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Former WBC Welterweight Champion Victor Ortiz made waves when he transitioned from boxing to Hollywood in 2013. Frustrated by being sidelined for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather, Ortiz seized opportunities outside the ring, including starring roles in "Expendables 3" and "Southpaw." A pivotal moment came when Sylvester Stallone personally reached out, after spotting Ortiz on "Dancing with the Stars." However, his foray into acting was not well-received by everyone. Boxing promoters and his management team expressed their displeasure over his new career path, as it disrupted his boxing schedule. Ortiz's acting repertoire grew, appearing in TV series like "Ray Donovan" and "Hawaii Five-O," and multiple indie films, but his passion for boxing endured. Despite critics and the discomfort it caused in the boxing world, Ortiz embraced his Hollywood journey as an extension of his multifaceted career.
