Ernesto Mercado Claims Jamaine Ortiz Ducks January Fight

Menu Results Schedule Rankings Videos Tickets Forum Contact Us Menu Rankings Schedule Results Boxing Live Ernesto Mercado Claims Jamaine Ortiz Ducks January Fight Google News Preferred Source By Boxing News 24 Desk - 10/02/2026 - Comments Ernesto “Tito” Mercado accuses Jamaine Ortiz of avoiding a January fight, leaving the unbeaten light welterweight searching for opponents willing to give him the opportunity his career has needed for two years.

Mercado looks capable of troubling the best at 140, but his opportunities haven’t matched his ability. His punching power makes him dangerous, while his limited name recognition gives established opponents little financial incentive to accept that danger.

“Dat boy Jamaine just ducked for a fight in January 😂🤦‍♂️, who I do go after next🤨,” Mercado posted on X .