When was Mayweather vs Ortiz fight?

When was Mayweather vs Ortiz fight?

On 17th September 2011, former WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz faced boxing’s ‘Pretty Boy’, Floyd Mayweather at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. To date, this fight is considered one of the most controversial in the sport.

What did Ortiz say to Mayweather?

When asked if there’s one fight he wishes he never refereed, he said, “Well, I know everybody thinking about that Victor Ortiz vs Floyd Mayweather, where Victor Ortiz head-butted Mayweather.” The man in the eye of the storm said, “I cut about two points for him. He hugged him, said ‘I’m sorry’, kissed him one time.

When was Victor Ortiz last fight?

17th February 2018
In his last fight, he drew Devon Alexander on 17th February 2018 by majority draw at Don Haskins Convention Center, Texas, United States. Previous to that, he had defeated Saul Corral on 30th July 2017 by knockout in the 4th round at Rabobank Theater, California.

Who all has Mayweather knocked out?

Among his 27 knockout wins, Floyd Mayweather’s knockouts over Victor Ortiz, Ricky Hatton, Phillip N’dou and Felipe Garcia are held in high regard. But when it comes to popularity, ‘Money’ Mayweather’s most-hyped knockout came over UFC megastar Conor McGregor.

Did Mayweather cheat vs Ortiz?

Ortiz hit Mayweather in the face with an apparently intentional headbutt, busting open a cut on the inside and outside of Mayweather’s mouth. Referee Joe Cortez immediately called timeout and penalised Ortiz a point for the foul. Ortiz, seemingly acknowledging his wrongdoing, hugged and kissed Mayweather in the corner.

Was Victor Ortiz beating Floyd?

Last weekend Victor Ortiz lost to Floyd Mayweather in what will go down as one of the most controversial victories in boxing history. Floyd seemingly sucker-punched Ortiz when he was trying to apologize for a blatant headbutt.

How old is Guerrero?

38 years (March 27, 1983)
Robert Guerrero/Age

What boxer has been knocked out the most?

Top 10 boxers by most KOs

• Billy Bird (138)
• Archie Moore (132)
• Young Stribling (129)
• Sam Langford (128)
• Buck Smith (120)
• Kid Azteca (114)
• George Odwell (111)
• Sugar Ray Robinson, Alabama Kid (108)

Who did Mayweather shoot cheap?

Victor Ortiz
Floyd Mayweather KO’ing Victor Ortiz With A ‘Cheap Shot’ Was His Most Controversial Win Of His Career. Floyd Mayweather’s vicious ‘cheap shot’ to claim the WBC welterweight world title against Victor Ortiz in 2011 is still clouded by controversy and viewed by many as a hollow victory.

What round did Mayweather beat Ortiz?

4th round
Floyd Mayweather via Knockout win in the 4th round. Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Victor Ortiz, billed as Star Power, was a championship fight for Ortiz’s WBC Welterweight title.

How big was Ortiz when he fought Mayweather?

Ortiz, who was making the first defense of the belt he won via decision in a fight of the year candidate with Andre Berto in April, stepped onto the unofficial HBO fight-night scale at 164 pounds. Mayweather was 150 pounds. It made no difference, as Mayweather claimed his seventh world title covering five weight classes.

Who was the referee for the Mayweather fight?

A famous boxing referee has revealed some shocking news regarding one of the most controversial fights in recent history. Joe Cortez, who is one of the most reputed referees in the sport, provided fans some unbelievable details of the Floyd Mayweather-Victor Ortiz fight.

What did Mayweather do in the 4th round?

Mayweather was making it look oh-so easy, as he usually has during a career that obviously will send him to the Hall of Fame. But in the fourth round, Ortiz found some success. He landed a couple of hard shots that had Mayweather shaking his head, as if say he did not feel them.

Why did Floyd Mayweather knock out Conor McGregor?

“Floyd Mayweather saw that I gave time in, He said, ‘hell no’. He hit him with a left, and a right, and knocked him out.” He even explained why he could not deem it illegal. It was because he had started time and the fight was in progress.