The war of words continued Tuesday between undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather and Victor Ortiz’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, as the champion labeled the duo “b*tches” for questioning his tactics during his Sept. 17 knockout victory.
De La Hoya, the former world champion who now runs Golden Boy Promotions, had demanded Ortiz be given a rematch after being knocked out by Mayweather in the fourth round on a punch that many observers considered a cheap shot.
“I left the fight in the ring but Oscar and Ortiz keep doing interviews crying like some Golden Girl b****es. I will f*** both of you up,” Mayweather tweeted Tuesday. In an earlier tweet, Mayweather said he would not give “Victoria Ortiz” a rematch until he defeats Andre Berto again.
The controversial ending of the fight happened after Ortiz intentionally headbutted Mayweather along the ropes, prompting referee Joe Cortez to take a point away.
Cortez had signaled for the fight to resume as Ortiz continued to offer his apologies to Mayweather. When Ortiz turned to look at Cortez with his hands at his sides, Mayweather struck with a quick combination, knocking out the 24-year-old.
Though the punches were legal, many saw them as unsportsmanlike, since Ortiz had his head turned toward Cortez, apparently not knowing he had restarted the fight.
