Ernesto Mercado accuses Jamaine Ortiz of avoiding January fight

Undefeated light welterweight Ernesto ‘Tito’ Mercado has accused Jamaine Ortiz of avoiding a proposed fight scheduled for January. Mercado, who holds a professional record of 19 wins with 18 knockouts, voiced his frustration on social media, stating, ‘Dat boy Jamaine just ducked for a fight in January... who I do go after next’.

The dispute highlights the matchmaking challenges faced by rising prospects. While Mercado is considered a dangerous power puncher at 140 pounds, his limited name recognition may make it difficult to secure high-profile opponents. Conversely, Ortiz is currently in a rebuilding phase following a defeat to Keyshawn Davis and may be weighing the risk-versus-reward of facing an undefeated opponent who offers less financial incentive.

Specific details regarding the proposed purse or negotiation terms for the January bout have not been disclosed. Ortiz and his team have not yet issued a public response to the accusations.