Victor Ortiz on Mayweather Fallout, Canelo vs Crawford & Comeback Talks | The Fight Guys

Former WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz sits down with Erik “Bad” Apple for a wide-ranging conversation about his boxing career, life outside the ring, and the state of the fight game today.

Victor opens up about fatherhood, spirituality, and relationships — and shares stories from his time in the sport, including the fallout from a canceled Mayweather exhibition in Mexico, shady promoter practices, and being pulled from major cards.

He also doesn’t hold back on today’s boxing landscape, weighing in on Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr. and breaking down why he believes Terence Crawford would beat Canelo Álvarez with ease.

This is Victor Ortiz like you’ve never heard him before — candid, unfiltered, and all fight.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: Comeback talks, spirituality, and fallout with Mayweather
09:05 – Fatherhood: Motivation or slowdown for fighters?
12:15 – Relationships: Mental & emotional support in combat sports
13:32 – Returning to the ring, exhibition fights & promoter issues
16:50 – Thoughts on Chávez Jr. vs Jake Paul & boxing’s new landscape
19:42 – Canelo vs Crawford prediction & behind-the-scenes Golden Boy stories