Mayweather/Ortiz HBO Face Off Video

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Maybe I'm wrong, and maybe we'll get a better idea when the full face off premieres, but Floyd seems almost hesitant, and looks down slightly whenever Ortiz looks at him. There's a genuine confidence in Victor's eyes. Usually Floyd knows what to do quickly in these situations, and how to break down his opponent before hand, but I don't think it's happening here. It's not the same Money May expression. It's exciting. Maybe Floyd's not entirely sure about this one.

That is a good point and I think there are two reasons for that. One - You're right. Mayweather isn't entirely sure. I think he knows the task ahead of him and it's one he hasn't had in a while. I don't think he's scared at all and I'm sure is pretty confident but yes, you can sense some nerves from him. HBO probably didn't properly match the words being said with the follow-up facial expressions (they never do for the previews) but Floyd's expressions are telling nevertheless or, at the very least, our of norm.

Which leads to the second reason. I don't think we're going to see Floyd Mayweather antagonize Ortiz the way he does others because it could backfire. He refuses to call Ortiz a "quitter" or downplay him, which might fire up the younger fighter. Nope. Instead, he harps on other things, repeatedly saying things like "even though he's lost before, he still blah blah...". Passive things. It'll be interesting to see how that plays out which is what makes the buildup of a fight so interesting.

[Phil Ivey]

Maybe I'm wrong, and maybe we'll get a better idea when the full face off premieres, but Floyd seems almost hesitant, and looks down slightly whenever Ortiz looks at him. There's a genuine confidence in Victor's eyes. Usually Floyd knows what to do quickly in these situations, and how to break down his opponent before hand, but I don't think it's happening here. It's not the same Money May expression. It's exciting. Maybe Floyd's not entirely sure about this one.

You are wrong, sure Ortiz will be full of confidence but once he gets to the ring he'll realize what he's gotten into when he can't walk Mayweather down like he did to Berto. This is no different, Mayweather will dismantle him. People are reading way too much into this promo - "Mayweather can't even look at Ortiz he looks down! he's shook". Can't wait tosee Ortiz hitting air for 3/4 of the fight.

[MrRolltide91]

lol @ floyd was looking down

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[Carpe Diem]

You are wrong, sure Ortiz will be full of confidence but once he gets to the ring he'll realize what he's gotten into when he can't walk Mayweather down like he did to Berto. This is no different, Mayweather will dismantle him. People are reading way too much into this promo - "Mayweather can't even look at Ortiz he looks down! he's shook". Can't wait tosee Ortiz hitting air for 3/4 of the fight.

They said the same thing about the Mayweather-Mosley weigh-in and at the fight's final press conference. Anything can happen in this sport or any sports, but I'm not going to look too much onto it. Floyd will start out slow as usual to read on how Ortiz is gonna approach him, then he's gonna change his momentum and dictate the fight tempo for the rest of the night.

[cupocity303]

You all got it wrong folks. Floyd isn't intimidated by Ortiz the Fighter.

He is intimidated by Victor's Pretty Boy looks. He doesn't know whether he wants to hit him or kiss him.

Expect a cruise control decision by Floyd.

[GreatestIam]

it was a 28 second clip, there was one instance where floyd explained hesitated and looked down.... and you fa&s really attribute it to floyd being somewhat scared... LOlL it was a moment in a time in a place that means nothing!!!

[Carpe Diem]

it was a 28 second clip, there was one instance where floyd explained hesitated and looked down.... and you fa&s really attribute it to floyd being somewhat scared... LOlL it was a moment in a time in a place that means nothing!!!

This is NSB, dude. What did you expect? These guys fussed about every small things on here.

[RichardP]

hbo has it scheduled on their network for debut on August 2nd, please correct me if i am mistaken.

[bose]

I belive floyd is not scared but i do belive floyd is trying not to amp up ortiz. We already saw what type of fighter Ortiz turns into when people doubt him. Mayweather is not doubting Ortiz, nor will he dare, doubt him.

I hope Ortiz mixes brawling with boxing and he gets physical with Mayweather as Mayweather did with Hatton (shoving, pushing, elbows, illegal tactics).

Pascal beat Hopkins in trash talking. Means nothing. But, it does mean he lost the war of words.

Ortiz has what is takes to beat Mayweather is a year too early, but i have a feeling he is going to pull the upset.

[MrRolltide91]

im pretty sure max was asking floyd questions about manny