Jamaine Ortiz has spent the vast majority of his career flying under the radar. However, once his name was called, the Dominican native quickly rose to the challenge. His fortunes, ultimately, began to change in May of 2022.

On the night, the 26-year-old lightweight contender eked out a close but clear win over former world titlist, Jamel Herring. Five months later, Ortiz’s efforts were rewarded in the form of a mouthwatering showdown against Vasiliy Lomachenko.

After laying it all on the line, Ortiz (16-1-1, 8 KOs) smiled widely as he believed that he was just moments away from nabbing the biggest win of his young career. Although things didn't quite go as planned, as he was forced to settle for a unanimous decision loss, Ortiz saw his stock soar.

But while most now consider Ortiz as one of the best lightweights around, Brian “Bomac” McIntyre believes that anyone who accepts that statement as a fact is simply mendacious. According to the world-renowned trainer, two solid performances against former champions, shouldn't allow Ortiz to crack the upper echelon of the division.

“Hell no, he ain’t no elite guy,” said McIntyre during an interview with BoxingScene.com. “He just looked good against Jamel Herring and then he looked halfway alright against Lomachenko.”

Despite McIntyre’s somewhat flippant response, Ortiz has concocted an idea that could permanently close his mouth. Keyshawn Davis, a former Olympic silver medalist and one of the hottest names at 135-pounds, has become a target for Ortiz. With the 24-year-old scoring a ninth-round stoppage victory over Anthony Yigit earlier this month, Davis has also admitted that a showdown against Ortiz is one that he would welcome.

Ortiz, with his pen and pad in hand, jotted down notes while Davis (8-0, 6 KOs) performed at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Just a few short days ago, the highly ranked contender conveyed that his current stint of inactivity has become obtrusive.

In the coming months, Ortiz is optimistic that his time on the sidelines will be mitigated by a single phone call, hopefully, with team Davis waiting on the other line. Although talks between both sides haven’t kicked off, McIntyre would have no issue with sending his fighter into the ring with such a seasoned veteran.

While he doesn't view Ortiz as one of the best lightweights in the division, McIntyre won’t allow hubris to cloud his judgment in a potential clash.

“I’ll tell you like this. If that name came across our chopping block, the team and myself and the rest of the coaches, we’ll prepare well, well for him.”