Former world champion Victor Ortiz (33-7-3, 25 KOs) survived a tenth round knockdown to take a ten round unanimous decision over game journeyman Todd Manuel (20-20-1, 6 KOs) in an off-TV bout on the Benavidez-Lemieux undercard. Ortiz appeared headed to a wide decision when Manuel dropped him late in the bout. Ortiz beat the count and the bell rang before Manuel could follow up. Scores were 98-91, 98-91, 97-92.
Unbeaten WBA #5 super welterweight Yoelvis Gomez (6-0, 5 KOs) had to go the distance for the first time against Jorge Cota (30-6, 27 KOs). Cota withstood Gomez’ early onslaught, then was content to survive the distance. Scores were 100-90 3x.
In a clash between unbeaten featherweights, Luis Nunez (17-0, 12 KOs) took an entertaining ten round unanimous decision over Jonathan Fierro (13-1, 12 KOs). Good action fight. Scores were 96-94 3x.
Unbeaten super lightweight Richardson Hitchins (14-0, 6 KOs) won by a fourth round stoppage against Angel Rodriguez (12-11-3, 5 KOs).
Retirement is calling loud and clear
Nunez vs Fierro is fight of the day so far, great 2 way action. Cant remember last time I saw 2 very young undefeateds put their 0 on the line so early. Cant wait to see Fierro again, he was very upset after the fight and I hope he can get over it. No shame in losing like that. The ref after the 10th “its not over yet”, then asks the timekeeper if that was the last round. Must spend too much time putting wax on his mo
New series 20 for 20 lol
What’s the point for Ortiz to fight a 20-20 journeyman beside the money ?! Is he broke or something like that ?!
Why you think. He can’t beat anyone else
This guy is like Robert Guerrero. You weren’t that good in your prime let alone now in your old age.
yeah i think his best win is against Andre Berto and Berto avenged that twice. Maybe his career gets too much respect because he got the shot at Floyd. Dunno how he got that fight really
Too bad Amir Khan retired. Him and Victor Ortiz could fight to see who has the weaker chin. First one to get knocked out wins.
Ortiz time for a new profession. This is too dangerous for you.