History Section: If Ortiz Beats Floyd, Were Would It Rank Among The Great Upsets?

[sweetpea87]

It would be a huge upset, especially if he knocked him out.

[joseph5620]

No, not even close IMO. Ortiz is the most dangerous challenger that Floyd has faced in awhile, and now he is 34 and coming off another long layoff.

^^^^^Exactly how I see it.

[Sugarj]

If Mayweather wins you'll also see plenty of excuses, polls, and comments to discredit his win. That works both ways.

Most people expect Mayweather to win, so it doesn't work to quite the same degree.

As I said earlier, I think Mayweather will win a decision. But if it is a walkover for Floyd, hell.....its true, Ortiz will be cast as a Golden Boy hype job, his history of quitting against Maidana will surface to prove he has little mental fortitude at this level and Mayweather will be cast as someone who picks opponents that are perfect for him to shine against.

[Scott9945]

Most people expect Mayweather to win, so it doesn't work to quite the same degree.

As I said earlier, I think Mayweather will win a decision. But if it is a walkover for Floyd, hell.....its true, Ortiz will be cast as a Golden Boy hype job, his history of quitting against Maidana will surface to prove he has little mental fortitude at this level and Mayweather will be cast as someone who picks opponents that are perfect for him to shine against.

I felt that way about the Marquez and Mosley wins, but if Floyd beats Ortiz he deserves a lot of credit. Ortiz brings the youth, speed, power, and hunger that Floyd hasn't seen in a long time.

[Sugarj]

I'm not the biggest Mayweather fan, but I wholeheartedly agreed with the way he finished that fight after that blatant headbutt.....