ORTIZ vs. MAYWEATHER

September 17, 2011 // 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT (HBO PPV)

Ortiz-Mayweather // MGM Grand, Las Vegas

SHOT IN THE DARK

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Victor Ortiz
Victor Ortiz never saw the punch that dropped him Saturday in Las Vegas: After apologizing for a head-butt, Ortiz was dropped by a 'Money' shot in a controversial (but legal) KO.
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Diego Morilla

DIEGO MORILLA

Floyd Mayweather Jr. will allow Victor Ortiz to take control of the first four rounds, but by the ninth, Mayweather's dominance will lead him to a TKO victory.
Kieran Mulvaney

KIERAN MULVANEY

Ortiz will pile on the pressure, but his aggressive style will play to Mayweather's counterpunching strengths. Floyd takes charge, stands in the pocket and punches his way to a decision win.
DAN RAFAEL

DAN RAFAEL

Ortiz is a top young fighter, but he's not Mayweather. Unless the long layoff and his age show, Floyd should (again) outpoint an opponent who can't handle his speed, skills and defense.