Konted's Make My Day: Here is Mayweather again !!

Champ Floyd Mayweather in controversial win

Here is Mayweather again !!

That was a knockout win by Floyd Mayweather, Jr. But a controversial one. And controversies seem to follow him everywhere and everytime. The fight was for Victor Ortiz's WBC welterweight title. And Pretty Boy's first in 16 months. Really a long layoff.

Let us recall that controversial incident. I clearly saw that one. Ortiz was pressing and taking the fight to Mayweather in the latter part of Round 4, forcing him to the ropes. Ortiz threw a combination of punches which Mayweather, a defensive genius, was able to parry. Obviously frustrated, the Mexican resorted to a dirty tactic. With a complete body follow through, Ortiz thrushed his head into Pretty Boy's jaw and mouth. It was clearly intentional and not an accidental banging.

Referee Joe Cortez halted the fight and deducted a point from the Mexican. Showing remorse, Ortiz apologized to Mayweather and even planted a kiss on the agitated American boxer. After a few seconds, fight had officially resumed. But Ortiz, seemingly guilty for his unsportsmanlike behaviour, approached the MoneyMan and apologized once more, wrapping his arms around his opponent's body.

Next was the pivotal moment. As Ortiz stepped back, his gloves were still down when he should have taken that fighting stance. Was Ortiz being naive at this point? Was he aware of what was happening? Pretty Boy threw a left and still the Mexican would not defend himself. A strong right punch finally floored Ortiz for good.

Clearly, the fight had resumed. And definitely, Ortiz should have been in that defensive posture. And definitely, too, he lacked awareness at a very crucial moment. And in boxing, every moment is crucial. As my favorite Mexican character would say: " Estupido" !!!!

-Konted