Victor Ortiz: The Star Boxing Needs

Boxing needs a young American superstar. It may have one in Victor Ortiz.

In the final undercard fight before tonight's Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao main event, Ortiz absolutely dominated Jeffrey Resto, beating him on a second-round TKO and improving his record to 23-1-1. But it's the way he conducted himself in the ring after the fight that makes me think the 21-year-old Ortiz is the star boxing needs.

First, after destroying Resto, he showed great sportsmanship, walking over to him, checking to see if he was OK, and then giving him a hug. Next, and even more importantly, in his post-fight interview on the pay-per-view broadcast, Ortiz showed that he's smart, articulate and likable. He gave all the right answers, made self-deprecating jokes, and concluded the interview by addressing HBO's Larry Merchant as "Sir."

Ortiz has an inspiring personal story, having risen up from horrible circumstances in his childhood to make something of himself. He's not just a skilled boxer with a powerful left hand, he's a great kid whose young life is the stuff of Hollywood screenplays. Ortiz is the star boxing needs.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

12-08-2008 @ 3:32PM

Jess said...

You were amazing! on Saturday night.
keep up the hard work at the gym.

Saturday night was truly the first time seeing you fight. From the moment I saw you, I knew you were going to win easily. I was right.
p.s. you were amazing!!

12-08-2008 @ 5:43PM

Carolina said...

Awesome Fight, My tennager is now a big fan!! You had the look of a winner!! Great Job...

12-10-2008 @ 4:47AM

José said...

Oxnard is proud of Vicous Victor Ortiz! He is the future of boxing... "si se puede!"

12-10-2008 @ 4:59AM

*edit: "Vicious"

My bad, I spontaneously posted without checking my spelling.

12-14-2008 @ 11:26PM

Mekayla said...

Victor, I remember going to school with you in the good ole G.C.! I'm glad you made something of yourself. I am also very proud!

Your old classmate,
Mekayla

12-16-2008 @ 8:01PM

Angel Gamboa said...

Hey Victor! Merry Christmas! I watched your movie on myspace and you really motivated me. I was feel really lost not really knowing what God had in store for me. Watching your video gave me hope and made me feel like I needed to stop feeling sorry for myself and do something that will impact the world. Because of you I know that there are good people in this world. Don't think that because your famous now thats, thats why i'm writing you. I mean very word. OK I'll stop weirding you out. Thank you for be a Hero and changing people's lives. Very Respectfullly, HM2 Angel Lynn Gamboa, USN/ Anthony Rodriguez's Aunt.

2-23-2009 @ 2:48PM

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p.s. you were amazing!!