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[1 Jul 2009 | No Comment | ]
Victor Ortiz Receives Widespread Criticism For Being a Quitter

Ask those in the boxing business whether Victor Ortiz quit in his fight against Marcos Maidana on Saturday in Los Angeles and they’ll probably squirm before giving you a yes or a no. That’s because they have respect for Ortiz and everyone else who has the guts to step through the ropes.
Ultimately, though, most arrive at the same conclusion.
“I’ll just say it … he quit. I wouldn’t have done that,” heavyweight contender Chris Arreola said after a few moments of hemming and hawing.
The response to the way the fight ended …