Jamaine Ortiz Breaks Silence After TKO Loss to Keyshawn Davis

The 29-year-old boxer reflects on his first career stoppage defeat at Ring VI

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Jamaine Ortiz, known as 'The Technician', has broken his silence after suffering his first career stoppage loss against Keyshawn Davis at Ring VI in Las Vegas. Ortiz, who was previously undefeated, was stopped 13 seconds before the final bell due to an accumulation of body shots. In a series of tweets, Ortiz reflected on the defeat, acknowledging that his opponent was the better man that night despite a strong training camp and strategy.

Why it matters

Ortiz's loss to Davis represents a significant setback in his professional career, as the 29-year-old had previously only suffered decision defeats against top-level opponents like Teofimo Lopez. This stoppage loss raises questions about Ortiz's ability to compete at the highest levels of the lightweight and super lightweight divisions.

The details

Ortiz, who was an underdog going into the fight, exuded confidence leading up to the bout but was ultimately unable to execute his game plan against the talented Davis. Despite feeling physically prepared, Ortiz admitted that he 'just wasn't fast enough on the trigger' and couldn't capitalize on the openings he saw during the fight.

  • The fight took place on January 31, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
  • Ortiz has been 'off the grid reflecting a bit' since the loss, which occurred over a week ago.

The players

Jamaine Ortiz

A 29-year-old professional boxer with a record of 20-3-1, known as 'The Technician'.

Keyshawn Davis

Ortiz's opponent, who defeated him by TKO in the final round of their fight at Ring VI.

Teofimo Lopez

A former opponent of Ortiz's, who Ortiz lost to by unanimous decision in 2024 in his only world title fight to date.

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What they’re saying

“January 31st at MSG didn't go as planned. Over 21,000 people in the building & I didn't get the victory. I've been off the grid reflecting a bit. Here is where my head is at.”

— Jamaine Ortiz, Boxer (Twitter)

“Also shoutout to [Teofimo Lopez] for bringing that elite energy into the locker room before the walk. Every time I'm around him, it's nothing but good vibes. Real recognize real. Even in a loss, those moments and that atmosphere are why we do this.”

— Jamaine Ortiz, Boxer (Twitter)

What’s next

Ortiz's next steps will likely involve reassessing his training and strategy as he looks to bounce back from his first career stoppage loss. The defeat has raised questions about his ability to compete at the highest levels of the lightweight and super lightweight divisions.

The takeaway

Ortiz's loss to Davis, his first career stoppage defeat, represents a significant setback in his professional career. However, the boxer's reflective and introspective response suggests he is committed to learning from this experience and finding a path forward, even if it means reevaluating his approach and facing an uncertain future at the top of the sport.