All is set and ready for an exciting fight this coming September 15, 2011 between Victor “Vicious” Ortiz (29-2-2, 22 KOs) versus the retuning Floyd “Money” Mayweather (41-0, 25 KOs). The matchup provides so many questions to all the boxing fans all over the world. Is Ortiz ready for prime time? Could Floyd’s 16 months of boxing inactivity affect him in the ring? Is Floyd using Ortiz as a preparation for a colossal matchup between him and Pacquiao? All these questions could be answered this upcoming September 15 as Ortiz defends his WBC title against the former pound for pound champion Floyd Mayweather.
As for now, we are going to a look at some of the key factors that could decide the match.
Endurance
Youth is eventually in the side of Ortiz, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he has the advantage in this area. Mayweather’s inactivity doesn’t also mean he could be rusty in the ring. He always trains, despite being inactive or in retirement, he always keeps himself in excellent shape in the boxing gym. He constantly trains even without matches scheduled for him. Ortiz on the other was labeled as a “great fighter with no heart” in the past which could often be a result with the lack of endurance and conditioning. I’m not thoroughly convinced of Ortiz’s endurance and he must be able to improve his conditioning for him to be victorious over Floyd.
· Advantage : Mayweather
Power
Floyd is not well-known as a big puncher or a knockout artist; he is a methodical boxer that virtually frustrates his opponents with his unique defensive tactics. He surely could hurt several boxers, but he doesn’t possess the knockout power of someone like Victor Ortiz. Floyd has won several fights in the past with his defense and not with his punching power. Ortiz on the other hand has a superb knockout ratio with 29 wins coming from 22 knockouts. Ortiz could possibly win the match with a single power punch.
· Advantage: Ortiz
Momentum
Ortiz’s victory over Andre Berto was one of the defining moments of his career. His career and reputation eventually changed after he won the WBC title from Andre Berto. Such is the reason why is he pitted against the boxer who could virtually be the best in business. Floyd’s recent victory was against Shane Mosley which was quite a long time ago.
· Advantage: Ortiz
Skills
Is there anyone more skillful in the boxing ring than Floyd Mayweather? He did not get to be an undefeated fighter for nothing. Watching him in the ring is like watching a classic opera. Nothing could be more beautiful than the way he fights in the ring. His skills are perhaps too much for Ortiz to handle. He was trained by his father and uncle and at a very young age which enabled him to master his skills and capabilities. He is not the best in the world for nothing.
· Advantage: Mayweather
Experience
Ortiz is a decade younger than Mayweather and he certainly doesn’t have the experience of someone like Mayweather. Ortiz has not fought a fighter that is as seasoned and experienced as of Mayweather. A matchup would often come down on who has the most experience in critical situations. Mayweather could basically win various ways using his experience and athletic abilities.
· Advantage : Mayweather
Intelligence
A lot of boxers don’t possess this quality and they often rely on their respective trainers to help them succeed in their matches. But such is not the case with Floyd Mayweather. He basically studies his opponent’s styles and breaking them down which could cause frustrations to his opponent. He is a boxer that relies on his strategy. He doesn’t even need the help of his uncle or trainer (Roger Mayweather) in analyzing the fighting styles and techniques of his upcoming opponents.
· Advantage: Mayweather
Overall
I would basically place my bets on to where “Money” is. Mayweather is too much for someone like Victor Ortiz. Ortiz thought has the knockout power to score the possible upset, but is very likely to happen against a defensive specialist like Floyd Mayweather.
· MY prediction: Mayweather wins via 12-round unanimous decision
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