In the fourth round, Victor Ortiz, the WBC Welterweight Champion blatantly head butted the boxing great.  Referee Jose Cortez took a point from the champion before instructing them to fight again, turning his head to make sure the clock was ticking down the seconds. At the same time, Ortiz leaned in to tap gloves with Mayweather per boxing custom and then give him a hug.  Mayweather quickly landed a left hook that looked to stun his opponent and then a straight right to put him out.

The part that seems to be an issue is with Mayweather taking advantage of the glove tap and hug to finish the fight.  We all know every sport has "unwritten rules", but if you break these rules are you a cheater or just someone that takes advantage of how the real rules were laid out?  

Personally speaking,  I see no fault in what he did to get the KO.  While it might not be what the fans wanted to see,  he was paid to win a fight, and he did.

Then on top of that, he almost got into a fight with 80 year old Larry Merchant, who told Mayweather, “If I were 50 years younger I’d kick your ass!”… but this is a story for another time.

By: Coach Joe