Five reasons Victor Ortiz is a real risk for Floyd Mayweather

[The Gambler1981]

What will I see?

That Ortiz is more athletic than Floyd?

No, I probably won't see that.

Pfft, teenage Vic would shit on prime Roy Jones in terms of athleticism haven't you seen the footage of him dunking on a 15 foot rim over Dwight Howard, out swimming Micheal Phelps in a pool and then out racing Usain Bolt all in the same day.

Floyd's got no chance in terms of athleticism! Vic is a FREAK!

[Dudley]

You will see how wrong you are just like the other time when Berto's dad was about to cry.

HAHA what the FU.CK does that have to do with ATHLETICISM. Look here Anime plastic ****. 1 read 2 understand 3 weight opinion on facts then, 4form an opinion. Wholly ****. Have you been watching boxing for one fight?

[Major Motoko]

HAHA what the FU.CK does that have to do with ATHLETICISM. Look here Anime plastic ****. 1 read 2 understand 3 weight opinion on facts then, 4form an opinion. Wholly ****. Have you been watching boxing for one fight?

I believe Ortiz is now better than Mayweather at every thing except skills. Watch the fight, he will stop Floyd.

[noStylez]

If Peterson can start outboxing Ortiz, and Maidana's shots can hurt him so badly, and even Berto, then Mayweather will easily beat him.

Berto has crap footwork, Maidana too, and Peterson is OK. Mayweather can out speed him, be much more snappy, has a lto better feet, and will put it on him. I wouldn't be surprised if Ortiz gave up.

This.

Why are people overrating Ortiz, he's not even close to being in the same league as Mayweather. This fight will be over after the first round, Mayweather will figure him out early.

[V.WEBB]

ortiz has no fuucking chance. why do you think floyd picked him right away instead of taking on cotto or sergio?

[spyvsspy]

The match is signed and the boxing world is abuzz. Floyd Mayweather jr. (41-0, 25 KOs) will meet "Vicious" Victor Ortiz (29-2-2, 22 KOs) on September 17th at a venue to be announced.

While fight fans banter back and forth about the upcoming battle, some critics question whether Ortiz is the best fight, or even the right fight available for the five-division world champ, Mayweather. Others feel that Ortiz has some real, distinct advantages for this encounter.

Here's a look at five reasons why Victor Ortiz represents a real risk for Floyd Mayweather:


Age/Athleticism
Victor Ortiz is a 24-year-old fighter in the physical prime of his career. In comparison, Mayweather chief rival, Manny Pacquiao hasn't fought a twenty-something fighter in over four years. Ortiz is gifted with tremendous athleticism and is regarded as one of the best athletes in the range of 140-147 lbs. Speed, physical strength, and the endurance of a prime, youthful world class athlete is a tough mountain to climb. Mayweather, on the other hand is a full decade older than his opponent and several years past his physical prime as an athlete.

Southpaw Stance
It's no secret that two of Mayweather's toughest times have come against quick-fisted southpaws. Speedy lefties, Demarcus Corley and Zab Judah gave Mayweather significant problems at times, with Corley even managing to hurt the elusive defensive specialist. Ortiz's southpaw stance will make Mayweather's task all the more difficult.

Momentum
Victor Ortiz is coming off the biggest fight of his career in a title-winning thriller against defending WBC welterweight champ, Andre Berto. Not only did Ortiz win his first world title against Berto, he also managed to rescue a career that was in trouble following his 2009 TKO by retirement loss to Marcos Maidana. Ortiz will be bringing that forward momentum into the biggest bout of his career and will likely be riding a wave of confidence and enthusiasm. September 17th represents a chance for Ortiz to take the next step up from star to superstar. He knows this and there's no question that he will come into the bout fully charged.

Size
Although Ortiz just recently made the move up from jr. welterweight, the Kansas-born Oxnard, California native walks around near the super middleweight limit. For his recent welterweight title-winning bout against Andre Berto, Ortiz re-hydrated to 165 lbs. by the opening bell. Mayweather, on the other hand, has no problem making 147 and usually only re-hydrates up to 150 or so. Come fight night, Mayweather could easily find himself giving up a fifteen pound weight advantage.

Inactivity
Mayweather hasn't fought since May of 2010. That means that, by the day of the fight, the 5-division world champ from Las Vegas by way of Grand Rapids, Michigan, will have been inactive for over a year and four months. For a rhythm fighter, like Mayweather, inactivity is the worst possible enemy. Ortiz, on the other hand, has been in the ring four times in that same period of time. The 24-year-old will be sharp and focused come fight night.





what you guys think?

Ortiz is levels below Pac, Floyd, Cotto, etc...he shouldn't be fighting Floyd, he should be fighting Khan

[JoeDaWg]

What will I see?

That Ortiz is more athletic than Floyd?

No, I probably won't see that.

I think its pretty safe to say NO ONE will see that.

Just like how Ortiz just wasn't supposed to win against Berto, right?

Please tell me u didn't just compare berto with floyd...

[The MiZ]

I agree with this article, Ortiz is good at welterweight, or else he wouldnt of beat Berto. I wonder if Mayweather would of had a fight with Berto if he would of won

[jtiger777]

ortiz has no fuucking chance. Why do you think floyd picked him right away instead of taking on cotto or sergio?

lmao @ this comment!!!!!!!!!

[D4thincarnation]

The match is signed and the boxing world is abuzz. Floyd Mayweather jr. (41-0, 25 KOs) will meet "Vicious" Victor Ortiz (29-2-2, 22 KOs) on September 17th at a venue to be announced.

While fight fans banter back and forth about the upcoming battle, some critics question whether Ortiz is the best fight, or even the right fight available for the five-division world champ, Mayweather. Others feel that Ortiz has some real, distinct advantages for this encounter.

Here's a look at five reasons why Victor Ortiz represents a real risk for Floyd Mayweather:


Age/Athleticism
Victor Ortiz is a 24-year-old fighter in the physical prime of his career. In comparison, Mayweather chief rival, Manny Pacquiao hasn't fought a twenty-something fighter in over four years. Ortiz is gifted with tremendous athleticism and is regarded as one of the best athletes in the range of 140-147 lbs. Speed, physical strength, and the endurance of a prime, youthful world class athlete is a tough mountain to climb. Mayweather, on the other hand is a full decade older than his opponent and several years past his physical prime as an athlete.

Southpaw Stance
It's no secret that two of Mayweather's toughest times have come against quick-fisted southpaws. Speedy lefties, Demarcus Corley and Zab Judah gave Mayweather significant problems at times, with Corley even managing to hurt the elusive defensive specialist. Ortiz's southpaw stance will make Mayweather's task all the more difficult.

Momentum
Victor Ortiz is coming off the biggest fight of his career in a title-winning thriller against defending WBC welterweight champ, Andre Berto. Not only did Ortiz win his first world title against Berto, he also managed to rescue a career that was in trouble following his 2009 TKO by retirement loss to Marcos Maidana. Ortiz will be bringing that forward momentum into the biggest bout of his career and will likely be riding a wave of confidence and enthusiasm. September 17th represents a chance for Ortiz to take the next step up from star to superstar. He knows this and there's no question that he will come into the bout fully charged.

Size
Although Ortiz just recently made the move up from jr. welterweight, the Kansas-born Oxnard, California native walks around near the super middleweight limit. For his recent welterweight title-winning bout against Andre Berto, Ortiz re-hydrated to 165 lbs. by the opening bell. Mayweather, on the other hand, has no problem making 147 and usually only re-hydrates up to 150 or so. Come fight night, Mayweather could easily find himself giving up a fifteen pound weight advantage.

Inactivity
Mayweather hasn't fought since May of 2010. That means that, by the day of the fight, the 5-division world champ from Las Vegas by way of Grand Rapids, Michigan, will have been inactive for over a year and four months. For a rhythm fighter, like Mayweather, inactivity is the worst possible enemy. Ortiz, on the other hand, has been in the ring four times in that same period of time. The 24-year-old will be sharp and focused come fight night.





what you guys think?

Age/Athleticism
He is probably too young and inexperience for this type of fight. What does Pacquiao have to do with Ortiz's chances?


Southpaw Stance
Yes this does cause Mayweather problems, but his style is similar to the Hatton and Gatti style, which does not give Mayweather problems.


Size
He is a welter, so is Mayweather, size is irrelevant in this match up.


Inactivity
Mayweather trains daily, always down the gym, the guy is never out of shape. It is not like he has just been partying and let himself go.