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To recap, Mayweather and Ortiz were locked in a back-and-forth battle into the fourth round. Mayweather controlled the first half of the round fairly handily before Ortiz came back with a "Vicious" barrage to pin "Money" against the ropes. ...
Other than the obvious and already rampant public backlash, Floyd Mayweather Jr. isn't likely to face any repercussions for his cheap shots on Victor Ortiz to claim the WBC Welterweight Championship belt by KO on Saturday night because, as unjust as it may seem, the hits were legal.
To recap, Mayweather and Ortiz were locked in a back-and-forth battle into the fourth round. Mayweather controlled the first half of the round fairly handily before Ortiz came back with a "Vicious" barrage to pin "Money" against the ropes. Part way through the flurry, Ortiz failed to land several consecutive attempts at Mayweather's head and, in the heat of the moment, lunged at Money with his own noggin. That prompted referee Joe Cortez to jump in and assess Ortiz with a penalty for his illegal headbutt.
Ortiz went ahead and apologized to Mayweather before the two met in the middle to hug it out and resume the fight. Not a moment after they broke their embrace, Mayweather clocked Ortiz with a left-right combo while Cortez was looking away, and before Ortiz had the opportunity to put his hands back in a defensive position, thereby sending Ortiz to the mat for a devastating KO.
Technically speaking, Mayweather's hits were legal, as they came after Cortez had indicated time in to the keeper at ringside. Technically speaking, the onus was on Ortiz to defend against Mayweather's blows, so goes the old boxing dictum "protect yourself at all times."
Realistically speaking, Money's hits were cheap, they were reprehensible and they brought to an end a fight that was incredibly entertaining and in which Ortiz actually had a shot to win and defend his title.
Judging from Ortiz's reaction to the ending, it would appear unlikely that he and his camp would lodge any sort of complaint. Ortiz was incredibly humble and accepting in defeat, not surprising given the incredible obstacles that Ortiz had overcome in his life to come so close to the pinnacle of boxing.
And frankly, Ortiz shouldn't try to strip Mayweather of the win, nor should anyone else. As much as we, the viewing public, may wish for Money May to suffer the wrath of the WBC's governing body, he was (according to the rules) well within the legal limits in the way he ended the bout.
More important is the way that history will judge him. By all measures, Mayweather is a great fighter and will go down as one of the best of all time, regardless of weight class. However, this victory plants a big, fat asterisk on top of his legacy.
Yeah Ortiz was not winning that fight no matter what. Ive never seen Floyd start so fast and except for that one flurry (when Ortiz still couldnt hit him) Mayweather was in complete control. That being said it was a a disgrace and not classy at all. Both fighters were being dirty and that was an awful finish to the fight.
Yeah Ortiz was not winning that fight no matter what. Ive never seen Floyd start so fast and except for that one flurry (when Ortiz still couldnt hit him) Mayweather was in complete control. That being said it was a a disgrace and not classy at all. Both fighters were being dirty and that was an awful finish to the fight.
Should be... What happened to the last fight that was low blowing his opponent all night... He was stripped off the belt.... And the ref never called the fight is on... But no matter whatis being said about the fight... definitely it was WWE... it's staged !!! Mayweather wins by way of....... SUCKER PUNCH !! lol...
Should be... What happened to the last fight that was low blowing his opponent all night... He was stripped off the belt.... And the ref never called the fight is on... But no matter whatis being said about the fight... definitely it was WWE... it's staged !!! Mayweather wins by way of....... SUCKER PUNCH !! lol...
How come nobody is writing anything about how much of a jerk Ortiz was for intentionally headbutting Mayweather just because he was getting his ass kicked? Somehow this is only about what Floyd did, and how Ortiz is the poor victim who's been through so much in his life. How much class did Ortiz show in jumping up and headbutting Floyd?
How come nobody is writing anything about how much of a jerk Ortiz was for intentionally headbutting Mayweather just because he was getting his ass kicked? Somehow this is only about what Floyd did, and how Ortiz is the poor victim who's been through so much in his life. How much class did Ortiz show in jumping up and headbutting Floyd?
I agree that Ortiz wasn't exactly "classy" going for the head-butt, but it's not like he just brushed it off. Ortiz went up to Mayweather right after the ref pulled them apart and apologized for it. Think Money would've been that contrite?
I agree that Ortiz wasn't exactly "classy" going for the head-butt, but it's not like he just brushed it off. Ortiz went up to Mayweather right after the ref pulled them apart and apologized for it. Think Money would've been that contrite?
Do you think Money would've been that much of a d*ck to intentionally headbutt somebody because he's losing? Saying I'm sorry after, doesn't make it OK or any less disgusting.
Do you think Money would've been that much of a d*ck to intentionally headbutt somebody because he's losing? Saying I'm sorry after, doesn't make it OK or any less disgusting.
The ref evidently failed to assure both fighters are ready to continue so in that sense the call for Time In was not legal. Floyd having been in this business for so long should have known that part of the rule. And by knowing that rule he also knows that the other boxer should be ready if they are to continue boxing.
Now for the question, could floyd be disqualified, technically no. Because the ref did call a time in. Of course if an investigation occurs which I highly doubt would happen, that call should have been illegal.
However for a man who distiguish himself as the best to take such cheap shot it's highly uncalled for. Such action poses a lot of question, not only on the moral side but at the same time question on the ability of floyd. A lot of people are saying he was schooling Ortiz so why the cheap shot. Normally someone who knows he has very small chance of winning would do that. Or someone who have no concept of honor and respect even self-respect for that matter.
Sure Ortiz made the head-but, but wasn't it floyd who gave Ortiz a choke on their face-off, wasn't it floyd who brought up the past of Ortiz that made Ortiz angry. At the same time in that match floyd was no angel, he was using his elbow to press against Ortiz whenever he gets pinned on the ropes. Now the ref didn't call it but does that make it legal?
This fight could have made a huge statement for floyd specially if he won it convincingly, not like this. But as everything else in his life, he finds way to screw it up and as always his fans will defend him no matter what.
The ref evidently failed to assure both fighters are ready to continue so in that sense the call for Time In was not legal. Floyd having been in this business for so long should have known that part of the rule. And by knowing that rule he also knows that the other boxer should be ready if they are to continue boxing.
Now for the question, could floyd be disqualified, technically no. Because the ref did call a time in. Of course if an investigation occurs which I highly doubt would happen, that call should have been illegal.
However for a man who distiguish himself as the best to take such cheap shot it's highly uncalled for. Such action poses a lot of question, not only on the moral side but at the same time question on the ability of floyd. A lot of people are saying he was schooling Ortiz so why the cheap shot. Normally someone who knows he has very small chance of winning would do that. Or someone who have no concept of honor and respect even self-respect for that matter.
Sure Ortiz made the head-but, but wasn't it floyd who gave Ortiz a choke on their face-off, wasn't it floyd who brought up the past of Ortiz that made Ortiz angry. At the same time in that match floyd was no angel, he was using his elbow to press against Ortiz whenever he gets pinned on the ropes. Now the ref didn't call it but does that make it legal?
This fight could have made a huge statement for floyd specially if he won it convincingly, not like this. But as everything else in his life, he finds way to screw it up and as always his fans will defend him no matter what.
How can you call a legal move a cheap shot. The only Cheap Shot in the fight was the head butt. And the asterisk would read "Never fought Pacquiao, because Manny didn't wanna be tested".
How can you call a legal move a cheap shot. The only Cheap Shot in the fight was the head butt. And the asterisk would read "Never fought Pacquiao, because Manny didn't wanna be tested".
In boxing, as in life, there's often a difference between what you can do and what you should do, what's legally right and what's "morally" right. Was Mayweather's KO within the rules, was it legal? Sure, since Joe Cortez apparently did call time in. Was Mayweather's KO the "right thing to do"? Was it "sportsmanlike"? In my opinion, no. A cheap shot doesn't have to be against the rules to be a cheap shot. It just has to disturb the balance of sportsmanship. Call me naive, if you want, for believing that high-level athletes should exhibit some level of good sportsmanship within the realm of competition, but I'm stickin' to it.
That being said, I think Money's actions might have actually saved the sport of boxing for a bit longer. By stirring the pot like he did on Saturday night, he's set himself up to be a villain of sorts, the LeBron of boxing, if you will. Now, everyone will tune in when he fights to root against him.
In boxing, as in life, there's often a difference between what you can do and what you should do, what's legally right and what's "morally" right. Was Mayweather's KO within the rules, was it legal? Sure, since Joe Cortez apparently did call time in. Was Mayweather's KO the "right thing to do"? Was it "sportsmanlike"? In my opinion, no. A cheap shot doesn't have to be against the rules to be a cheap shot. It just has to disturb the balance of sportsmanship. Call me naive, if you want, for believing that high-level athletes should exhibit some level of good sportsmanship within the realm of competition, but I'm stickin' to it.
That being said, I think Money's actions might have actually saved the sport of boxing for a bit longer. By stirring the pot like he did on Saturday night, he's set himself up to be a villain of sorts, the LeBron of boxing, if you will. Now, everyone will tune in when he fights to root against him.
That REF is an asshole! He never called the fight on. And while the Ref was looking away, Mayweather just took advantage and KO'ed him!
That REF is an asshole! He never called the fight on. And while the Ref was looking away, Mayweather just took advantage and KO'ed him!
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
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