The_budweiser Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 It reveals who we truly are, what we are not, and certain traits we may not have known ourselves to possess. Emotions complicate things and it ran too high when Victor Ortiz' frustrations got accumulated over his failure to execute his game plan right from the start of the fight that spurred him off his character to lunge a head butt against a cornered opponent. Floyd Mayweather Jr. was always a step ahead and evidently quicker and too talented in their chosen craft. Victor Ortiz prides himself for being a world champion with a high knockout ratio and nothing could probably be more frustrating for such a brave young man than the realization that he had been reduced to being ordinary in the eyes of millions all over the world. I watched him apologize on television, highlighting on his imperfections. "I am not a cheater" he stated, and I personally believe him. He may have been just as surprised for his actions as we all are. That's what emotions do to people. It sweeps you in a way where at times we cannot trust our own selves completely. So why did Ortiz trust that his enemy would not hurt him? . I've seen a lot of bizarre things happen in Boxing, such as that day Mike Tyson bit a chunk off Holyfield's ear. You would not believe the tension that builds up once you get inside the ring. The moment you slip in anything can happen. We are all switched to survival mode to a certain degree. That is why the very first day you gather enough courage to lace up your boxing gloves you are told to protect yourself at all times. And this instruction is repeatedly told by a referee to each fighter at every fight. I would like to say Ortiz was being naive to approach his foe with his hands down, but no, he was stupid. Read More: http://ringnews24.com//index.php/writers-columns/116-mark-f-villanueva-/30640-mayweather-vs-ortiz-kiss-kiss-bang-bang.html#ixzz1YOUmS8IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBride Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 It isn't very often I agree with boxing writers, but the author is bang on the money on 2 counts. Firstly, PROTECT YOURSELF AT ALL TIMES. Secondly, Ortiz was getting humiliated, because he was fighting someone ten classes above him, and that caused the frustration resulting in the headbutt. Some might claim ( rightly in their opinion ) that Mayweather is a lowlife for hitting Ortiz on the break. But it was not illegal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 It was a cheap shot (i think most agree on that) with rules arguably on his side though poor officiating (WTF was Cortez doing?) and inexperience on Ortiz's side all playing a part in the ending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Cortez allowed the situation to happen by not taking control. While Floyd's shots were cheap, Ortiz can't cry as his blatant butt was awful. Floyd took revenge and it should have been Cortez who provented Floyd from dishing out quick revenge. I just hope this doesnt all lead to a rematch as only one man was going to win the fight - Floyd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelchair Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 The most bizzare thing to me was Ortiz trying to snog Floyd after he headbutted him. A simple apology would have sufficed. Victor was all for having Floyd's trunks down it seemed. Mentally Ortiz is very odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Cortez allowed the situation to happen by not taking control. While Floyd's shots were cheap, Ortiz can't cry as his blatant butt was awful. Floyd took revenge and it should have been Cortez who provented Floyd from dishing out quick revenge. I just hope this doesnt all lead to a rematch as only one man was going to win the fight - Floyd. Hmmm $2,000,000...I think Ortiz won personally, and a rematch getting him anywhere near that would again see him "winning" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donlevy Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Cortez just can't officiate fights at this level anymore.He's made too many mistakes and errors over the last couple of years and it's time for him to step down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelchair Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Check out his website! mlol/ http://www.fairbutfirm.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I expected to see more in his shop "How to get an opponent DQ'd-Previous customers include Giovanni Lorenzo" "How to hit a downed opponent and not get DQ'd-Previous customers include Yuriorkis Gamboa" "How to take a break in a fight"-Previous customers include Bernard Hopkins "How to land 4 low blows and only lose 1 point"-Previous customers include Rafael Pineda Interesting he states his record as "Professional record of 18 wins and 1 loss", boxrec seems to have lost 8 of those fights... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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