Mayweather knocks out Ortiz for WBC welterweight title

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Mayweather knocks out Ortiz for WBC welterweight title

Floyd Mayweather Jr. knocked out Victor Ortiz Floyd to claim the WBC welterweight title fight Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Las Vegas.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. celebrates after knocking out Victor Ortiz Floyd during their WBC welterweight title fight Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Las Vegas. The bout's controversial ending had boxing fans buzzing.

Referee Joe Cortez motions that Victor Ortiz, right, delivered a head butt to Floyd Mayweather in the fourth round. It was just moments later that Mayweather would deliver a surprise knockout punch that ended the bout in his favor.

Floyd Mayweather lands a solid punch to Victor Ortiz during their WBC Welterweight bout.

A closeup of a powerful blow delivered by Mayweather to Victor Ortiz's face.

Victor Ortiz tries to get up after being knocked down by Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Referee Joe Cortez checks on Victor Ortiz during the WBC Welterweight boxing bout, who was stunned by the knockout punch that Ortiz wasn't expecting, following a stoppage in the bout due to Ortiz headbutting Mayweather.

Referee Joe Cortez gives Victor Ortiz, center left, the count after being knocked down by Floyd Mayweather, second from left, in the fourth round during a WBC welterweight title fight.

Victor Ortiz, left, battles Floyd Mayweather for the WBC welterweight championship boxing title.

Ortiz managed to get in a few good punches himself. Here he lands a solid blow to Mayweather during the second round of the title bout.

Mayweather won by a knockout in the fourth round, though it was a controversial call that made many in the crowd boo with displeasure.

Floyd Mayweather lands a knock out punch to Victor Ortiz, left, as referee Joe Cortez, right, watches during their WBC Welterweight bout.

Floyd Mayweather, left, and Victor Ortiz exchange punches in the fourth round.

Floyd Mayweather Jr., right, punches at Victor Ortiz during during their WBC welterweight title fight.

Victor Ortiz waves to spectators after being knocked out by Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the fourth round. Ortiz says he would like a rematch, but apologized to Mayweather for the headbutt.

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. celebrates after knocking out Victor Ortiz Floyd during their WBC welterweight title fight Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Las Vegas. The bout's controversial ending had boxing fans buzzing.

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