even offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, ExpressVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, such as Sling, Fubo or ESPN Plus, you'd select U.S. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to ESPN Plus, as you usually would back in the States, and watch the Lopez vs Ortiz live stream.
Lopez vs Ortiz live streams by country
How to watch the Lopez vs Ortiz live streams in the U.K.
Sky Sports is broadcasting the Lopez vs Ortiz live stream in the U.K., so if you already have a Sky subscription that doesn't include Sports, you'll need to pay £18/month to add those channels. The fight will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event.
Whichever package you go for, you'll also gain access to coverage in 4K and HDR, so long as you also have an HDR-ready Sky Q box and HLG-compatible TV.
Sky Glass is another option. This gives you Sky TV within a 4K TV that has a built-in Dolby Atmos soundbar, and without the need for a dish. Prices start at £14/month for the TV, plus a sky sub on top of that.
If you don't want to shell out for a full Sky subscription, you could also consider its Now streaming service. This gives you 24-hour access for £11.98 or month-long access for £34.99.
All sounds great, right? But if you're not in the U.K., you can still follow the Lopez vs Ortiz live streams by country live stream by using one of the best VPN services, such as ExpressVPN.
Watch the Lopez vs Ortiz live streams in Canada
One of the cheapest Lopez vs Ortiz live stream options can be found in Canada, where the fight is being shown on TSN Plus.
A subscription starts at CA$8 per month, and the ringwalks for Lopez vs Ortiz are expected from 12 a.m. ET (Friday) / 9 p.m. PT on Thursday.
Not at home right now? Use ExpressVPN or another VPN service to access the live stream from anywhere.
Can you watch Lopez vs Ortiz in Australia?
Unfortunately, as it stands there is no broadcaster for the Lopez vs Ortiz live stream in Australia.
Kayo Sports is a regular for boxing live streams, so you may want to keep an eye out closer to the fight to see if a late deal has been struck.
Remember, if you're traveling Down Under at the minute and want to catch the fight with your regular subscription from abroad, get yourself a VPN to stop yourself being geo-blocked.
Teofimo Lopez vs Jamaine Ortiz tale of the tape
| Header Cell - Column 0 | Teofimo Lopez | Jamaine Ortiz |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | America | American |
| Date of birth | July 30th, 1987 | April 28th, 1996 |
| Height | 5' 8" | 5' 8" |
| Reach | 68.5" | 69" |
| Total fights | 20 | 19 |
| Record | 19-1 (13 KOs) | 17-1-1 (8 KOs) |
Lopez vs Ortiz Fight card
- Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz; For Lopez's WBO world super lightweight title
- Keyshawn Davis vs. Jose Pedraza; Lightweight
- George Acosta vs. Rene Tellez Giron; Lightweight
- Abdullah Mason vs. Benjamin Gurment; Super lightweight
- Charlie Sheehy vs. Abdel Sauceda; Lightweight
- Javier Martinez vs. Raul Salomon; Middleweight
- Alan Garcia vs. Tomas Ornelas; Super lightweight
- Antonio Zepeda vs. Lemis Isom Riley; Heavyweight
- Art Barrera Jr. vs. Michael Portales; Super lightweight
Lopez vs Ortiz odds
DraftKings has the odds heavily in favor of Lopez (-700) to the underdog Otiz (+450).
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