Victor Ortiz

As Ortiz cries foul, seeks Mayweather rematch, others say, 'Good for Floyd'

Victor Ortiz: "Personally, I think that was a cheap shot." Kevin Cunningham: "Victor took it to the streets... Floyd finished it."

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Guerrero faces shoulder rehab, talks welterweight future

Robert Guerrero: "Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao -- those are young fighters' dream fights, and I personally think that it's their obligation to give the best of the best a chance."

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Q&A with Hopkins on Mayweather-Ortiz

Bernard Hopkins: "Boxing is like dealing with a [prostitute.] You've got to protect yourself at all times. If you don't protect yourself at all times, then the repercussions can and most likely will be fierce."

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Q&A with Merchant on Pacquiao, the verbal sparring with Mayweather

Larry Merchant discusses the fiery post-fight exchange with Floyd Mayweather Jr., and offers some opinions on how "Money" and Pacman would fare against past fighters.

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Berto-Alexander on tap for HBO?

Alexander wants Berto before Ortiz gets a rematch

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Report Card: Mayweather Vs. Ortiz

How did RingTV.com's Lem Satterfield, who was ringside for the Floyd Mayweather-Victor Ortiz welterweight showdown on Saturday, grade the mega-event and its participants? Read on and find out.

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Obscenity-laced Mayweather-Merchant clash follows Mayweather-Ortiz fight

Floyd Mayweather: "You ain't s--t!" Larry Merchant: "If I was 50 years younger, I'd kick your a--!"

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R. Mayweather's discusses Ortiz, Mayweather Jr.'s career

Roger Mayweather: "When Victor Ortiz gets his a-- whipped, he's going to say the same thing that all of the rest of them said: 'Aw, I could have, or I would have, or I should have.' But you didn't."

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Golden Boy signs Alexander, eyes welterweight tourney

Devon Alexander called his union with Golden Boy "the perfect fit," adding, "I'll be back on top sooner rather than later. I have a really good feeling about this."

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What are Leonard's thoughts on Mayweather Jr., Pacquiao?

Sugar Ray Leonard: "Could I beat Floyd Mayweather? Yeah, I mean, damn right I could beat Mayweather. But then again, if you asked him, what would he say? He would say the same thing about me."

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Alexander inks contract with Golden Boy; move to be announced Saturday

Devon Alexander's signing with Golden Boy coincides with his plans to rise from junior welterweight into the welterweight ranks.

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Mitchell stops Ferreyro in third round; Diaz decisions Smith

Seth Mitchell's third round knockout raised his mark to 23-0-1 and was his 17th stoppage, while Felix Diaz improved to 10-0 with a unanimous decision.

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Ortiz exhibits calm before Mayweather storm

Victor Ortiz did not choke when  Floyd Mayweather Jr. grabbed him by the throat at Friday's pre-fight weigh-in.

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Photo gallery: Ortiz-Mayweather weigh-in

Things got heated as Victor Ortiz and Floyd Mayweather hit the scales with only one day remaining until their clash at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Photos by Naoki Fukuda.

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Golden Boy to sign Alexander?

Cunningham, Alexander in town for Mayweather Jr.-Ortiz

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Dougie's Friday Mayweather-Ortiz mailbag

The big fight is finally here and fans have plenty to say about the Floyd Mayweather-Victor Ortiz showdown in this week's special edition of the Friday mailbag. Enjoy!

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W. Klitschko-Mormeck likely for Dec. 10

Could Vitali Klitschko face David Haye?

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Khan-Peterson a likely done deal; Washington, D.C. a possible site

Amir Khan has fought twice in Las Vegas, once in New York, and now could face Lamont Peterson in either Washington, D.C., or Detroit.

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Mayweather camp could invite Ortiz's estranged father to the fight

Leonard Ellerbe: "We've got a lot of surprises for him. We're working on a lot of things. Victor could look around the arena and see a lot of people from his past."

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Peterson agrees to terms to face Khan on Dec. 10 on HBO

Source: Amir Khan could defend his belts against Lamont Peterson on Dec. 10, with Detroit, Washington, D.C., and, Montreal being considered for the site

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R. Mayweather turns talk of Ortiz to Pacquiao as usual

Roger Mayweather: "We're not worried about beating Pacquiao in a fight. That's the easy part.
"He take that test, he would have gotten his a-- whipped a long time ago."

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Why is Mayweather's mouth on Ortiz's nose?

Leonard Ellerbe: "He's not biting his nose...but it is a weird looking picture." Richard Schaefer: "No comment."

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Lem's latest: Pay Per View becomes 'May Per View' in Las Vegas

Floyd Mayweather Jr.: "I'm going to finish you off." Victor Ortiz: "I'm going to put you on your (butt)."

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R. Mayweather addresses Ortiz, rift between Floyd Sr. and Jr.

Roger Mayweather: "I said, 'your daddy's out [of jail], you go and train with him. Now if things don't work out between you and your daddy, then you just come back to me."

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Video: Alvarez-Gomez final press conference

Oscar De La Hoya presided over the final press conference for the junior middleweight showdown between WBC titleholder Saul Alvarez and Alfonso Gomez, which takes place in Los Angeles on Saturday.

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Head to Head: Mayweather vs. Ortiz

The Victor Ortiz-Floyd Mayweather showdown provides numerous contrasts, including power vs. precision and youth vs. experience. See how the welterweights match up in RingTV.com's Head-to-Head analysis. 

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Photo gallery: Ortiz-Mayweather final press conference

Victor Ortiz, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and the entire cast of "Star Power" stepped up to the podium for the last time before the big event Sept. 17 at the MGM Grand. Photos by Naoki Fukuda.

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Mayweather is in his comfort zone at press conference

Floyd Mayweather Jr.: "I've been here so many times. When I get out here it's just like, 'Here we go again.'"

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Garcia brothers' feud becomes subplot to Mayweather-Ortiz

'I want to see Victor Ortiz get his (butt) kicked by Floyd Mayweather," said Robert Garcia, whose brother, Danny, trains Ortiz.

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Comebacking Morales has had his head examined, faces young Cano

Erik Morales: 'When I'm in the ring, you will see by my performance that I am healthy, and that speaks for itself.'

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Video: watch the Mayweather-Ortiz final press conference live

Watch the final press conference for the Floyd Mayweather-Victor Ortiz showdown live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, the site of Saturday's fight, beginning at 3:45 p.m. ET/12:45 p.m. PT on RingTV.com.

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Schaefer discusses Mayweather, De La Hoya, their troubles outside of the ring

Richard Schaefer: "There are a lot of people out there...and they're trophy hunting...like, 'Let me get Oscar or let me get Floyd.' That's not the Oscar I know and that's not the Floyd that I know.'

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Cano ready to assume role of Barrera against Morales

"Trust me, I want this. I'm very, very hungry for this. This is like my trampoline. This is the jumping off point of my career."

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If Vargas gets past Lopez, he's ready for Khan -- if Mayweather agrees

Jesse Vargas: "If Amir Khan really does want the fight with Floyd Mayweather, then he has to fight me.'

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Ortiz revels in his role as the underdog against Mayweather

Victor Ortiz on Floyd Mayweather: 'I have nothing to lose, man. Absolutely nothing. What does he have? He's got everything that I want.'

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Photo gallery: Mayweather and Ortiz arrive in Las Vegas

The crowds of autograph-seekers were on hand to meet Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Victor Ortiz as they arrived at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for their Saturday matchup. Photos by Naoki Fukuda.

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Mayweather Jr. demonstrates a softer side (but not too soft)

Floyd Mayweather Jr.: 'Me and Oscar may not see eye-to-eye, but me and Richard Schaefer do good business. Great business I should say.'

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Win or lose or draw, Ortiz is known for scoring knockdowns in his fights

WBC welterweight titleholder Victor Ortiz hopes to make Floyd Mayweather Jr. yet another knockdown victim.

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Hopkins agrees with De La Hoya: He's better than Mayweather, Pacquiao

'When you talk about all-around skills and experience,' said Bernard Hopkins, 'I think that I win that hands down' over  Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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Mayweather, Ortiz, Alvarez to make public appearances in L.A.

Floyd Mayweather Jr., Victor Ortiz and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will make public appearances over the next few days in Los Angeles as part of the promotion for their fights next Saturday.

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Matthysse has pulled out of his scheduled WBC bout with Morales

Citing an illness, Lucas Matthysse has withdrawn from a WBC title bout opposite Erik Morales that was scheduled for Sept. 17.

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See Mayweather's interview with Al Bernstein, first espisode of 24/7

Floyd Mayweather Jr. says 'I'm blessed, talented and God-gifted,' and calls the 'trash-talking' on 24/7 'entertainment.'

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Mayweather pays tribute to Hernandez, Corrales, Gatti

'At the end of the day, they have families,' said Floyd Mayweather Jr., who often thinks about deceased former champions Genaro Hernandez, Diego Corrales and Arturo Gatti.

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Birthday boy Berto eyes Mayweather-Ortiz winner, Cotto

Of his choice to stand toe-to-toe with Jan Zaveck, Andre Berto said, 'I wanted to come back and put on an exciting performance for the fans.'

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Cotto-Margarito II headed for HBO, says Arum

Top Rank Inc. CEO Bob Arum said the rematch between Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito will be televised by HBO Pay Per View

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Angulo-Martirosyan, Lara-Kirkland could land on HBO on Nov. 5

Alfredo Angulo and Vanes Martirosyan could headline a night of junior middleweights with Erislandy Lara and James Kirkland as the co-feature on Nov. 5.

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Watch Mayweather workout live on RingTV.com on Tuesday

Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s Tuesday workout will be viewable live on RingTV.com

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Mayweather has virtual meeting with U.S. troops in Afghanistan

Floyd Mayweather told solders in Afghanistan during a Skype conversation on Friday, 'there's nothing better than this country, America. You guys are great.'

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Weekend Review: Berto's comeback victory

Andre Berto rebounded from his loss against Victor Ortiz by stopping Jan Zaveck after five rounds to win the IBF welterweight title on Saturday night in Biloxi, Miss., although his performance was hardly dazzling.

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Ortiz unchanged, unfazed by chance to face Mayweather

As much as he wants to beat Floyd Mayweather Jr., WBC beltholder Victor Ortiz still craves burgers, snowboarding, Oscar De La Hoya's autograph.

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