Who will win. Mayweather Vs. Ortiz

Sunday, 19 June 2011

Mayweather Defies Court Order on Pacquiao Defamation Case deposition

Floyd Mayweather Jr has defied a court order for him to give his deposition on the defamation case filed against him by pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao over allegations by Mayweather that Pacquiao was on performance enhancing drugs.

Federal magistrate Judge Robert Johnston had earlier denied an emergency motion filed by Mayweather’s lawyers who sought a postponement of the deposition claiming Mayweather was training for his September 17 fight against Victor Ortiz .

Pacquiao’s top notch lawyer Daniel Petrocelli said in a statement that "Mr. Mayweather maliciously leveled false accusations about Mr. Pacquiao. We are anxious to examine him under oath about those statements. He is just dodging his deposition because he is afraid to testify, but he has no right to defy a Court Order."

Petrocelli indicated he would seek a default finding that Mayweather defamed Pacquiao with his statements that accused the “Fighter of the Decade” and now a Congressman in the Philippines of taking performance enhancing drugs.

Another member of Pacquiao’s legal team, Atty. David Marroso told the Philippine Daily Inquirer “we intend to bring this serious matter to the Court’s attention quickly and seek all appropriate sanctions. It is up to the Court to decide what penalties Mayweather should face for defying the Court Order and refusing to appear for his deposition.”

Marroso said “Mayweather’s lawyers claimed the fighter was unavailable but provided no specifics.”

Mayweather who has repeatedly refused to face Pacquiao in what is likely to be the biggest-earning fight in history is facing a string of other felony charges including charges stemming from a domestic argument and misdemeanor harassment and battery charges in separate cases pending in Las Vegas Justice Court.

Mayweather is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing on Oct. 20 before Justice of the Peace Melissa Saragosa on the felony charges. He is also facing a bench trial on September 1 in the misdemeanor charges before Justice of the Peace Janiece Marshall.

If convicted on the far more serious felony charges Mayweather who is out on bail could face up to 34 years in prison if convicted of all charges.

Friday, 17 June 2011

Mayweather to testify in Pacquiao lawsuit

Floyd Mayweather jnr was to begin giving sworn testimony on Friday in a defamation lawsuit brought against him by Filipino fighter Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao sued Mayweather over statements from Mayweather and others in his camp accusing Pacquiao of taking performance-enhancing drugs.

The two, considered the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world, have repeatedly failed to reach terms to meet in the ring in what could be the richest bout in boxing history. Federal magistrate Judge Robert Johnston on Thursday denied an emergency motion that would have allowed Mayweather to delay testifying.

Mayweather claimed that he needed to concentrate on his September 17 fight against Victor Ortiz. On May 31, Pacquiao settled his defamation lawsuit against Oscar de la Hoya and his Golden Boy promotions chief Richard Schaefer.

Under the terms of their settlement, de la Hoya and Schaefer issued a statement and apology to Pacquiao, saying they "never intended to claim that Manny Pacquiao has used or is using any performance enhancing drugs, and further state that we do not have any evidence whatsoever of such use."

Pacquiao has never tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs, and in his original 2009 lawsuit he claimed that Mayweather, his father Floyd Snr and uncle Roger along with de la Hoya and Schaefer "conducted a campaign in a set of interviews to make people think he used them."

Pacquiao's lawsuit is not Mayweather's only pending legal issue. He also faces felony charges stemming from a domestic dispute and misdemeanor harassment and battery charges in separate cases.

Wednesday, 15 June 2011

Ortiz No Stepping Stone For Mayweather

Floyd Mayweather and Victor Ortiz will fight on September 17. Some boxing fans think that Mayweather is fighting Ortiz, a southpaw, as a stepping stone to Manny Pacquiao. Check out this EsNewsReporting video.

Floyd seeks delay of deposition in Pacquiao case


MANILA, Philippines – Floyd Mayweather Jr. is asking a Nevada court to postpone his deposition for the defamation suit filed against him by pound-for-pound king Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao.

According to RingTV.com, Mayweather’s lawyers filed an emergency request to a US District Court judge in Nevada to postpone the deposition, which he was expected to give this Friday.

In a deposition, Mayweather will be under oath and Pacquiao’s lawyers will be permitted to question him.

But Mayweather is now asking for a delay of the proceedings. He reasons that his attorney will not be available on Friday, and that he needs to focus on his upcoming bout against Victor Ortiz.

“Mr. Mayweather Jr. needs to concentrate on training for the fight and not be distracted by preparing for, and testifying at, his deposition in this case,” Mayweather’s lawyers said in their request.

Mayweather is asking that the deposition be moved until after his fight against Ortiz, which will be on September 17. It will be his first fight after a 16-month break from boxing.

Pacquiao had filed a defamation suit against Mayweather for allegedly implying that he used steroids or performance enhancing drugs.

Oscar de la Hoya and Richard Schaefer of Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) were originally involved in the suit, but Pacquiao dropped the charges against them after GBP issued a public apology.

Tuesday, 14 June 2011

Floyd Mayweather Sr. Suggests Next Fight Could Be Pacquiao

As always, Floyd Mayweather Sr. makes the news with his nerve tickling promises and suggestions.

This time, according to boxingscene.com, Mayweather Sr. promises that if Pacquiao takes the drug test, his son will be more than happy to fight him next.

Will Mayweather Jr. scold his father for making such bold and false statements without his son’s permission, or is this something that the Mayweathers have actually thought about and decided upon?

While it’s impossible to tell, I am hoping that Mayweather Jr.’s comeback against Ortiz is nothing less than a tune-up fight before facing Manny Pacquiao sometime next year. If Junior is able to decisively defeat and possibly even knock out Victor Ortiz (seems very unlikely but this is boxing after all), he will likely push Arum’s wallet a little further asking for a bigger payday.

We are all tired of listening and hoping for their bout to finally become reality, but there is a reason we are still all ears to everything that has to do with the two fighters and their drama-filled history: it’s too big and important of a fight to ignore.

So, do you believe Floyd Mayweather Sr.?

Ortiz is ahead on polls for fight against mayweather!!


According to our polls here on mayweather-ortiz.blogspot.com Victor ortiz is currently the favourite for the September 17th bought. These are interesting results as the Odds are stacked against Ortiz. This writer put his vote down for Mayweather, I think ortiz is great but its almost impossible to go against mayweather unless he is fighint he who must not be named.

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Floyd Mayweather Junior Shows His Compassionate Side

Floyd Mayweather Junior Shows His Compassionate Side, Quietly Pays For Genaro Hernandez’ Funeral

By James Slater: Boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Junior has often been the subject of criticism for a number of things; throwing his money around in a showy, classless attitude being one of his bad points. However, those who know Floyd say he is a good guy deep down and that his brashness shouldn’t fool people into believing he is a full-time showman.


And, as has been reported by Mike Marley among other writers/web sites, 34-year-old “Money” has quietly done a deed that proves he has compassion and a caring heart. At the funeral service for former long-reigning WBC super-featherweight king Genaro Hernandez, who tragically passed away recently at the young age of only 45, Mayweather picked up the bill. Promoter Bob Arum was also on hand to pay tribute.


Reportedly, Mayweather has not received, nor wanted to receive, any real publicity for doing what he did, when he could have easily made noise about his caring gesture. Showing that he had a genuine fondness for the man who he fought and defeated in October of 1998 (in what was Genaro’s last pro fight), Floyd has now earned his first positive news print in quite some time.

Hernandez, who also held the WBA super-featherweight crown during his excellent pro career, lost his battle with cancer a few days ago, as all fight fans know. It was long before this happened that a young Floyd Mayweather challenged “Chicanito” for his WBC 130-pound belt. Forcing Hernandez to retire at the end of the 8th-round, the then “Pretty Boy” was on his way to becoming the great he is today. And Floyd never forgot the classy way in which Genaro handled himself both inside and out side of the ring.

Some of that class evidently rubbed off on Floyd, as he has proven with his kind, selfless act. Mayweather is back in the good books of many boxing fans due to how he has agreed to take a risky fight with a young and dangerous puncher on September 17th. “Money” will no doubt receive more fan praise for his latest good move. Praise he fully deserves.

R.I.P Genaro Hernandez. 1966 to 2011. 38-2-1(17). Only losses were to Oscar De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather Junior.

Monday, 13 June 2011

Mayweather Vs. Ortiz Promo

Floyd Mayweather Returns to Face Victor Ortiz

Las Vegas, NV (June 7)…The wait is over and once again Floyd “Money” Mayweather delivers as the undefeated six-time world champion announced today via his Twitter account @floydmayweather that he will return to the ring on Saturday, September 17, to face the hard-hitting and explosive current WBC Welterweight World Champion “Vicious” Victor Ortiz in what is now the biggest international boxing event of 2011.



Floyd Mayweather faces Victor Ortiz on Mexican Independence Day weekend

The announcement of the fight, which will take place on Mexican Independence Day weekend, widely considered boxing’s biggest weekend, sends shock waves across the sports pages as there is no denying that the younger, stronger and current champion Ortiz poses an extremely credible threat to Mayweather, who returns to the ring after a 16-month hiatus. It is a highly competitive and very dangerous match-up that will give fans a chance to see the sport’s biggest star against the sport’s newest star in one ring on one very special night of boxing action.

“I am ready to return to the ring and give my fans a fantastic night of boxing by fighting the best out there and for me, that is Victor Ortiz,” said Mayweather. “He is the current champion and an extremely talented fighter who showed amazing skills, and heart, in his last performance against Andre Berto. At this stage of my career, these are the challenges I look for, a young, strong, rising star looking to make his mark in boxing by beating me. Like the rest of my opponents, he is going to try to prove that he can beat me. I commend him for accepting the fight, but on September 17, Ortiz is just going to be another casualty, the 42nd one who tried and failed. Trust me, I will be ready.”


“I respect Mayweather because he has been a champion for many years and I know he will be ready, but so will I,” said Ortiz. “I’m a strong fighter and I have worked really hard to silence my critics. I’m a world champion for a reason and I am not going to let go of my title any time soon. This is going to be a great fight, but I will remain a world champion for many years to come.”

Floyd Mayweather (41-0, 25 KO’s) remains boxing’s biggest attraction, wowing crowds and generating record pay-per-view numbers each time he steps into the ring. In his last ring appearance on May 1, 2010, Mayweather dismantled Sugar Shane Mosley in a lopsided unanimous decision victory. Mayweather is no stranger to fighting on Mexican Independence Day weekend either, as prior to his sensational win over Mosley, he took on Mexican boxing star Juan Manuel Marquez on September 19, 2009, beating his opponent in spectacular fashion. During his extraordinary career, he has amassed wins over world champions such as Diego Corrales, Jose Luis Castillo, Arturo Gatti, Zab Judah, Oscar de la Hoya and Ricky Hatton.

Victor Ortiz (29-2-2, 22 KO’s) is on fire. He is riding a six-fight undefeated streak including his sensational win over Andre Berto on April 16 of this year. The hard-punching southpaw proved himself throughout their 12-round battle when he survived a knock down in the sixth round and came back to drop Berto at the end of the sixth round in one of the most exciting fights in boxing this year. Ortiz, who was already known as one of the most powerful young fighters in the sport but was questioned in the past for his desire, showed the world that his heart matches his hands of steel when faced with the best in boxing.

“When Floyd fights, everyone stops to watch and this is an exciting time for boxing as it always is when Floyd steps into the ring,” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions. “There is no better showman than Floyd and he backs up his legacy with amazing, one-of-a-kind skills. Victor Ortiz has shown us that he is a great fighter too and for the two of them to meet makes for a gigantic night for fans all over the world. It’s always a thrill to see Floyd fight and it’s even better when he faces the best out there such as a true champion like Ortiz. This is going to be a fight to remember. Sports fans have a lot to look forward to on September 17.”

“There is no doubt that September 17 will again be this year’s biggest night of boxing worldwide,” said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. “When Floyd Mayweather fights, it is an event which brings fight fans, sports fans and the general public together to see this truly gifted athlete perform. Every year Floyd sets the bar and standard for most pay-per-view buys and this year will be no different. In Victor Ortiz, he is facing a young, strong and highly motivated world champion who knows that a win over the pound for pound champion will catapult him into superstardom. The stage is set and I can’t wait for the showdown of the year.”

Mayweather vs. Ortiz is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions. A nationwide press tour is being planned for the week of June 20 with additional details about it and the fight to be announced shortly.

Mayweather—Ortiz, A Compelling Fight Even If It Isn’t…

Alas, Vicious Victor Ortiz isn’t a pseudonym of Manny Pacquiao. And thus the biggest event in boxing remains the hypothetical it’s been for two years—which is a travesty, and quite frankly, embarrassing for the sport, the two fighters, their promoters, and everyone involved. Yet, none of that should obscure the fight that was announced Tuesday. Because, as booby prizes go, Mayweather-Ortiz not only isn’t half bad, but it just might be the most interesting fight of the year.




Regardless of which guy you may have sworn a blood-oath to, most Mayweather and Pacquiao supporters (or as they’re sometimes more poetically referred to, Flomos and Pactards) would agree that the recent opponents for both have been…well…somewhere between disappointing and crushingly disappointing. The common thread is that both fighters have sought out rivals that are either old, small, coming off a loss, Joshua Clottey, or some combination of the four—essentially acting like prospects trying to pad a record, rather than the champions willing to prove themselves against any and all comers that we want them to be.

(In fact, I’d guess Ortiz, 29-2-2, got the golden ticket because 1) Mayweather reportedly owes like a billion dollars in back taxes, 2) Ortiz is a newly minted star coming off an upset victory, and if you’re ever going to really get credit for beating him, now might be the time, 3) though Ortiz does have legit boxing ability, he’s most successful as a pressure fighter—one with little use for subtitles like jabbing—and Mayweather is by skill and temperament a counter-puncher tailor-made for pressure fighters, and 4) Ortiz isn’t hard to find, and while his jaw certainly isn’t glass, he’s no stranger to the canvass either.)

But all of that ambient noise belies the main point—this is still a great fight. And if it’s not that, it’s still damn compelling. Part of reason is the constant intrigue that Pretty Boy Floyd so generously provides. As a personality, Mayweather is engaging, brash, delusional, irreverent, ego-maniacal, confident/arrogant, narcissistic, funny, loquacious…and whatever else means the exact and total opposite of boring, humble, and self-deprecating. As a fighter, he’s the consummate practitioner of the sweet science—sickeningly athletic, a precise puncher with real power when he chooses to use it, and reflexes so sharp they border on prescience. Together, Mayweather is polarizing like politics, the Miami Heat, or one of those avant-garde art exhibits in New York City where an artiste dresses as Jesus and urinates on something. Yet, since beating the PPV kingmaker himself, Oscar De La Hoya in 2007, Mayweather has morphed into the Terrence Malick of boxers—producing fights that, though skillfully executed, are rarely exciting, and most maddeningly of all, pretentiously infrequent. So Mayweather against nearly anybody bears paying attention to, if for no other reason than we never know when, or if, his next fight will happen (though whenever he needs lots of money is probably a good guess).




Except the beauty of it all is that Ortiz isn’t just anybody. He’s not cannon fodder, or a feather-fisted tune-up, or a past his prime ex-champ cashing in on his name and legacy. Instead, Ortiz, 24, is a former blue chip prospect—a young, hungry, up and comer fresh off a significant win that redeemed his career and gave him a second chance at the greatness he once seemed destined for. He’s also physically bigger and stronger than Mayweather, and not totally overmatched athletically. Plus, Ortiz has knockout power in both hands, a willingness to throw meaningful punches, and as he proved against Andre Berto, the resolve to battle through adversity (which I honestly never thought I’d say about him). Add the intrigue of Mayweather, 34, entering his mid-thirties, and coming off of what will be a 16 month layoff, and the unbeaten record (41-0) he fetishes will be genuinely at risk. It still isn’t Floyd and Manny, but at least the fight scene is more interesting now than it was on Monday.