Floyd Mayweather vs. Victor Ortiz: 5 Reasons Why Ortiz Could Pull off an Upset

Right after Floyd Mayweather surprised everyone with his choice of opponent for what appears to be a tune-up fight, boxing critics and analysts were quick to say the unbeaten boxer has made a terrible mistake in choosing Victor Ortiz for his next fight after 16 months of inactivity.

Those who root for Mayweather, though, say otherwise. They believe Ortiz is no match for Mayweather's skill and ring experience.

Still, some knowledgeable boxing critics and analysts who appears to be neutral even if they are not may have good reason to believe Ortiz will be the first boxer to give Mayweather his first embarrassing defeat. 

These observations were extrapolated from responses to reviews and predictions by sportswriters in the net as well as in mainstream media. Here are at least five reasons they believe Ortiz will prevail over the experienced and undefeated boxer.

First and foremost is Ortiz's youth. He is at least a decade younger than Mayweather. He is definitely in his prime at 24, while Mayweather, who is past 34, is several years past his prime—if anyone believes a boxer is in his prime between ages 26-32.

Secondly, Ortiz is a southpaw. Everyone knows Mayweather is having difficulty dealing with southpaws—something he has not dealt with seriously until now. Zab Judah and DeMarcus Corley gave Mayweather a difficult time though he triumphed over them.

Another reason Ortiz could stage an upset is Mayweather's inactivity from the sport, which would reach 16 months by the time he squares off with Ortiz. On the other hand, Ortiz is fresh from his victory over Andre Berto and has fought at least four times since he won over Nate Campbell in May 2010. 

Also, Ortiz has recently moved up from junior welterweight to the maximum weight class limit, even walking around 165 before he stepped into the ring during his duel with Berto—something which may make Mayweather have difficulty in catching up, considering the repercussions in going up or down the limit.

Finally, Ortiz is a dreamer and hungry for recognition. Capitalizing on his youth, strength, speed and his proven ability to rise and attack after hitting the floor (as many have seen during his duel with Berto,) there is little doubt Ortiz will inflict and deliver Mayweather's first taste of defeat comes fight night on September 17.