Resorts World, Las Vegas, USA. At the opening act, ex-world champion and ex-marine American veteran Jamel Herring (23-4, 11 KOs) in the light weight limit (up to 61.2 kg) lost to compatriot prospect
Jemaine Ortiz (16-0-1, 8 KOs).
The prospect tried to confuse the veteran with constant changes of racks. In the opening round, it didn’t work – every now and then he cut through the air. But managed to shake the opponent twice in the 2nd three-minute period. A gong saved Herring from finishing off.
By the 4th round, the fight deteriorated a little – the number of clinches increased, there were minor fouls, the referee had to intervene more and more often in the course of events. After the first half of the fight, everything is as competitive as possible. In the 6th round, the ex-champion beautifully countered the aggressor with a left hook twice in a row, but gave up the next three minutes almost without a fight.
Competitive fight. Herring was very tired, lost decisive rounds: he slowed down, lost balance, explosiveness of blows and speed. But it is possible that the touch is enough for a draw.
.@JamaineOrtizR letting those hands fly pic.twitter.com/R26HxSkGKJ
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) May 22, 2022
Judges’ verdict: 97-94, 97-93 and 97-93 in favor of the prospect.
Ortis UD 10.
Update: Looks like this was Herring’s last fight…
