Mayweather Ends Ortiz Fight With Surprise Knockout
Floyd Mayweather Jr stopped Victor Ortiz in the fourth round at the MGM Grand after a disputed sequence following a first point deduction for Ortiz. Mayweather improves to 42-0, while Ortiz ends as a rising former champion in a highly publicized bout watched by nearly 15,000 fans.
GCCC football falls to Fort Scott 14-12 in rain
Garden City Community College led 12-0 early but could not sustain the edge as Fort Scott rallied to win 14-12 at Frary Field. The Busters managed 36 yards in the final 43:37 while Fort Scott improved to 2-2 and GC 1-3.
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Mayweather Ortiz KO controversy sparks Vegas debate
In Las Vegas nearly 15,000 fans and a worldwide HBO Pay Per View audience watched Floyd Mayweather defend his perfect record with a fourth round knockout of Victor Ortiz at the MGM Grand. A late sequence, Ortiz head butt and a referee distraction drew questions as the two traded blows and mutual apologies followed. The ruling and conduct at ringside prompted ongoing debate and a court of public opinion.
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Ortiz Mayweather bout shocks Garden City fans in Las Vegas
Garden City native Victor Ortiz faced Floyd Mayweather Jr. in Las Vegas for the WBC welterweight title. In the closing seconds of the fourth round the bout was halted after Mayweather landed two punches to Ortiz, sparking disbelief among local fans. Jeff and Mary Arkebrauer, longtime supporters, recalled Ortiz in youth and anticipated a KO, while noting the trip commemorated a hometown moment.
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Lady Busters fall to Cloud 3 1 in home match
Garden City Community College women’s soccer team drops to 0-5 after a 3-1 defeat at Memorial Stadium to Cloud County Community College. First-year coach Ki Thornberry cited failed 90 minutes and lack of readiness as the team repeated early mistakes. Sophomore Stephanie Brown scored for Garden City after Cloud’s 58th and 59th minute goals.
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