The fight takes place on the Ring 6 card on DAZN pay per view at Madison Square Garden. Ortiz has already boxed there under the same conditions. He went the distance with Teofimo Lopez on that stage, and the environment is not new to him. The house and the event do not change the way he sees the fight in front of him.
For Davis, this fight reveals many unknowns. This will be his first appearance at 140 pounds and his first fight since February 2025. The weight change comes after a long layoff, and the opponent is a fighter who has been facing skilled distance fighters for years. Ortiz considers himself the most complete professional test Davis has ever faced.
Davis’ rise has been well-managed since his Olympic debut. His silver medal boosted his reputation, and his match reflected progress. Ortiz believes this fight removes that stigma. He wants to see how Davis will operate if the deal is structured and maintained instead of short and predictable.
Ortiz looks back on Davis’ history. He analyzed the loss to Andy Cruz, who beat Davis several times, including in the last Olympics. Ortiz isn’t saying the same results will follow. He points out that Davis has never faced this kind of adversity in twelve professional tournaments.
“I’m looking at it that way, and on the 31st, I’m going to give everything I’ve got,” said Jamaine Ortiz. Ring Magazine. “I want to be world champion and get the opportunity. To get that, I have to face people like Keyshawn Davis. I think Keyshawn is a great name to beat and on my resume.”
When asked about the predicted knockout, Ortiz kept his answer short.
“He can continue his dream, but it won’t happen,” he said. “Be careful what you say, because sometimes what you say can happen to you.”
Ortiz is not selling a story here. He’s saying that when the round comes together, it’s going to be a very different fight than Davis expected.