Ortiz has exciting style for Mayweather fight

LAS VEGAS—Victor Ortiz knocks people down, and he’s done it every time he has stepped into the ring. He also goes down, twice in his last fight alone.

It’s a pattern that can make for exciting fights. It’s also a style that plays right into the hands of Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Mayweather returns to the ring Saturday night for the first time in 16 months, facing Ortiz in a fight for a piece of the welterweight title. His experience and great defense make him a big favorite, but Mayweather vows that this fight will entertaining from the opening bell.

Mayweather says he plans to go right after Ortiz from the start. He wants to knock him out.