Star Power: Floyd Mayweather vs. Victor Ortiz

Photos from the Mayweather vs. Ortiz press conference.

Star Power - Floyd Mayweather and Victor Ortiz announced their Sept. 17 fight Wednesday night at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. The the two fighers will step in the ring at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. (Photo: Marcus Vanderberg)

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Star Power - Floyd Mayweather and Victor Ortiz announced their Sept. 17 fight Wednesday night at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. The the two fighers will step in the ring at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. (Photo: Marcus Vanderberg)

Photo By Photo: Marcus Vanderberg

Full House - An estimated 1,000 people were in attendance at L.A. Live for the free press conference. Victor Ortiz, who trains in nearby Oxnard, California, was the crowd favorite. (Photo: Marcus Vanderberg)

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Full House - An estimated 1,000 people were in attendance at L.A. Live for the free press conference. Victor Ortiz, who trains in nearby Oxnard, California, was the crowd favorite. (Photo: Marcus Vanderberg)

Big Boy - Nationally syndicated radio host Big Boy was on hand to hype up the crowd before the fighters took the stage. (Photo: Marcus Vanderberg)

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Big Boy - Nationally syndicated radio host Big Boy was on hand to hype up the crowd before the fighters took the stage. (Photo: Marcus Vanderberg)

Photo By Photo: Marcus Vanderberg

He's Back - Floyd Mayweather returns to the ring for the first time since his May 1, 2010, unanimous decision victory over “Sugar” Shane Mosley. (Photo: Marcus Vanderberg)

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He's Back - Floyd Mayweather returns to the ring for the first time since his May 1, 2010, unanimous decision victory over “Sugar” Shane Mosley. (Photo: Marcus Vanderberg)

Legal Woes - During Floyd Mayweather’s 16 months away from the ring, he’s been slapped with several lawsuits, including one earlier this week for an assault that happened in 2010 at the Palms Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas. (Photo: Marcus Vanderberg)

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Legal Woes - During Floyd Mayweather’s 16 months away from the ring, he’s been slapped with several lawsuits, including one earlier this week for an assault that happened in 2010 at the Palms Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas. (Photo: Marcus Vanderberg)

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The Champ Is Here - With Floyd Mayweather looking on from ringside, Victor Ortiz defeated Andre Berto for the WBC welterweight title on April 16.   (Photo: Marcus Vanderberg)

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The Champ Is Here - With Floyd Mayweather looking on from ringside, Victor Ortiz defeated Andre Berto for the WBC welterweight title on April 16.   (Photo: Marcus Vanderberg)

41-0 - Floyd Mayweather is 41-0 with 25 KOs. He’s arguably considered the pound-for-pound best boxer in the sport, though fans of Manny Pacquiao will disagree. (Photo: Marcus Vanderberg)

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41-0 - Floyd Mayweather is 41-0 with 25 KOs. He’s arguably considered the pound-for-pound best boxer in the sport, though fans of Manny Pacquiao will disagree. (Photo: Marcus Vanderberg)

Manny Next? - If Floyd Mayweather defeats Victor Ortiz, he’s willing to take on Manny Pacquiao. "I want to fight the best they got out there, not just him, the best they got out there," Mayweather said, "and if he's on the list as one of the best guys, then absolutely." (Photo: Marcus Vanderberg)

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Manny Next? - If Floyd Mayweather defeats Victor Ortiz, he’s willing to take on Manny Pacquiao. "I want to fight the best they got out there, not just him, the best they got out there," Mayweather said, "and if he's on the list as one of the best guys, then absolutely." (Photo: Marcus Vanderberg)

I'm Next - Victor Ortiz admitted he’s tired of hearing about Floyd Mayweather fighting Manny Pacquiao. "I'm kind of tired of hearing that he's fighting Pacquaio," said Ortiz. "He's fighting me next, not Pacquaio, me." (Photo: Marcus Vanderberg)

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I'm Next - Victor Ortiz admitted he’s tired of hearing about Floyd Mayweather fighting Manny Pacquiao. "I'm kind of tired of hearing that he's fighting Pacquaio," said Ortiz. "He's fighting me next, not Pacquaio, me." (Photo: Marcus Vanderberg)