The Moment: Floyd Mayweather vs Marcos Maidana (May 3)

[L.Kizzle]

Golden Boy and Mayweather Promotions will put on 2 cards leading up to the huge May 3rd event in Las Vegas. The first one takes place the Friday before the Moment. The main even was much better as it was Ishe Smith challenging Erislandy Lara for his WBA strap,but he got a better deal to fight Canelo.


May 2
Fox Sports 1
Golden Boy Live!

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Ishe Smith [#10 WBA] vs. Ryan Davis
Mickey Bey [#7 WBA] vs. Alan Herrera
Jesus Cuellar [#1 WBA] vs. Rico Ramos [#15 WBA] for Cuellar’s WBA Interim Featherweight Championship


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Than the Moment, which has two co-main events featuring Amir Khan and Adrien Broner.



May 3
Showtime PPV
THE MOMENT: MAYWEATHER VS. MAIDANA

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Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana for the Unified WBC/WBA and Ring Welterweight Championships
Amir Khan [#2 WBC] vs. Luis Collazo [#8 WBC] for the vacant WBC Silver World Welterweight Championship
Adrien Broner vs. Carlos Molina
J’Leon Love vs. Marco Antonio Periban [#3 WBC] [WBC Eliminator]

[the mesiah]

[QUOTE=L.Kizzle]Golden Boy and Mayweather Promotions will put on 2 cards leading up to the huge May 3rd event in Las Vegas. The first one takes place the Friday before the Moment. The main even was much better as it was Ishe Smith challenging Erislandy Lara for his WBA strap,but he got a better deal to fight Canelo.


May 2
Fox Sports 1
Golden Boy Live!

http://goldenboypromotions.com/userfiles/images/5-2-14%20FS1%20Letterhead%20(updated%204-23-14).jpg

Ishe Smith [#10 WBA] vs. Ryan Davis
Mickey Bey [#7 WBA] vs. Alan Herrera
Jesus Cuellar [#1 WBA] vs. Rico Ramos [#15 WBA] for Cuellar

[BigBoss]

This is a lame money grab fight. When are fans going to realize that they need to boycott these ppv's until they give us the fights we want.

[DonD13]

who in the world would pay for this??

I love Maidana but he got schooled by ****ing Alexander and couldn't even beat Khan :facepalm

[magic chiongson]

120-108, 118-110 (obligatory), 120-108 mayweather

[Angel Face]

Too good, too fast, too talented.

UD 12 Mayweather

[Tarik One]

I can't remember the last time I've been so underwhelmed about a Mayweather fight.

[the mesiah]

I can't remember the last time I've been so underwhelmed about a Mayweather fight.
Guerrero fight for me,I actually like this matchup better than guerrero one.

[DonD13]

Guerrero fight for me,I actually like this matchup better than guerrero one.

true.
Guerrero pick was terrible. At least Maidana hits hard. But enough with flat footed Mexicans already. (Yeah I know he's from Argentina).

Me, I even liked the Khan pick more because it would be something new stylistically.

Meanwhile at 147: Alexander, Porter, Thurman, Bradley, Pacquiao...

I hope people will not buy those fights and the 'cold war' will be over before you know.

[L.Kizzle]

true.
Guerrero pick was terrible. At least Maidana hits hard. But enough with flat footed Mexicans already. (Yeah I know he's from Argentina).

Me, I even liked the Khan pick more because it would be something new stylistically.

Meanwhile at 147: Alexander, Porter, Thurman, Bradley, Pacquiao...

I hope people will not buy those fights and the 'cold war' will be over before you know.
I really believe he's gonna fight Thurman next come to think about it. His options at 147 are starting to get slim (at the moment of course, no pun.)


Khan
In September, Khan will actually be partaking in Ramadan. Unless he loses, it wont matter anyway.

Collazo
It's no way in hell he's fighting Collazo. Even with a 1 round KO like he did Victor Ortiz.

Porter
Porter is the other 147 champ on Showtime, but he'll be tied up with Kell Brook July 12 as his mandatory ... unless Floyd choices him. I think a unification takes precedence over a mando challenge ... we'll see.

Garcia
He did say he'll fight once more at 140, which will be in July. 2 months won't be enough time.

Matthysse
He also said' he's moving up ...

Broner
Will have his first fight at 140 on the undercard. Said he'll eventually go back to 147.

Lara
I seriously think Floyd was gonna fight him in September. Hence, the reason he made the Ishe Smith/Lara fight the main even the night before. But Canelo also needed an opponent ...

Martinez
Floyd can go for a strap at another weight class, 160.

[the mesiah]

I really believe he's gonna fight Thurman next come to think about it. His options at 147 are starting to get slim (at the moment of course, no pun.)


Khan
In September, Khan will actually be partaking in Ramadan. Unless he loses, it wont matter anyway.

Collazo
It's no way in hell he's fighting Collazo. Even with a 1 round KO like he did Victor Ortiz.

Porter
Porter is the other 147 champ on Showtime, but he'll be tied up with Kell Brook July 12 as his mandatory ... unless Floyd choices him. I think a unification takes precedence over a mando challenge ... we'll see.

Garcia
He did say he'll fight once more at 140, which will be in July. 2 months won't be enough time.

Matthysse
He also said' he's moving up ...

Broner
Will have his first fight at 140 on the undercard. Said he'll eventually go back to 147.

Lara
I seriously think Floyd was gonna fight him in September. Hence, the reason he made the Ishe Smith/Lara fight the main even the night before. But Canelo also needed an opponent ...

Martinez
Floyd can go for a strap at another weight class, 160.
Khan-is the choice in sept as long as he beats collazo.
Collazo-uuuhhh no..
porter/Thurman-porter still hasn't earned it even after his win over brook in a few months IF and only IF He fights One Time , and beats him then can take him seriously .Thurman needs to fight couple more top 10 guys or one more and then go at porter.
Garcia-Like u say , is going one more at 140 then jumping to 147, he will have a 1-2 tune ups at 47 or 1 tune up and then a top 5 guy then I can see him gettin the shot with money.
Broner-he needs to worry bout 140 and then the matthyse's,porter's ,Thurman's ,gracias at 47 before he even thinks Of going at May.
Lara-no way ,no how will Lara go down to 47 and IF Lara beats canelo can't see mayweather going to 54 for him.
Maravilla-still not guaranteed he will beat cotto in June,plus ain't no way may going up to 60, even a 55 catchweight is embarrassing if he presents it to Sampson .

[TheMan]

:sleeping

[kentatm]

Than the Moment, which has two co-main events featuring Amir Khan and Adrien Broner.

:no:


Then the Moment, which has two co-main events featuring Amir Khan and Adrien Broner.

:D :hammerhead:

[SCREWstonRockets]

kind of a weak undercard for golden boy. was watching the press conference and they were hyping it as an amazing undercard. I mean, Khan vs Collazo could be fun but even that could be a mismatch considering how you view Khan or Collazo. Best fighter Collazo beat was Victor Ortiz and thats not saying much. Any other time he fought a good fighter, he lost (berto,mosley,hatton). Broner v Molina is another safe fight

[Rooster]

kind of a weak undercard for golden boy. was watching the press conference and they were hyping it as an amazing undercard. I mean, Khan vs Collazo could be fun but even that could be a mismatch considering how you view Khan or Collazo. Best fighter Collazo beat was Victor Ortiz and thats not saying much. Any other time he fought a good fighter, he lost (berto,mosley,hatton). Broner v Molina is another safe fight

Very weak undercard indeed. I lost interest with Khan after seeing with a gatekeeper like Julio Diaz. And no interest with Broner and Molina fight too. I bought the Mayweather Canelo because of the sole reason of watching Mathysse and Garcia on the undercard.

[DonD13]

apparently Floyd has guaranteed 32 millions while Maidana has...





1.5 millions

[Lebron23]

I love to see Redblackattack's reaction if Maidana beat an unmotivated Floyd Mayweather.

[ImKobe]

Mayweather already pussying out of the fight because of some gloves shit

lmfao

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI8K829pEaU

He will win it, but this shit is sad

[9erempiree]

Pretty legit concern to me since these guys are out to hurt each other. It is a sport, first and foremost therefore such a concern is valid. We don't know how the gloves feel but from watching the video, they looked like MMA gloves. It is suppose to be "poofy" and those blue gloves look flat.

We all know Floyd isn't a ***** or else he wouldn't be in this sport. What we do know is that Floyd is a fighter out to protect his health. His father taught him well in that aspect. The less hits you take the longer you can fight. No surprise why Floyd fights the way he does.

BTW...I changed my stance and thought Rousey would beat him up too.

[L.Kizzle]

Almost fight night, my predictions:

Floyd in 10
Khan vs. Collazo, I'm really undecided about. Collazo can win by knockout (he's had some very god wins recently) or Khan will win a decision.
Broner in 6
Love by SD

[bdreason]

Another Floyd UD. :sleeping

[RedBlackAttack]

I love to see Redblackattack's reaction if Maidana beat an unmotivated Floyd Mayweather.
Not out of the realm of possibility. I bet my reaction would be tempered and pretty even. He's getting to a point, age-wise, where a dropoff could come at any time... though I don't expect it to go that way.

Certainly not out of the realm against a good puncher.

[9erempiree]

I'm not surprise if Floyd loses because Maidana looks like a killer and he beat that cocky ass Brody.

[DonDadda59]

I'm not surprise if Floyd loses because Maidana looks like a killer and he beat that cocky ass Brody.

Broner is garbage made flesh. Managed to convince people he was something other than a stiff C+/B- caliber fighter by shit-talking and acting like a dancing sambo for the cameras. But discerning eyes could see it was only a matter of time before he was exposed. Even at 37, Floyd is several levels above him.

[BigBoss]

Mayweather UD.

Slight chance Maidana with the ko

[RedBlackAttack]

Broner is garbage made flesh. Managed to convince people he was something other than a stiff C+/B- caliber fighter by shit-talking and acting like a dancing sambo for the cameras. But discerning eyes could see it was only a matter of time before he was exposed. Even at 37, Floyd is several levels above him.
No doubt. And, I don't see Floyd going out like RJJ. Even when Floyd's reflexes start to slip, he'll have technique to fall back on (something Roy didn't have).

Still, when you're 37, any result is possible.

[L.Kizzle]

First fight has begun.

Love vs. Perriban starts.

followed by Broner vs. Molina.

Khan vs. Collazo.

Main eveny Mayweather vs. Maidana.

[Beatlezz]

Mayweather already pussying out of the fight because of some gloves shit

lmfao

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI8K829pEaU

He will win it, but this shit is sad

Per Keith Kizer of the NSAC, Maidana will either wear this gloves tonight or Floyd will pull out of the fight.

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Disney-Mickey-Mouse-Hands-LG-White-Costume-Gloves-BIG-Puffy-Cartoon-Style-1-Size-/00/s/MTE1NlgxNjAw/z/ZDcAAOxygKZSTJcR/$T2eC16ZHJFsFFR+EYkD7BSTJcQ)vcg~~60_35.JPG

[dude77]

Per Keith Kizer of the NSAC, Maidana will either wear this gloves tonight or Floyd will pull out of the fight.

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Disney-Mickey-Mouse-Hands-LG-White-Costume-Gloves-BIG-Puffy-Cartoon-Style-1-Size-/00/s/MTE1NlgxNjAw/z/ZDcAAOxygKZSTJcR/$T2eC16ZHJFsFFR+EYkD7BSTJcQ)vcg~~60_35.JPG

mayweather is such a ***** .. I've never seen a fighter do that .. checking the other guy's gloves ? this guy is terrified of losing .. who knows what other shit he's done to try to 'guarantee' himself a win

[Beatlezz]

mayweather is such a ***** .. I've never seen a fighter do that .. checking the other guy's gloves ? this guy is terrified of losing .. who knows what other shit he's done to try to 'guarantee' himself a win

They always check out the opponent's gloves before the fight, but forcing Maidana to wear 'pillow' gloves? thats a BITCH move. Contract states he can wear any gloves ffs. :facepalm

[RedBlackAttack]

Per Keith Kizer of the NSAC, Maidana will either wear this gloves tonight or Floyd will pull out of the fight.

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Disney-Mickey-Mouse-Hands-LG-White-Costume-Gloves-BIG-Puffy-Cartoon-Style-1-Size-/00/s/MTE1NlgxNjAw/z/ZDcAAOxygKZSTJcR/$T2eC16ZHJFsFFR+EYkD7BSTJcQ)vcg~~60_35.JPG
Hil-ar-ious.

For the record, Maidana's custom 8 oz. gloves that he initially presented at the weigh-in were not approved by the NSAC. The two camps then went into a backroom, where Maidana's team pulled out some other, very similar gloves that were approved, but Mayweather's camp objected to because they were so similar to the ones that were just banned from the fight.

Sounds like Maidana's team is trying to get an advantage, but they have no leverage to do so. Doesn't matter... fight is happening.

What's sad is Pac fans constantly complaining about Mayweather when Pac is famous for threatening to pull out of fights if he doesn't get his way. It's all part of the process in a big fight.

[dude77]

which fight is on now .. i'm waiting to go on the internet stream

[RedBlackAttack]

fight night weights

Mayweather 148 lbs
Maidana 165 lbs
Holy mother of god. Maidana must be on that Cheetos/soda diet.

[DeuceWallaces]

Khan-Collazo is on right now; they're both in the ring being introduced.

[DeuceWallaces]

Khan owning so far.

[Beatlezz]

Hil-ar-ious.

For the record, Maidana's custom 8 oz. gloves that he initially presented at the weigh-in were not approved by the NSAC. The two camps then went into a backroom, where Maidana's team pulled out some other, very similar gloves that were approved, but Mayweather's camp objected to because they were so similar to the ones that were just banned from the fight.

Sounds like Maidana's team is trying to get an advantage, but they have no leverage to do so. Doesn't matter... fight is happening.
If the red gloves were so similar to the blue one then why did the NSAC approved it? :confusedshrug:


What's sad is Pac fans constantly complaining about Mayweather when Pac is famous for threatening to pull out of fights if he doesn't get his way. It's all part of the process in a big fight.
What's Pac got to do with the Maidana gloves issue? Jesus RBA.. :kobe:

[Canelo_Griffin]

I'm predicting Mayweather hitting the canvas in this fight. If anyone has the balls to throw haymakers without giving a *** it's Maidana. He really has nothing to lose. Robert Garcia has basically admitted there's no way in hell they can outbox Floyd, so they are going for the kill early in the fight.

I was hoping Canelo would have that mentality but he respected Floyd's counterpunching too much. He didn't want to risk being dropped if he opened up too much. Maidana has been dropped a chit load of times so he won't have that psychological aspect bothering him.

[DeuceWallaces]

Collazo knocked down but seemed to be half the punch and half losing balance/bumped.

[Tarik One]

I'm predicting Mayweather hitting the canvas in this fight. If anyone has the balls to throw haymakers without giving a *** it's Maidana. He really has nothing to lose. Robert Garcia has basically admitted there's no way in hell they can outbox Floyd, so they are going for the kill early in the fight.

I was hoping Canelo would have that mentality but he respected Floyd's counterpunching too much. He didn't want to risk being dropped if he opened up too much. Maidana has been dropped a chit load of times so he won't have that psychological aspect bothering him.
Wishful thinking. You are letting your dislike for Floyd question your reasonable judgment.

[Canelo_Griffin]

Wishful thinking. You are letting your dislike for Floyd question your reasonable judgment.

I actually don

[Beatlezz]

Collazo is on full retard mode tonight. :roll: :roll:

[Lebron23]

Maidana is a B- level fighter, People are overrating his wins against Broner who's a C level fighter at his best.

Devon Alexander and Amir Khan beat this one dimensional slugger.

[Lebron23]

Collazo is on full retard mode tonight. :roll: :roll:


He's also another overrated boxer after he beat a past his prime, and retarded Victoria Ortiz

[RedBlackAttack]

If the red gloves were so similar to the blue one then why did the NSAC approved it? :confusedshrug:
Just stating what has been reported.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more-sports/mayweather-fight-jeopardy-gloves-dispute-article-1.1778032

They were both custom Everlast MX gloves. Btw, both camps eventually agreed that he'd be allowed to wear the Everlast gloves that were approved, so this is a non-issue.



What's Pac got to do with the Maidana gloves issue? Jesus RBA.. :kobe:

Very simply, the reason you can't stand Mayweather is because you're a known Pacquiao nut rider with a long history of taking every opportunity to swipe at Mayweather. That's why.

There are millions like you all over the Internet. Boxing fans encounter them often... Pro-Pacquiao, Anti-Mayweather. The connection is obvious.

[DonDadda59]

Trying to stream this while watching the game. Broner looked as average as ever. Khan looked solid considering the long layoff, welterweight debut, and awkward opponent. I think he still needs a real test at WW before diving into the deep end IMO.

[Lebron23]

It sucks that Khan has a glass chin and sometimes terrible balance and defense, but he's a very skilled boxer.

[Lebron23]

Trying to stream this while watching the game. Broner looked as average as ever. Khan looked solid considering the long layoff, welterweight debut, and awkward opponent. I think he still needs a real test at WW before diving into the deep end IMO.


Khan still has one of the fastest hands in the business.

[ImKobe]

Rese still got it damn

[RedBlackAttack]

Rese still got it damn
If by "it," you mean terrible renditions of the National Anthem, then I agree.

[ImKobe]

If by "it," you mean terrible renditions of the National Anthem, then I agree.
-.-

:kobe:

[plowking]

If by "it," you mean terrible renditions of the National Anthem, then I agree.

"Sing along".

:oldlol:

He is a decent singer, but that shit came off corny.

[plowking]

I have a bad feeling about this fight for Floyd. I think the things surrounding this fight in regards to his personal life and everything will make this a lot tougher than it should be.

We'll see.

[ImKobe]

what the name of that Wayne song?

Bieber should fk off srsly

[DeuceWallaces]

Ha, that was a good entrance. Freak Show, that's a new one.

[IGOTGAME]

Was that dude tryna mess up Floyd's vibe...so annoying.

[ImKobe]

damn Floyd in trouble already

this gon be good

[plowking]

1st round to Marcos.

[plowking]

2nd to Floyd.

[ImKobe]

2nd round was pretty close, Floyd landed some good shots

[plowking]

3rd to Marcos. 2-1 to Marcos.

[ImKobe]

Didn't expect it to be this exciting, tbh.

[Ancient Legend]

Mayweather looking lethargic.

[ImKobe]

Mayweather efficient, not dominant.

[FashionIssues]

floyed cut above the right eye

[plowking]

Close round, but I'd give it to Marcos again. 3-1 now. Floyd better change something up in there.

[ace23]

2-2

[DeuceWallaces]

Cut on heads banging together.

[dude77]

maidana needs to knock this little fker out

[Lebron23]

It Maidana's body and stamina and body hold up. I can see him winning this fight. pm' me some high quality links.

[dude77]

maidana stay aggressive .. keep being the bully

[Tarik One]

Floyd looks old. Normally, he feels his opponents out in the early rounds, but he is not as fast offensively as he usually is

[plowking]

Floyd losing this one quick. 4-1. His corner better tell him something, otherwise he'll lose this one comfortably.

[RedBlackAttack]

Wow. Incredible start for Marcos.

[DeuceWallaces]

Just waiting for this guy to tire out.

[Sarcastic]

Not looking good so far. :mad:

[ImKobe]

Floyd doin' work

[plowking]

This reminds me of the Oliver McCall/Lennox Lewis fight.

Floyd looks like he wants to go to the corner, quit fighting and just start crying. :oldlol:

[IGOTGAME]

40-602 maidana

[DeuceWallaces]

Momentum Change.

[juju151111]

Link anyone?

[zoom17]

Floyd about to lose this:eek:

[plowking]

Mayweather looked better that round, mainly due to Marcos looking like he is finally slowing down.

4-3 to Marcos.

[ImKobe]

Floyd about to lose this:eek:

he's won the last 3 rounds

[RedBlackAttack]

Floyd's best round by far.

[ImKobe]

Maidana is going to slow down and Floyd is going to get more shots in, he gonna exploit him.

[DeuceWallaces]

That's got to be 3 in a row.

[zoom17]

he's won the last 3 rounds

my link stopped working during the last two rounds:(

[plowking]

Close round... Probably a Floyd one. Think he got the better shots in.

4-4.

[DeuceWallaces]

That was even after a big run from Floyd past 3 rounds.

Dat low blow they givin it away.

[ace23]

he's won the last 3 rounds
Lost that one.

[ImKobe]

Maidana throwing low blows and getting a low number of shots in ever since the 5th round, Floyd is on pace to win

[DeuceWallaces]

PBF all over that round.

[plowking]

Floyd's best round yet along with round 7.

5-4 to Floyd.

[RedBlackAttack]

Really a great fight.

[Beatlezz]

Just stating what has been reported.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more-sports/mayweather-fight-jeopardy-gloves-dispute-article-1.1778032

They were both custom Everlast MX gloves. Btw, both camps eventually agreed that he'd be allowed to wear the Everlast gloves that were approved, so this is a non-issue.




Very simply, the reason you can't stand Mayweather is because you're a known Pacquiao nut rider with a long history of taking every opportunity to swipe at Mayweather. That's why.

There are millions like you all over the Internet. Boxing fans encounter them often... Pro-Pacquiao, Anti-Mayweather. The connection is obvious.

Did i hit a nerve? :D Look who's talking. You're a pretty knowledgeable guy but when it comes to Floyd you're no different than the millions all over the internet that you're talking about. and that, you FAIL to see.

I apologize Mr. Resident Boxing Expert for not sucking up the bullshit Floyd tries to pull from time to time like you do. Sorry if I hurt your feelings. :lol

[Lebron23]

I really want to see the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight now. Pac looks good against Bradley. I hope FMJ losses this fight, and fight Manny in December.

[plowking]

Floyd wins another.

6-4.

He is getting his shots in now, but he still looks lethargic and tired out there. Almost unmotivated.

[Fawker]

Pac would tire Maywhether out buy ducking flurries every round.

[c3zz4rr]

Floyd wins another.

6-4.

He is getting his shots in now, but he still looks lethargic and tired out there. Almost unmotivated.

Body shots in early rounds can do that to you.

[Fawker]

Still the science of his style is boring and overrated.

[Fawker]

Self concious, frugal puncher boring fighter

[ImKobe]

this ain't the UFC Maidana...

[ace23]

Maidana is going to win.

[plowking]

Body shots in early rounds can do that to you.

I would think the same, but he has looked the same from the start of the fight.

7-4 Floyd.

[ace23]

Maidana 7-5

[plowking]

Great fight. I can see this being scored anywhere from 6-6 to 8-4 for Floyd.

[fpliii]

Floyd is still so ****ing good, damn. :bowdown:

[plowking]

Maidana 7-5

How do you have it 7-5 Maidana if you had it 2-2 after 4? :oldlol:

[RedBlackAttack]

Very good fight. I thought Floyd won narrowly, but I also didn't score each round. Should be interesting.

[ImKobe]

Mayweather was really efficient and dominated the 2nd half of the fight.

[Fawker]

Maidana beat him

[c3zz4rr]

Mayweather didn't wanna let go at the end. Probably 7-5 Mayweather, although 6-6 in my opinion.

[ImKobe]

lol I thought Maidana was gonna win

lmao got me good for a second

[Fawker]

:roll: :roll:

[c3zz4rr]

117 to 111 and 116 to 112?

:lol

[plowking]

Great fight. Maidana had the right tactics, just couldn't keep it up.

117-111 is not a good indication, but Floyd did win.

[Fawker]

he was considered brawling.?:roll:

[DeuceWallaces]

Good fight. Lots of low blows and headbuts but still better than his past clunkers.

[plowking]

117-111 eh..

116-112 at the very most for floyd imo

Good fight.

Yeah, I had it 115-113 or 116-112. Some close rounds in there, but Mayweather definitely won.

He looked terrible though in the first 6 rounds.

[juju151111]

Mayweather looked old.

[Beatlezz]

lmao Maidana eating cookies.. :roll: :roll:

[plowking]

I just lost a whole lot of respect for Maidana with that interview...

[ImKobe]

lmao Maidana butthurt as fk, like he came 2nd in a beauty pageant

[Fawker]

I'm sorry buy Manny would feast on Maidana.

[fpliii]

This guy's full of himself. :roll: He should consider himself fortunate to be on the same floor as Floyd. :bowdown: He fought him tight in some rounds though, good shit.

[Lebron23]

Total punches: Mayweather 230-426,
Maidana 221-858.

Power punches: Mayweather 178-275, Maidana 185-540.

[c3zz4rr]

This guy's full of himself. :roll: He should consider himself fortunate to be on the same floor as Floyd. :bowdown: He fought him tight in some rounds though, good shit.

Translator f*cked up.

[Canelo_Griffin]

Good fight. Not interested in a rematch though. Would rather see a Canelo rematch with him using the same gameplan as Maidana. Would somehow have to improve his stamina tho.

[BigBoss]

Im convinced Pacquiao would beat Mayweather after seeing this fight. Pacquiao has great stamina and throws a lot of punches. You need to stay close to Mayweather to beat him.

Good fight by Maidana. Dude was a 10-1 underdog.

[Reef]

They better not have a rematch. Floyd should fight one of the following next (in no particular order):
-Khan
-Thurman
-Provodnikov
-Garcia
-Porter
-Pac
-Lara (if he beats Canelo)

[Lebron23]

Mayweather looked old.


Pacquiao needs to forget fighting the younger canelo, and just fight Mayweather in december. Pac has a good chance of beating Floyd right now.

[IGOTGAME]

I'm sorry buy Manny would feast on Maidana.
Styles make fights. See Mayweather vs. marquez

[IGOTGAME]

Pacquiao needs to forget fighting the younger canelo, and just fight Mayweather in december. Pac has a good chance of beating Floyd right now.
I don't think he looked old. It was a stylistic thing. Maidan was the bigger man and used that to his advantage. PAC doesn't have that advantage, he isn't gonna push Momey around like that.

[Fawker]

Maidana got kibbles. For a 1.2 million take home purse Maidana showed how to deal with this self promoting, energy babysitting, ghetto enterprise prick. **** a rematch, Fight Manny.

[Lebron23]

Good fight. Not interested in a rematch though. Would rather see a Canelo rematch with him using the same gameplan as Maidana. Would somehow have to improve his stamina tho.


Pacquiao vs. Alvarez is next.

[Canelo_Griffin]

I also think Manny would beat a similar Floyd we saw tonight.

[Canelo_Griffin]

Pacquiao vs. Alvarez is next.

I don't think De la Hoya and Arum are officially doing business again...unless ive missed recent news.

[IGOTGAME]

Pacquiao vs. Alvarez is next.
Is Canelo gonna make 147 because that is the only way PAC will fight him.

[ace23]

Translator f*cked up.
Yeah one error I caught was that Maidana said that Floyd's never fought a man like him, not that he's never fought like a man. :lol

[c3zz4rr]

They better not have a rematch. Floyd should fight one of the following next (in no particular order):
-Khan
-Thurman
-Provodnikov
-Garcia
-Porter
-Pac
-Lara (if he beats Canelo)

Lara, Garcia, Provo don't deseve it.

Porter gotta win one more big match.

Thurman needs at least two big wins to his name.

Khan and Pac deserve a match.

[Lebron23]

Pac vs. Canelo at 154.

[c3zz4rr]

Yeah one error I caught was that Maidana said that Floyd's never fought a man like him, not that he's never fought like a man. :lol

Exactly. He didn't insult Floyd in his interview, he just said that he's the first boxer in the past years to actually give him a legit fight, because he wasn't afraid of him.

[Canelo_Griffin]

from the sound of it, arum and DLH are cool now (Schaeffer/Haymon is the problem)

DLH was at Arum's house yesterday talking about stuff apparently

Yea i watched the youtube video where Oscar said he "just wants to hug Arum, and doesn't know what would happen next" :lol but Schaeffer is c-blocking

[DeuceWallaces]

It was a fun fight but people seem to be confused when it comes to punches landed and thrown. In those regards that shit was a blowout.

[DonDadda59]

Shit was a draw. Floyd looked like he aged overnight. Looked slow, no energy, inactive.

Props to Chino, he fought as well as he possibly could. He added some new wrinkles to his game- nice jab, effective right hook to the liver (probably sapped Floyd's energy), and of course that awkward overhand right that dominated the early rounds. Plus he made it ugly- low blows, punches to the thigh, used his weight advantage.

Garcia earned his paycheck tonight :applause:

[Canelo_Griffin]

Shit was a draw. Floyd looked like he aged overnight. Looked slow, no energy, inactive.

Props to Chino, he fought as well as he possibly could. He added some new wrinkles to his game- nice jab, effective right hook to the liver (probably sapped Floyd's energy), and of course that awkward overhand right that dominated the early rounds. Plus he made it ugly- low blows, punches to the thigh, used his weight advantage.

Garcia earned his paycheck tonight :applause:

I heard him telling Maidana to keep fighting "sucio" (dirty)..kinda threw me off, i would assume you don't say those things so openly

[IGOTGAME]

Pac vs. Canelo at 154.
That will NEVER happen.

[Fawker]

Pac has 5 losses. He is lavishly living in the Philippines and would probably be living ghetto negro lav in Maywhether standards if he was a citizen of the US.

[DonDadda59]

Anyone else chuckle when the commentators were acting like that was the first time Floyd had ever been cut? :lol

I guess they don't remember Cotto breaking his nose and him leaking all over the place. He's probably been cut dozens of times in sparring alone. Probably gotten cut on the way to sparring.

[Canelo_Griffin]

Pac has 5 losses. He is lavishly living in the Philippines and would probably be living ghetto negro lav in Maywhether standards if he was a citizen of the US.

http://www.cinemablend.com/images/news/37715/_1369324690.gif

[plowking]

Shit was a draw. Floyd looked like he aged overnight. Looked slow, no energy, inactive.



:oldlol: :oldlol:

[magic chiongson]

i didn't catch the fight, did floyd make it more competitive than it should have been?

[RedBlackAttack]

It was a fun fight but people seem to be confused when it comes to punches landed and thrown. In those regards that shit was a blowout.
Punch stats didn't tell the whole story in this fight. It was much closer than the numbers would suggest. From my perspective, scoring a fight isn't just about counting punches... let's leave that to the amateurs.

It's also about who is dictating the pace, who is pushing the action, who is "in control." Sometimes, body language says a lot and Floyd's body language in the first half of that fight was not good. As a person whose always been a big fan of the way he fights, I was concerned.

And, while Floyd did regain the control in the second half, Maidana still had his moments. It was the most uncomfortable 12 round fight I've seen Floyd have since the first Castillo bout. Usually, even in his tougher fights, he will completely seize control by round 8 or so...

He never did get Marcos to a place where Maidana looked out of the fight.


All of that being said, I do think Floyd won. I didn't score the rounds, but on my "feel" alone, I'd probably have Mayweather winning by three rounds or so. Still, Maidana gave him one helluva fight.

Safe to say much more than anyone anticipated.

[IGOTGAME]

Anyone else chuckle when the commentators were acting like that was the first time Floyd had ever been cut? :lol

I guess they don't remember Cotto breaking his nose and him leaking all over the place. He's probably been cut dozens of times in sparring alone. Probably gotten cut on the way to sparring.

Don't think they consider a bloody nose a cut or ore precisely a skin laceration.

Your hate goes deep.

[RedBlackAttack]

Anyone else chuckle when the commentators were acting like that was the first time Floyd had ever been cut? :lol

I guess they don't remember Cotto breaking his nose and him leaking all over the place. He's probably been cut dozens of times in sparring alone. Probably gotten cut on the way to sparring.
Meh, I don't consider a broken/bleeding nose the same thing as a cut above the eye. Emanuel Augustus was actually the first guy to make Floyd bleed (nose).

Have to say... off the top of my head, I can't remember Floyd getting a cut above his eye before.... certainly not one that was spurting blood the way this cut did initially.

[chosen_one6]

i didn't catch the fight, did maidano make it more competitive than it should have been?

Fixed.

And yeah, Maidano made it an exciting fight to watch, despite all of Floyd's clinching because he was taken off guard. They traded off rounds until round 9 when Maidano started to slow a bit and Floyd tee'd off a bit more.

[RedBlackAttack]

Btw, let me also throw in that Showtime's commentating crew sh!ts all over HBO's crooked crew. Paulie Malignaggi was born to be a color guy for the fights.

[DonDadda59]

Don't think they consider a bloody nose a cut or ore precisely a skin laceration.

Your hate goes deep.

How am I hating right now exactly? I scored the fight a draw but could see it being called 115-113 for either guy.

Just pointing out how ridiculous the Floyd invincibility myth is when guys were saying things like 'He's never seen his own blood before'. Come on.


Btw, let me also throw in that Showtime's commentating crew sh!ts all over HBO's crooked crew. Paulie Malignaggi was born to be a color guy for the fights.

I do enjoy the Magic Man's commentary.

[nathanjizzle]

Pretty boring fight. I think people are giving maidana too much credit for this fight. He wont beat mayweather in a rematch.

[Lebron23]

It looks like Current Floyd would struggle against Keith Thurman and Shawn Porter of the World.


Love to see Thurman vs. Maidana.

[RedBlackAttack]

I don't think he looked old. It was a stylistic thing. Maidan was the bigger man and used that to his advantage. PAC doesn't have that advantage, he isn't gonna push Momey around like that.
Not only that, but they fight absolutely nothing alike. Pac actually prefers guys who try to push the pace and throw a lot of punches... like Maidana. I agree, Pac would eviscerate Marcos, but that would give us absolutely no insight into a Mayweather-Pacquiao fight.

Like Floyd, Pac enjoys fighting in the center of the ring. Like Floyd, Pac prefers to counter sloppy brawlers.

The one thing Pacquiao does have that is similar to Maidana is an unpredictable jab and punches that come from odd angles, but he applies that skill in a totally different manner.

Marquez doesn't give Pacquiao fits because he's a better fighter. He gives him fits because he's an excellent counter-puncher who doesn't present a ton of openings for Pacquiao to let his hands go, and Pac isn't the type to just bully someone into the corner and let loose... He's as much a center-of-the-ring showman as Mayweather.

[c3zz4rr]

Judges' card. I don't really know how that 117-111 judge gave Mayweather the second round, when that was arguably Maidana's biggest round.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmxK0_bCMAAz-b8.jpg

[RedBlackAttack]

Judges' card. I don't really know how that 117-111 judge gave Mayweather the second round, when that was arguably Maidana's biggest round.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmxK0_bCMAAz-b8.jpg


Looks to me like all three judges gave the second to Floyd. I'd have to re-watch the fight, but I don't remember thinking that was a decisive Maidana round. :confusedshrug:

That was not a 117-111 fight. I can see 116-112. All said, we've seen much worse scorecards in big fights recently.

[DeuceWallaces]

Punch stats didn't tell the whole story in this fight. It was much closer than the numbers would suggest. From my perspective, scoring a fight isn't just about counting punches... let's leave that to the amateurs.

It's also about who is dictating the pace, who is pushing the action, who is "in control." Sometimes, body language says a lot and Floyd's body language in the first half of that fight was not good. As a person whose always been a big fan of the way he fights, I was concerned.

And, while Floyd did regain the control in the second half, Maidana still had his moments. It was the most uncomfortable 12 round fight I've seen Floyd have since the first Castillo bout. Usually, even in his tougher fights, he will completely seize control by round 8 or so...

He never did get Marcos to a place where Maidana looked out of the fight.


All of that being said, I do think Floyd won. I didn't score the rounds, but on my "feel" alone, I'd probably have Mayweather winning by three rounds or so. Still, Maidana gave him one helluva fight.

Safe to say much more than anyone anticipated.

I'm not saying they told the whole story and it was a blowout. I was nervous all the way to the end. I thought Floyd edged out the fight, but when you look at the Comp stats you can really see what was going on and that he deserved the win in contrast to the Paq homers going on and on.

[RedBlackAttack]

I'm not saying they told the whole story and it was a blowout. I was nervous all the way to the end. I thought Floyd edged out the fight, but when you look at the Comp stats you can really see what was going on and that he deserved the win in contrast to the Paq homers going on and on.
The Pactards are going to do their thing. You knew that was coming. If Floyd had won convincingly (as he usually does), they'd be diminishing the win (as they usually do). Tonight, they actually have an opportunity to question the decision and it isn't completely over-the-top, even though pretty much everyone had Floyd winning (the judges, all three commentators, ESPN, CBS, Sports Illustrated, etc).

This is the closest thing they've ever seen to a Mayweather loss, since most had probably never even watched a boxing match prior to Pacquiao's arrival... and the Castillo fights happened before then.

[Wally450]

Shit was a draw. Floyd looked like he aged overnight. Looked slow, no energy, inactive.

I completely agree with this. Mayweather just wasn't throwing punches at all in the early rounds.

[Wally450]

Pacquiao vs. Alvarez is next.

Dumbest sh*t I've heard in a while. I'd rather watch Broner vs Pac

[Lebron23]

Dumbest sh*t I've heard in a while. I'd rather watch Broner vs Pac


Pac would destroy Broner. He peaked at 135.

[RedBlackAttack]

CBSSportsline's ringside breakdown of each round...




CBSSports.com scorecard: 116-112, Mayweather


Round 12: Mayweather leaps in with two left hands. Wobbles Maidana with left-right. Maidana flurries, probably his best rush since midway through the fight. Mayweather counters follow up rush with left hand. Standing ovation at the final bell, both raise hands in victory. 10-9 Maidana

Round 11: Maidana looks tired. Mayweather lands right-left that stands him straight up. Maidana charges to ropes, uses head, but lands nothing of consequence. Maidana pushes Mayweather, who goes to knees along ropes. Mayweather replies with shot and Weeks separates the two at the bell. 10-9 Mayweather

Round 10: Mayweather begins round circling. Soccer chant begins again, then quickly falls off. Mayweather landing frequently now. Maidana waves him forward, indicting he won't go quietly. Mayweather digs to body. Mayweather probably seals close round with long right hand at the bell. 10-9 Mayweather

Round 9: Maidana less aggressive in ropes, waits before coming in, wary of counters. Mayweather counters off ropes. Maidana appeared wobbled by a late right hand. 10-9 Mayweather

Round 8: Maidana bulls to ropes, but lands nothing in six-punch barrage. Mayweather appears fresher and is landing cleaner punches. Mayweather lands right hand, Maidana holds. Mayweather lands body shot, Maidana complains but gets no sympathy from Weeks. Mayweather lands short left at bell. 10-9 Mayweather

Round 7: Mayweather finishes combination on ropes, then lands in ring center. USA chant much louder all of a sudden. Mayweather lands three shots as Maidana leans along ropes, then spins off. Weeks breaks up clinch quickly. Mayweather lands two rights in ring center. Back to ropes, neither land much. 10-9 Mayweather

Round 6: Mayweather misses lead left, lands long right. Argentina chant starts, USA chant follows and is answered by whistles. Referee not breaking clinches. Maidana misses big right, Mayweather lands left hooks, right hands, stares at Maidana at round's end. His best round, but it's still very tight. 10-9 Mayweather

Round 5: Mayweather emerges with dab of grease over right eye. Begins round in center of ring. Maidana misses wild right, Mayweather counters with left to body. Maidana swings wild left, Mayweather blocks with right glove. Maidana lands right to body and forces action to ropes in final 10 seconds. 10-9 Maidana

Round 4: Maidana doing what series of opponents have claimed they'd do -- make Mayweather uncomfortable. Mayweather is landing clean blows as Maidana approaches, but nothing yet of significance. Chant begins again. Mayweather scores with two straight left hooks. Maidana pushes to ropes, works body. Mayweather dabs at eye, cut on right eyebrow. 10-9 Mayweather

Round 3: Mayweather scores with left and right as Maidana comes in. Mayweather shaking left arm after clinch as if it's hurt. Maidana scores with right uppercut along the ropes. Mayweather scores with straight right. Back to the ropes again, Maidana has flurry, little lands. 10-9 Maidana

Round 2: They're back along the ropes, Maidana lands left to the body and right to the head. Mayweather comes off with body shot. Mayweather regains space with jabs. Maidana looks arm weary. Chant begins again. 10-9 Mayweather

Round 1: Mayweather stays in pocket flurries. Maidana drives fight to ropes swings wildly, some landing some not. Mayweather lands low left late in round spins Maidana off. Best opposition round against him in a while. 10-9 Maidana

http://www.cbssports.com/general/eye-on-sports/24548551/mayweather-vs-maidana-preview-tale-of-the-tape--prediction

[Lebron23]

That's why Floyd avoided Prime Margarito and Prime Williams. High volume punching, good chin, pressure boxing, and solid power is one of Floyd's achilles heels.

[Scoooter]

Btw, let me also throw in that Showtime's commentating crew sh!ts all over HBO's crooked crew. Paulie Malignaggi was born to be a color guy for the fights.
Yeah, Malignaggi and Bernstein are fantastic, but the other guy (the one quoting Eminem at the start of the fight tonight) is a little goofy. Bernstein especially is always great.

This was a pretty good fight. 117-111 is nuts, but there's always one judge watching some other fight.

I was surprised at much holding Floyd did at the end. I thought he'd try to make something exciting happen, but you could tell he just wanted it over with.

Maidana's a tough, awkward guy. I'd watch him fight again.

[Angel Face]

Found a replay stream on net, good fight. The first 6 rounds was close, Mayweather doesn't look like himself and prefered boxing toe to toe, 7th round onwards Floyd become Floyd that we knew, great defense, evasions, footwork and counters. His pull counters is still one of his best moves. Not his best night but still edges Chino and for the fact that he's 37 y/o he's still that good. One of the smartest boxers ever. I scored it 7-5.

[MJ(Mean John)]

Meh, I don't consider a broken/bleeding nose the same thing as a cut above the eye. Emanuel Augustus was actually the first guy to make Floyd bleed (nose).

Have to say... off the top of my head, I can't remember Floyd getting a cut above his eye before.... certainly not one that was spurting blood the way this cut did initially.

Today that cut came from a Maidana headbutt.

[DonD13]

so Floyd now on the level of Alexander and Khan (although they did a better job with Maidana but a win is a win), which is a good accomplishment but it makes the TBE talk a bit akward

[Tarik One]

That's why Floyd avoided Prime Margarito and Prime Williams. High volume punching, good chin, pressure boxing, and solid power is one of Floyd's achilles heels.
Floyd was retired for two years when these fighters peaked. Anything could have happened during that time frame if Floyd's hands weren't hurting.

[Calabis]

That's why Floyd avoided Prime Margarito and Prime Williams. High volume punching, good chin, pressure boxing, and solid power is one of Floyd's achilles heels.

Do ur research son...Arum said he would have fought Margarito, but wanted a 10 mil guar. to fight cotto or Hatton afterward, Arum offered only 7. I'm on my phone but if u need to see it ill post the link when I get home

[Tarik One]

This is a brand new Chino who was supremely prepared and came in with a fantastic game plan. He fought great defensively: Floyd had more trouble hitting him clean than I remember of any Floyd opponent in a long time. And that wasn't a fluke. Floyd landed at a high %, but most of those landed shots were either partially blocked or Chino was rolling away from.

Chino mixed up his attack and really kept Floyd guessing. Sometimes he'd bullrush, sometimes he'd sit behind a very effective power-jab that was clearly bothering Floyd at times, and sometimes he'd become the boxer/puncher looking to set up a haymaker. It's very rare to see someone else dictating the pace of a fight against Mayweather.

It's almost like he's been so indoctrinated into his own defensive style, pot shotting, shoulder roll style that's it hard for him to break out of that. Funny thing is I actually think if Mayweather did war with Maidana i reckon he would have stopped him. I believe Mayweather is one of a few fighters that will be able to think clearly even in the hottest of fights because of his heavy emphasis on defense.

[magic chiongson]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ogkSpbuCps4/TWG3DGdHkWI/AAAAAAAAA8M/UNBClDd1yLE/s1600/white-duck-water.jpg

[ImKobe]

Floyd sometimes is too defensive, I think he would have won the fight easily had he retaliated more and took a few risks, he had Maidana in one of those rounds, I think round 7, when it looked like if he followed with a few more punches he would have KO'd him. Floyd is ***** for picking easy opponents that he just toys with, just to keep his perfect record intact...

He need to fight Khan and Manny...

[Marlo_Stanfield]

floyd is a joke. hes tehnically one of the best boxers ever but hes a freaking joke. cant knock out anyone and most of his fights are rigged.
its worse than watching okc games
avoiding Pacquiao like the plague for years.
only black people root for this thug ass clown

[MJ(Mean John)]

floyd is a joke. hes tehnically one of the best boxers ever but hes a freaking joke. cant knock out anyone and most of his fights are rigged.
its worse than watching okc games
avoiding Pacquiao like the plague for years.
only black people root for this thug ass clown

More than half of his wins are via KO. (57%) 26 knock outs.

Worse than watching OKC games? Mayweather fights are the like the spur games. All technique and skill. Fundamentals. Thus, you have someone who's undefeated. And to you, the untrained eye, you think it's rigged, because you're a noob (like me) boxing is all about the score cards and the leaders of rounds. If it comes to the judges. Then they've got trained eyes to determine the fight.

[L.Kizzle]

Mayweather said he was giving the fans what they wanted, a fight. HE said he could have easily boxed him in the enter of the ring, but wanted t make it interesting ...

If they have a rematch (which I doubt) we'll see. It was either that, or he got old over night.

[Rooster]

Floyd sometimes is too defensive, I think he would have won the fight easily had he retaliated more and took a few risks, he had Maidana in one of those rounds, I think round 7, when it looked like if he followed with a few more punches he would have KO'd him. Floyd is ***** for picking easy opponents that he just toys with, just to keep his perfect record intact...

He need to fight Khan and Manny...

Floyd will never rematch Chino that's for sure especially if Maidana used his preferred gloves instead of that sparring gloves he made him use. He made sure that a PUNCHER who was like 11-1 underdog used a gloves that's known for hand protection and Floyd was uncomfortable the whole fight.

[RedBlackAttack]

Floyd will never rematch Chino that's for sure especially if Maidana used his preferred gloves instead of that sparring gloves he made him use. He made sure that a PUNCHER who was like 11-1 underdog used a gloves that's known for hand protection and Floyd was uncomfortable the whole fight.
Maidana and his team have no one to blame but themselves for this whole glove fiasco.

The original custom-made Everlast MX 8oz. gloves Maidana's team brought to the weight-in were not approved by the NSAC.

Lots of pissing and moaning ensued, during which time Mayweather's camp suggested Grant gloves, among others. Finally, they agreed on Everlast Powerlock gloves.

There would have been absolutely no issue if Maidana had just come to the weigh-in with gloves that passed the initial inspection. When they didn't, Mayweather's team took notice.

FWIW, when Floyd fought Cotto, Miguel was wearing Everlast MX gloves. They passed inspection and he wore them. It would have been that simple if Maidana's people weren't trying to initially gain an advantage.

As for a rematch, it sounds like it's already in the works. When people complained about the Castillo decision, he gave him an immediate rematch.

Btw, I seriously doubt you're sparring with anyone using 8oz. Everlasts. :oldlol: Most sparring sessions use gloves even bigger than 16oz. You realize that the size of the glove makes an absolutely enormous difference, right?

[Ronaldinho]

Maidana and his team have no one to blame but themselves for this whole glove fiasco.

The original custom-made Everlast MX 8oz. gloves Maidana's team brought to the weight-in were not approved by the NSAC.

Lots of pissing and moaning ensued, during which time Mayweather's camp suggested Grant gloves, among others. Finally, they agreed on Everlast Powerlock gloves.

There would have been absolutely no issue if Maidana had just come to the weigh-in with gloves that passed the initial inspection. When they didn't, Mayweather's team took notice.

FWIW, when Floyd fought Cotto, Miguel was wearing Everlast MX gloves. They passed inspection and he wore them. It would have been that simple if Maidana's people weren't trying to initially gain an advantage.

As for a rematch, it sounds like it's already in the works. When people complained about the Castillo decision, he gave him an immediate rematch.

Btw, I seriously doubt you're sparring with anyone using 8oz. Everlasts. :oldlol: Most sparring sessions use gloves even bigger than 16oz. You realize that the size of the glove makes an absolutely enormous difference, right?
What do you think of a rematch? 3 fights left for Floyd, i would prefer him taking other guys. It was a close fight, but a win for Floyd, nonetheless.

From these three fights left: Pac, Martinez (If he beats Cotto) would be a dream

[plowking]

Mayweather would beat Martinez and Pac.

The fighter that would give him the most trouble is Khan. I think Amir would get a decision over Floyd, especially with Floyd preferring to sit on the ropes more these days.

[Rooster]

Maidana and his team have no one to blame but themselves for this whole glove fiasco.

The original custom-made Everlast MX 8oz. gloves Maidana's team brought to the weight-in were not approved by the NSAC.

Lots of pissing and moaning ensued, during which time Mayweather's camp suggested Grant gloves, among others. Finally, they agreed on Everlast Powerlock gloves.

There would have been absolutely no issue if Maidana had just come to the weigh-in with gloves that passed the initial inspection. When they didn't, Mayweather's team took notice.

FWIW, when Floyd fought Cotto, Miguel was wearing Everlast MX gloves. They passed inspection and he wore them. It would have been that simple if Maidana's people weren't trying to initially gain an advantage.

As for a rematch, it sounds like it's already in the works. When people complained about the Castillo decision, he gave him an immediate rematch.

Btw, I seriously doubt you're sparring with anyone using 8oz. Everlasts. :oldlol: Most sparring sessions use gloves even bigger than 16oz. You realize that the size of the glove makes an absolutely enormous difference, right?

I'll be surprise if Floyd will signed up for Maidana rematch and let Maidana use the puncher gloves, Cleto Reyes. He will probably stutter just like during those Margarito days. He will probably fight Khan so he can finally have a legit knockout in awhile while looking good again with casual fans.

[Rooster]

Mayweather would beat Martinez and Pac.

The fighter that would give him the most trouble is Khan. I think Amir would get a decision over Floyd, especially with Floyd preferring to sit on the ropes more these days.

I can't believe there are people that still overrate Khan.:facepalm

[Scoooter]

Khan's the epitome of a glass chin. I wouldn't be surprised if Floyd KO'd him.

[The Iron Fist]

Maidana and his team have no one to blame but themselves for this whole glove fiasco.

The original custom-made Everlast MX 8oz. gloves Maidana's team brought to the weight-in were not approved by the NSAC.

Lots of pissing and moaning ensued, during which time Mayweather's camp suggested Grant gloves, among others. Finally, they agreed on Everlast Powerlock gloves.

There would have been absolutely no issue if Maidana had just come to the weigh-in with gloves that passed the initial inspection. When they didn't, Mayweather's team took notice.

FWIW, when Floyd fought Cotto, Miguel was wearing Everlast MX gloves. They passed inspection and he wore them. It would have been that simple if Maidana's people weren't trying to initially gain an advantage.

As for a rematch, it sounds like it's already in the works. When people complained about the Castillo decision, he gave him an immediate rematch.

Btw, I seriously doubt you're sparring with anyone using 8oz. Everlasts. :oldlol: Most sparring sessions use gloves even bigger than 16oz. You realize that the size of the glove makes an absolutely enormous difference, right?


The NSAC also approved the red MX gloves. And floyd still cried and made Maidana use a different glove. But heres the trip thing, the entire glove fiasco was about, "I'm watching out for my safety". Ok, great. So then why say afterwards you had fought Maidana like that on purpose to make for a crowd pleasing show?

Bottom line, Floyd is a fraud.

[RedBlackAttack]

The NSAC also approved the red MX gloves.

Yes, the same gloves he had no problem allowing Cotto to use. And, btw, Cotto at 154 >>>> Maidana at 147. Maidana's people tried to get one over on Mayweather's team, they were caught, and it cost them.

If they would have simply come to the weigh-in with the stock Everlast MXs instead of the "custom" MXs, there would have been no issue, just like there was no issue for Cotto. Once the gloves were recognized by the NSAC as having not enough padding, Mayweather's team took notice of them and he lost out on the MXs all together.

That tends to be how it works when you try to gain advantage, get caught, and have no leverage.


Bottom line, Floyd is a fraud.
Bottom line, if it wasn't this, there'd be some other "reason" why this win was invalid for those who hate Mayweather. It's always something.

For people who know boxing -- even those who don't like Floyd -- calling him a "fraud" pretty much taints every opinion you have on the man. When you aren't willing to recognize the amazing career he's had, regardless of whether or not you're a fan, then you aren't really worth arguing with. J/S


What do you think of a rematch? 3 fights left for Floyd, i would prefer him taking other guys. It was a close fight, but a win for Floyd, nonetheless.

From these three fights left: Pac, Martinez (If he beats Cotto) would be a dream

Still don't see a Pac fight happening unless he leaves TR. Martinez might be interesting, but he's not the fighter he once was, making that fight less appealing.

I still think Khan will happen. I'm also guessing there will be a Maidana rematch, because Floyd honestly doesn't have a ton of options and the public seems to be clamoring for it. A rematch would probably do much better in terms of PPV now that they can sell Maidana as a legit threat to Mayweather.

What fights would I like to see? Thurmond/Porter would be nice, but they don't have the name recognition yet.

[Turkododo]

LOL, Lil Wayne my man, you don't mess with Team Maidana and call out a Mexican from Oxnard, California in Robert Garcia. LMAO. Robert Garcia don't give a **** if you are a celebrity. Robert Garcia threw a Water Bottle at Lil Wayne for talking s***. The Garcia team is no punk. They act nice, but they are always involved in some altercation. Love it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzQHRvF2HO8

[RedBlackAttack]

LOL, Lil Wayne my man, you don't mess with Team Maidana and call out a Mexican from Oxnard, California in Robert Garcia. LMAO. Robert Garcia don't give a **** if you are a celebrity. Robert Garcia threw a Water Bottle at Lil Wayne for talking s***. The Garcia team is no punk. They act nice, but they are always involved in some altercation. Love it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzQHRvF2HO8
Sort of strange to see such a large entourage cheering on a guy who just lost a fight. But, yeah... Lil Wayne should probably stick to nonsensical rhymes and some of the worst guitar playing the world has ever witnessed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBM1LCZKkQg&list=PLFF359233EF7961D5

[Ronaldinho]

Still don't see a Pac fight happening unless he leaves TR. Martinez might be interesting, but he's not the fighter he once was, making that fight less appealing.

I still think Khan will happen. I'm also guessing there will be a Maidana rematch, because Floyd honestly doesn't have a ton of options and the public seems to be clamoring for it. A rematch would probably do much better in terms of PPV now that they can sell Maidana as a legit threat to Mayweather.

What fights would I like to see? Thurmond/Porter would be nice, but they don't have the name recognition yet.
I would be hyped if he fights Pac, Martinez and Golovkin :cheers:, although it's not going to happen.

Maidana (rematch), Khan and Thurman/Porter will be probably his next fights.

[PK3434]

My thoughts from the moment:

1. JLeon Love is decent but I'm surprised Floyd hasn't been able to develop an elite star in his stable by now....his other fighters all pretty much suck.

2. Broner is not even near elite and is a piece of sh*t ( I know, this is not news)..but my question is how can anyone root for him? or does anyone even root for him? Or do some people only root for him because he is black? I don't get it. I would love to see Showtime take a stand and suspend Broner from fighting on their network though of course that won't happen.

3. Khan looked good but I think Mayweather would toy with him.

4. Mayweather won and deserved to win. 7-5 in my opinion but maybe 8-4 depending on the 11th

5. why do people believe anything Floyd says to the media? He never ever ever ever tells the truth about anything...how can some of his fans believe that he lost some rounds because he wanted to entertain the fans?? this is the same guy who always preaches about life after boxing, and fighter safety, and hitting and not getting hit. He got hit because Maidana was a tough opponent and Floyd had an off night for whatever reason.

6. Postfight complaining by Floyd was also childish. Both guys fought a little dirty and Kenny Weeks is a great referee. In contrast, Lomachenko got hit below the belt literally more than one hundred times against Salido and didn't even complain at all.

7. I'm cool with a rematch...Maidana is entertaining as hell to watch and it should make for another good fight.

8. Team Canelo are idiots: Maidana made Canelo's strategy of trying to outthink Floyd look so dumb. I'm sorry, I just still can't believe that Canelo didn't use his size advantage and throw bombs.

[PK3434]

Mayweather said he was giving the fans what they wanted, a fight. HE said he could have easily boxed him in the enter of the ring, but wanted t make it interesting ...

If they have a rematch (which I doubt) we'll see. It was either that, or he got old over night.

So the same guy that always preaches about being able to hit and not get hit back, and being able to have a life after boxing without brain damage all of a sudden just wants to entertain the fans? Nah, Maidana was just well prepared and Floyd had an off night for whatever reason..maybe he is slowing down now or maybe he just had an off night which happens sometimes, but he was not at all trying to entertain the fans.

[DonD13]

I would be hyped if he fights Pac, Martinez and Golovkin :cheers:, although it's not going to happen.

Maidana (rematch), Khan and Thurman/Porter will be probably his next fights.

i wouldn't mind seeing this



So the same guy that always preaches about being able to hit and not get hit back, and being able to have a life after boxing without brain damage all of a sudden just wants to entertain the fans? Nah, Maidana was just well prepared and Floyd had an off night for whatever reason..maybe he is slowing down now or maybe he just had an off night which happens sometimes, but he was not at all trying to entertain the fans.

yeah it's hilarious that fans all of a sudden honestly believe Floyd let his opponents hit him in the head for entertainment :lol

[SCREWstonRockets]

So the same guy that always preaches about being able to hit and not get hit back, and being able to have a life after boxing without brain damage all of a sudden just wants to entertain the fans? Nah, Maidana was just well prepared and Floyd had an off night for whatever reason..maybe he is slowing down now or maybe he just had an off night which happens sometimes, but he was not at all trying to entertain the fans.

To be fair, Mayweather has been saying all week leading up to the fight, that it was going to be different than his past fights. He was really selling that point. So I do think he tried to fight a more fan friendly fight. If he never mentioned that, I would tend to agree with you. And if the rematch happens, I hope not because I expect Floyd to utterly dominate Maidana.

I had Floyd winning 9-7 in a close fight.

[Godzuki]

LOL, Lil Wayne my man, you don't mess with Team Maidana and call out a Mexican from Oxnard, California in Robert Garcia. LMAO. Robert Garcia don't give a **** if you are a celebrity. Robert Garcia threw a Water Bottle at Lil Wayne for talking s***. The Garcia team is no punk. They act nice, but they are always involved in some altercation. Love it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzQHRvF2HO8

it would have been great if Beiber was there in Mayweathers camp and involved in this too. It would've been more funny.

[L.Kizzle]

So the same guy that always preaches about being able to hit and not get hit back, and being able to have a life after boxing without brain damage all of a sudden just wants to entertain the fans? Nah, Maidana was just well prepared and Floyd had an off night for whatever reason..maybe he is slowing down now or maybe he just had an off night which happens sometimes, but he was not at all trying to entertain the fans.
Weeks before the fight, Floyd told us how he would fight, and he did that on May 3rd. If you think Maidana made Floyd change his style, I don't belive that one bit. If freakin Devin Alexander can box MM all night, what makes you think Floyd couldn't.

As you could see, when he wanted to get in the middle of the ring, that's what he did, got in the middle of the ring and boxed.

Floyd read, he knows most people think he's a boring fighter, so he said he'd do this for the fans.

If they rematch, he wont fight the same, bet on that.


I think Floyd is a genius. Now that everyone thinks the fight was close, or even that he lost, he has his fight in September. He also might have another future opponent in Adrien Broner. Floyd talked a lot of shit about AB's fight with Marcos, I can't wait to hear what AB has to say about Floyd's fight.

I'd actually rather see Broner-Maidana II over Mayweather-Maidana II. The winner of Broner-Maidana II faces Mayweather.

Floyd has 3 fights left, I'd rather see a new face than a rematch. If it's any rematch, than it should be Cotto.

[plowking]

I can't believe there are people that still overrate Khan.:facepalm

How is he overrated?

His losses have been due to being overly aggressive and getting KO'd. I won't even count the one early in his career due to it being a flash KO that happened in the first 30 seconds. He has outboxed every opponent he has ever faced.

Apart from his glass chin he is the most technically gifted fighter out there for Floyd, and the one that would give him the most trouble stylistically and physically when you look at Khan's speed.

[DonD13]

Weeks before the fight, Floyd told us how he would fight, and he did that on May 3rd. If you think Maidana made Floyd change his style, I don't belive that one bit. If freakin Devin Alexander can box MM all night, what makes you think Floyd couldn't.

As you could see, when he wanted to get in the middle of the ring, that's what he did, got in the middle of the ring and boxed.

Floyd read, he knows most people think he's a boring fighter, so he said he'd do this for the fans.

If they rematch, he wont fight the same, bet on that.


I think Floyd is a genius. Now that everyone thinks the fight was close, or even that he lost, he has his fight in September. He also might have another future opponent in Adrien Broner. Floyd talked a lot of shit about AB's fight with Marcos, I can't wait to hear what AB has to say about Floyd's fight.

I'd actually rather see Broner-Maidana II over Mayweather-Maidana II. The winner of Broner-Maidana II faces Mayweather.

Floyd has 3 fights left, I'd rather see a new face than a rematch. If it's any rematch, than it should be Cotto.

common man stop it, he says that shit before every fight.

i had Floyd winning but I think it's ridiculous that you fans think that he was in a close fight and got hit that much just because he wanted to. just stop it.
i think he had an off-night. that one moment where freaking Maidana was countering Floyd's counters was unreal. but maybe he is getting old.

me, I'd like to see him with Thurman or Porter

[hateraid]

This is kind of off topic but I've seen Floyd fight 3 time. Does he always b!tch during fight as a tactic to slow momentum? Guy seems to complain about something every round

[Rooster]

How is he overrated?

His losses have been due to being overly aggressive and getting KO'd. I won't even count the one early in his career due to it being a flash KO that happened in the first 30 seconds. He has outboxed every opponent he has ever faced.

Apart from his glass chin he is the most technically gifted fighter out there for Floyd, and the one that would give him the most trouble stylistically and physically when you look at Khan's speed.

Most technically gifted fighter:facepalm :facepalm .:facepalm :facepalm
You just validated yourself why you overrate him.

[plowking]

Most technically gifted fighter:facepalm :facepalm .:facepalm :facepalm
You just validated yourself why you overrate him.

...

You sit here and call him overrated, yet you can't explain to me as to why...

Glass chin? He got hit with two absolutely massive shots that sent him to the canvas, and in the Garcia fight, it was an early stoppage by the referee if anything.

Apart from Garcia, he really doesn't have a blemish on his record if you disregard the blatant robbery against Peterson.

[DonD13]

This is kind of off topic but I've seen Floyd fight 3 time. Does he always b!tch during fight as a tactic to slow momentum? Guy seems to complain about something every round

nah he usually doesn't do that
and Maidana fought dirty as hell

[Rooster]

...

You sit here and call him overrated, yet you can't explain to me as to why...

Glass chin? He got hit with two absolutely massive shots that sent him to the canvas, and in the Garcia fight, it was an early stoppage by the referee if anything.

Apart from Garcia, he really doesn't have a blemish on his record if you disregard the blatant robbery against Peterson.


You just called him a technically gifted fighter. :hammerhead:

A technically gifted fighter does not exposed his chin or leave his head in still motion when he throws those pitty pat punches.

A technically gifted fighter can fight inside. Case in point against Peterson.

Also you can't ignore his poor footwork. He has blazing handspeed but his upper body movement is not in the rhythm leaving him on ackward position at times.

And his defense please not only he left himself wide open for counters, he also has a lazy guard.

Khan has too many flaws to be technical .

[andremiller07]

At first I was somewhat impressed by Broner early in his career but the more I watch him anyone with decent technique and good power will beat the living crap out of him.

Khan impressed me he looked great the guy he was fighting while dangerous had no answers so he resorted to doing dumb shit and getting punished accordingly for it.