Though millions of people have dangerous jobs, I don't think anyone would call them quitters or bitches if they decided to quit their job.
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Though millions of people have dangerous jobs, I don't think anyone would call them quitters or bitches if they decided to quit their job.
Ortiz is a prizefighter who fights for prize money and for his own interest. He's not a soildier nor a policeman who is obligated to put their lives on the line in order to protect.
You look at ORtiz' resume and dude doesn't duck anybody. ORtiz is a down ass individual.
Looking back he has fought hard and gritty. But I think when pushed to a limit (and I realize we can say that about any fighter) he seems he will fold. Here is what he said after taking a FAIR amount of punishment against Maidana:
I'm young and I don't feel I DESERVE to take so much punishment.
wtf??? We never heard Joe Frazier or Evander Holyfield or Roberto Duran or Carlos Monzon say such stuff. He has the right to his opinion, but it doesnt really sound like a truly dedicated passionate fighter. Maidana hit him a few good rights and uppercuts, big shit. Norton/Holmes/Pryor/Leonard/Duran/Gatti/YOU NAME THE FIGHTER HERE-- took that amount of shots in the 1st round of their 1st pro fight.
It was a rather odd comment, at age 23, to make really. And seeing he only fought 2 times since the Mayweather fight, he doesnt look very into the sport of boxing. IMO
Going back to the punch, yes, Floyd had right to retaliate but I don't think it is fitting for the self proclaimed greatest fighter that ever was to take such a shot. Floyd has done similar actions in other fights. It is not beyond him to get dirty. To the fanboys I am not saying he is not a great fighter. I admit, I watch his fights hoping to see him lose. Many of his fights have been boring lately. I hope Canelos greenness doesn't make this another boring Floyd fight.