Victor Ortiz: Remaining A Mexican-American Gentleman And Hero

Victor Ortiz (in white in the video)

Reasons For Mexillence:

1. Overcame a dysfunctional family and economic situation in order to attain and defend the WBC welterweight title.

2. Immediately and publicly apologized after committing a mistake.

3. Accepted responsibility for the repercussions of his mistakes.

Event Itself:

On Saturday night Victor Ortiz entered the anticipated bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr. The fight appeared even through the fourth round. However, Ortiz made a mistake and headbutted Mayweather near the conclusion of the fourth round. Immediately after the headbutt, Ortiz recognized his mistake and apologized to Mayweather.

Ortiz after the Mayweather bout

The act of recognizing a mistake and apologizing in public immediately after--even if during a sporting event displays accountability. Ortiz could have proceeded with the advantageous harm. However, he stopped and immediately recognized his mistake.

Unfortunately, Mayweather was not as noble and landed several punches while Ortiz apologized. As a result, Ortiz was knocked on the ground and the referee declared a "knock-out" in favor of Mayweather. In spite of the conclusion of the fight, Ortiz accepted the decision from the referee.