Ortiz on Lomachenko fight: 'I knew my idols would one day be my rivals'

American lightweight division prospect Jemaine Ortiz (16-0-1, 8 KO) shared his expectations from the upcoming fight with the Ukrainian ex-world champion in three weight categories Vasily Lomachenko (16-2, 11 KOs).

“I always imagined how one day I would fight with Lomachenko. So I'm not surprised that we'll meet in the ring. It's just part of the process. He used to be my favorite fighter and if I consider myself a high-level boxer, then my idols should one day become my rivals. I always thought that I could be at the top of my division.

When Lomachenko was still the best fighter, regardless of weight class, I thought: “I will catch up with him, and one day we will fight.” This victory will be special. I will dedicate it to my team, the gym guys who know that anything is possible. You just need to work hard and be focused, ”Boxing News 24 quotes Ortiz.

Recall that the fight between Lomachenko and Ortiz will take place on October 29 in New York, USA.