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“I want to be one of the greats. I want to be the pound for pound king and I know what it takes to get there.”

Quote by Victor Ortiz

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Victor Ortiz, born on January 31, 1987, is a renowned professional boxer from the United States. Known for his exceptional boxing skills and tenacity, he has won multiple boxing championship titles. more

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