The way that Ortiz lost could hurt him in trying to get rematches against Berto and Mayweather
September 23rd, 2011
By Eric Thomas: Losing the way he did could really badly hurt former WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz (29-3-2, 22 KO’s) in his hopes for getting rematches first with Floyd Mayweather Jr. and secondly with Andre Berto. Ortiz appeared looked as if he was melting down mentally at the time decided to headbutt Mayweather for no particular reason, and the drop his hands to his sides after the fight was resumed following a point deduction.
Ortiz said after the fight that with or without Mayweather, he’ll be a champion again within six months. It’s not likely that Mayweather fights Ortiz again, meaning Ortiz is going to have to hope that IBF welterweight champion Andre Berto shows interest in fighting him. Right off the bat, I don’t think Berto is going to want to give Ortiz a rematch after that dreadful performance. Ortiz might be able to bring in a lot of the Hispanic boxing fans for a pay per view bout or a fight on regular cable.
However, I wouldn’t bet on it. Ortiz really needs to rebuild by picking up some good wins, preferably against top tier opposition before trying to coax one of the top fighters to give him a shot. I can’t see Ortiz getting a fight against Many Pacquiao after this performance. Ortiz really should look at some of the guys like Marcos Maidana or Mike Jones if he wants to get his name back. He’s probably not going to get a fight against a champion right now. I think he eventually will because he made a name for himself with the attention he received fighting Mayweather.
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what a bunch of doooooouches, any of you with hbo can watch the replay of the fight tonight, you should, before you post your ignorant espn replay comments. The only mental breakdown that occurred in that fight was floyd cheap shotting ortiz. Ortiz was never warned once in the fight for headbutting, and was penalized a point for it, thats how he was able to get cheap shotted. joe cortez will never call a fight again for this, and floyd sealed his legacy for being a coward, with a manufactured record.
Berto will give him the shot.
Berto I’m sure would like to avenge the loss & after seeing Ortiz appear to mentally break down in the fight with Floyd, maybe Berto’s camp will feel the time is right.
ortiz should examine himself first why he became a roaring lion and then in a little while he became a meek sheep, that cortez bring to the slaugther. he should stop for a moment and consider his ways.
ortiz lost the mayweather fight becouse he quit again after getting frustraded on trying to catch floyd around the ring while floyd clear punches where wearing victor down. the only good thing for ortiz was the money he made on that fight:2.5 milions. ortiz was not after mayweather he was only after the money. ortiz does not have a chance to beat the top 5 fighters at welterweight : after all he would take on khan or maidana for a rematch. he wont fight at these level again.ortiz he’s just done for good.floyd will fight ones befor pacquiao.that would be a good name > maybe khan or angulo ,martinez or the winner between cotto or margarito(cotto for sure)margarito will lose to cotto badly (pacquiao show merci vs margarito , cotto won’t)
i believe those 2 Punches Ortiz took in a RELAXED STATE of being..(hands at his side NOT expecting the Punches).are going to really affect him in the FUTURE..if he had hit his head on the Canvas..it could have been Fatal..(the way his head was jerked back 2nd punch)..My point being i Doubt Ortiz will be able to Handle ANY good shots to his HEAD in FUTURE fights..He got a HUGE PAYDAY…HE SHOULD really think about HIS boxing FUTURE…wouldnt want him to Get hurt..Victor ENJOY the rest of Your Life Bro…
He has very little chance at rematch with Floyd because he was losing the fight. If he was up it might be good for boxing but who wants to
pay to see him lose again. On the other hand..Berto might want to prove he can win so it could very well happen.
berto wants to make up that loss. After alexander he will jump at the option to fight ortiz. He wants that fight bad.
I think Berto would jump at a chance for a rematch with Berto. And if history is an indicator, Pac would also want a shot at Ortiz if a fight can’t be made with FMJ.
Hurt Ortiz in a Re-match against Berto Lol, the one that wants the re-match is Berto not Ortiz.
Usually when a boxer starts resorting to cheating (Maywetaher’s cheapshot especially), in Ortiz’s case the headbutt is usually his opponent is winning the fight, despite his best efforts he’s losing heart because his opponent can’t be broken down and keeps on coming, he’s tiring and looking to end or something is mentally troubling him.
In this case I’d say the problem is mental and Ortiz losing heart. Ortiz should take time out of boxing and get his head sorted and maybe look at changing trianers that can refresh a boxer in so many ways.
He wont get a rematch with mayweather but berto has to give him a rematch he has to prove that it was a fluke that ortiz beat him but ortiz will knock berto out this time around and be champion again for shure
FAKE Fight and some FANS still biting that BS, unbelievable.
the rematch should never happen! pointless! why dosent ortiz fight khan rematch with madiana?
There will be no rematch with Mayweather. He doesn’t stand a chance, doesn’t deserve to be in a ring with Mayweather after how he behaved and most importantly, audiences will not pay o see it. He should fight Rios, who’ll put him out of his misery and retire him back to victoria secrets.