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Victor Ortiz Announces BKB Comeback After Mayweather's Return

3/5/2026

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Floyd Mayweather's return to boxing has inspired former champion Victor Ortiz to announce his comeback after four years.
Victor Ortiz previously held the WBC welterweight title.
Ortiz is transitioning to Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB) to pursue another championship, calling bare knuckle boxing the purest and most intense version.
Ortiz retired from boxing in 2022.
He now aims to contend for the BKB super-welterweight title, currently held by Rolando Dy.

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Story summary

Floyd Mayweather's return to boxing has inspired former champion Victor Ortiz to announce his comeback after four years.
Victor Ortiz previously held the WBC welterweight title.
Ortiz is transitioning to Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB) to pursue another championship, calling bare knuckle boxing the purest and most intense version.
Ortiz retired from boxing in 2022.
He now aims to contend for the BKB super-welterweight title, currently held by Rolando Dy.