Victor Ortiz

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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Lopez-Vargas leads off Mayweather-Ortiz, Alvarez-Gomez card on Sept. 17

Fans will get a split-site coverage of four televised bouts, including Erik Morales against Lucas Matthysse, Saul Alvarez opposite Alfonso Gomez and Floyd Mayweather versus Victor Ortiz.

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Ortiz forgives mother, embraces 'Rocky' story against Mayweather

'She asked me to forgive her,' said Victor Ortiz, of the mother who abandoned him at the age of seven. 'She never really had to tell me that. I decided that I would do that before meeting her.'

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Ortiz chides media, vows to end Mayweather's winning streak

WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz thinks media members should get a life, and also asks, 'Floyd who?', heading into his defense against Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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Lem's latest: Marquez takes Pacquiao's Philippines; De La Hoya discusses Mayweather, inner demons

Juan Manuel Marquez takes center stage in Manny Pacquiao's Philippines, and an introspective Oscar De La Hoya discusses Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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Mayweather blog: First 'big' paycheck and love of movies

Floyd Mayweather Jr. discusses his first "big" paycheck and passion for movies in the third of his weekly blog posts provided by HBO, whose pay-per-view arm will air his fight with Victor Ortiz on Sept. 17.

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Head-to-head analysis: Zaveck vs. Berto

RingTV.com's comprehensive preview of the fight between IBF welterweight titleholder Jan Zaveck and Andre Berto on Saturday in Biloxi, Miss., on HBO.

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De La Hoya discusses Hopkins, Mayweather, Pacquiao and Ortiz in this Q&A

Oscar De La Hoya ranks Bernard Hopkins above Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, the latter of whom he believes he would have defeated if he had been younger.

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VIDEO: Ortiz, De La Hoya discuss fighting Mayweather

Victor Ortiz and Oscar De La Hoya talk about fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr. during Ortiz's recent media day for his Sept. 17 showdown with Mayweather. Video includes training footage and clips from Ortiz's recent fights.

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Ortiz says media attention won't shake focus for Mayweather

Despite having more fans and media attention than ever, Victor Ortiz vows to keep the same do-or-die attitude he had for Andre Berto during final preparations for his Sept. 17 showdown with Floyd Mayweather Jr. 

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Lem's latest: Guerrero gets surgery; Ortiz training update

A surgeon has determined that Robert Guerrero probably fought for years with a torn rotator cuff injury before aggravating it during a sparring session that forced the cancellation of his fight with Marcos Maidana on Aug. 27.

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Garcia brothers address feud, broach reconciliation

Robert Garcia: "I truly believe that blood is thicker than anything else." Danny Garcia: "I love my family ... I would like it to be good with everybody."

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90-year-old Dundee picks Ortiz, Marquez to beat Mayweather, Pacquiao

Angelo Dundee on Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao: "Mayweather wins. I just don't know why Mayweather's not fighting him. He walks around saying that he's the best fighter in the world? Well, fight the sucker."

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DiBella: Berto in tough against IBF titleholder Zaveck

Promoter Lou DiBella says Andre Berto's focused for a difficult fight with 'rugged' IBF beltholder Jan Zaveck on Sept. 3. 

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KO of Baldomir was Alvarez's first big statement

Richard Schaefer calls a sixth-round knockout of Carlos Baldomir "the coming out party" for Saul Alvarez, who will pursue his 34th consecutive victory against Alfonso Gomez on Sept. 17.

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Mayweather, Ortiz test clean a month before their fight

Floyd Mayweather and Victor Ortiz passed their commission-mandated drug tests, which are routinely given about a month before a fight in Nevada.

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Lem's latest: Alvarez-Chavez Jr. go head-to-head; Williams vulnerable; Goosen shaken by earthquakes

Saul Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will make title defenses on Sept. 17, Paul Williams' vulnerability encourages rivals and promoter Dan Goossen experiences two earthquakes in a day. 

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Garcia brothers' blood feud boils over in Oxnard

Robert Garcia and brother Danny Garcia had a confrontation after they insulted each other and their fighters on dueling videos that were posted on the internet.

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Mollo is out as Mitchell's opponent

Heavyweight Seth Mitchell is seeking a new opponent for Sept. 16.

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Lem's latest: Will Arum and Schaefer talk Mayweather-Pacquiao?

Bob Arum: "Up to this point, there had been a period where we wouldn't make those fights because of the Manny Pacquiao situation. But that's now been resolved."

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Alexander debuts as WBC's No. 2 welterweight behind Mayweather

Devon Alexander's in a good spot as a promotional free agent and WBC's No. 2-ranked welterweight behind Floyd Mayweather.

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