Ortiz asking for a rematch is an embarrassment

Image: Ortiz asking for a rematch is an embarrassmentBy John F. McKenna (McJack): When former World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight champion Victor Ortiz (29-3-2, 22 KO’s) was KO’d in four rounds against new champion Floyd Mayweather (42-0, 26 KO’s) on September 17 there is no question that the ending was controversial. However a controversial ending does not constitute the need for a rematch, especially when the loser played a pivotal role in contributing to the controversy.

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Mayweather: I’ll give Ortiz a rematch if he can beat Andre Berto again

Image: Mayweather: I'll give Ortiz a rematch if he can beat Andre Berto againBy Chris Williams: Despite Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe saying on Monday that there will be no rematch between WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s) and Victor Ortiz (29-3-2, 22 KO’s), Mayweather himself tweeted this within the past hour: “I’ll give Ortiz a rematch but first he’s got to get passed Andre Berto. The only man who can beat me is the man in the mirror. Victoria Ortiz’s new nickname is ‘Take 2 of these [punches] and call me in the morning.’ Victoria Ortiz thought it was a headbutting contest. But that 2 piece gave him some act right”

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Rios: Victor Ortiz still has two or three big paydays ahead of him

Image: Rios: Victor Ortiz still has two or three big paydays ahead of himBy Dan Ambrose: Victor Ortiz (29-3-2, 22 KO’s) may have lost his WBC welterweight title and some respect from boxing fans from his 4th round TKO loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s), but WBA lightweight champion Brandon Rios believes that Ortiz still has a fairly bright future ahead of him. Rios, who hasn’t been on the best of terms with Ortiz lately, thinks Ortiz has two or three good fights in front of him before he hangs up his gloves.

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De La Hoya: Ortiz was just warming up against Mayweather when he was hit with a cheap shot

Image: De La Hoya: Ortiz was just warming up against Mayweather when he was hit with a cheap shotBy Dan Ambrose: Oscar De La Hoya thinks that his fighter former WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz was just warming up in his fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. last weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. De Hoya says Ortiz’s momentum was cut short by the cheap shot that Mayweather landed in the 4th round when referee Joe Cortez was looking outside of the ring instead of at the two fighters.

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