Victor Ortiz: Brandon Rios doesn't have what it take to make it in Boxing

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Victor Ortiz: Brandon Rios Doesn't Have What it Takes
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By Paul Magno | Yahoo! Contributor Network – Tue, Apr 17, 2012 2:31 AM EDT

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The Victor Ortiz-Brandon Rios feud, one of the fiercest boxing rivalries in recent years, has fallen under the radar for many fight fans. One-time friends as young boxing prodigies, the grudge has slowly simmered for years and has turned into a bitter war of words, fought at a distance.

Former welterweight world titlist, Ortiz, wasted no time in giving his opinion of Rios' lackluster performance Saturday night against Richard Abril despite not actually having seen the fight:

"I heard he didn't look too well," Ortiz told The Koncrete Jungle.com. "I didn't see it, but my coach told me he looked like a four-round fighter."

Not looking too upset by his bitter rival's bad outing, he then replied to the interviewer's statement that Ortiz trainer, Danny Garcia, said Victor would KO Rios in the first round if they ever met in the ring as welterweights.

"I agree," Ortiz answered without hesitation. "He doesn't have what it takes to be at a caliber like myself. He's gotten to where's he's gotten because of the fact that his brother [pointing to trainer, Danny Garcia, brother of Robert Garcia] has a name. And he's [Rios] got a mouth."

When asked if he would like the opportunity to shut Rios' mouth, Ortiz was quick to reply.

"Why not? I need a tune up fight."

At the risk of playing junior matchmaker, Ortiz-Rios is one of those fights that practically sells itself. Two old friends turned enemies, with plenty of real life animosity.

There's no way the fight can happen now, though. Ortiz has his scheduled rematch with Andre Berto set for June 23 and Rios, despite his poor performance in a controversial win last Saturday, is still being propped up for a big money bout in July, possibly against Juan Manuel Marquez. There's also the little detail that Rios is just about to make his debut at junior welterweight while Ortiz has been a full fledged welterweight for a couple of years. Another obstacle is the fact that Rios is a Top Rank fighter while Ortiz is with Golden Boy and the two promotional rivals rarely do business these days.

But down the road, this grudge makes absolute sense. Hopefully by the time both fighters get into a position where they can fight one another, this ridiculous Top Rank vs. Golden Boy feud will be over.

As for the winner? It would be hard to bet on Rios after his dull performance on Saturday, but Ortiz is so inconsistent. It's going to take a look at the way these rivals perform in upcoming fights before a real pick can be made.

Paul Magno was a licensed official in the state of Michoacan, Mexico and a close follower of the sport for more than thirty years. He is also a contributor to Fox Sports. In the past, Paul has done work for Inside Fights, The Queensberry Rules and ******** Boxing.

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The Koncrete Jungle, 'Brandon Rios is a good tune up fight' says Victor Ortiz

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robert
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robert • Dallas, Texas • 10 hours ago

Ortiz should be trying to call out Maidana, you know the guy who made him QUIT! I dont hear Vic say much about him these days !

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Marco
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Marco • Eagle Pass, Texas • 21 hours ago

This two guys used to train together, spared to each other, they know each other very well, but.... Ortiz is a better person than rios, and a better boxer now, brandon has a big mouth and talks trash all the time.

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Insaneinthamembrane
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Insaneinthamembrane • Houston, Texas • 2 days 7 hours ago

Ortiz shouldn't get confused, he is just a slugger himself. His hands may be quicker but Maidana didn't have any trouble finding him, Rios won't either.

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Rivera_1
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Rivera_1 • Purchase, New York • 2 days 12 hours ago

It would be a great fight! I'd give it to Ortiz though on a KO in the late rounds!

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Jose
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Jose • Los Angeles, California • 2 days 1 hour ago

Coming from a guy that quits, impressive.

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Roger Ortiz
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Roger Ortiz • Manila, Philippines • 1 day 18 hours ago

rios is just like mayorga... a loud mouth with no real talent and skill in boxing! in order to sell themselves to a big fights they use their MOUTH...

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SWEET **** WILLY
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SWEET **** WILLY • Tampa, Florida • 2 days 8 hours ago

Didnt Mayweather Knock this dude out form trying to hug him too much?

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TOP GUN
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TOP GUN • Los Angeles, California • 1 day 15 hours ago

Brandon is like a latin Mayweather... All talk no balls !

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Edgar
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Edgar • Los Angeles, California • 1 day 22 hours ago

mayweather is b itch! ortiz would have beat his azz if the ref wasn't bought!

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teacher
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teacher • 1 hour 10 minutes ago

I don't rate either fighter ( rios and ortiz) They are not quality boxers i'm afraid.As for chavez he's a dud who will never fight sergio period

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Abdullah the slayer
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Abdullah the slayer • 1 hour 39 minutes ago

Mexican fighters got zero smarts and always end up on the canvas !! Always on their bellies and butt arched ready for penetration he he he

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NDM
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NDM • 1 day 22 hours ago

WOW this is coming from the guy that got kod cause he didnt protect himself hahaha c'mon."He doesn't have what it takes to be at a caliber like myself."Are you serious! I think ortiz should stick to modeling.

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Eric
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Eric • 1 day 17 hours ago

@ Edgar bro Ortiz was getting peppered by straight rights all night. Mayweather was landing at will against Ortiz. Ortiz would've gotten ko'd in the later rounds. I dont know what fight you were watching but it wasn't the same fight everyone else was.

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TOP GUN
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TOP GUN • Los Angeles, California • 2 days 0 hours ago

Rios is too small to be at 140 lbs...

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Josh Gallardo
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Josh Gallardo • Nashville, Tennessee • 2 days 1 hour ago

I thu k rips would knock him out Ortiz fights nothing like Abril lol Ortiz can take too many punches

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Abdullah the slayer
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Abdullah the slayer • 1 day 0 hours ago

Both are no good but ortiz is better than rios. The mexicans are turning out to be punchbags for americans and puerto ricans he he he he

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TOP GUN
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TOP GUN • Los Angeles, California • 1 day 15 hours ago

Brandon is too small & weak to be 140lbs...

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Virtuoso™
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Virtuoso™ • 1 day 19 hours ago

the sucker punch lover

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[Mars Volta]

Bam Bam didn't Quit like you.....and has beaten stiffer opposition regardless of his last fight

[Boxing Bob]

Rios might not have quit like Ortiz, but I saw absolutely zero world class skills from him last weekend, and the win vs Berto craps on all of Rios wins.

[Fay]

Rios has been fighting bums after bums...he needs to step up
Ortiz knocks him out.

[Simply Zyzz]

ortiz would literally knock rios the *** out if they ever fought......

[New England]

Bam Bam didn't Quit like you.....and has beaten stiffer opposition regardless of his last fight

not if you actually take size into account

rios would lose to berto. he'd beat the garbage out of him. just think about what the fight would look like with berto's handspeed and power
floyd
probably maidana in his prime

[BigAlexSand]

You gotta have heart in boxing, something Ortiz never had!

[Eff Pandas]

Hasn't Rios already made it in boxing? How many guys are champions & had a $1,000,000 payday within his grasp if not for his opponent wigging out on him & made just under half a mill in his last fight. He's got a more limited style imo, but he's accomplished a lot in the boxing world already & despite his performance this last time out I can see him accomplishing more. Ortiz drinking haterade. I would pick Ortiz over Rios though.

[TheSpecial]

LMAO

***ING PRICELESS.

Coming from a tree who attempted to kiss Mayweather, ducked Erislandy Lara, smiled despite being ktfo, and was rumored to have alleged affairs with kobe bryant.


No **** tree Ortiz, you are a nobody and the moment you stop ducking Lara and fight a real fighter you will get ktfo just like you did against Lil Floyd

[TheSpecial]

This fake Mexican Tree should stfu and go back to Oxnard