“I’m going to do a lot more physical training for this fight because it’s safe to say I’m not fighting boxers, I’m fighting MMA fighters,” Floyd Mayweather spoke of the rough tactics used by Marcos Maidana with regard to their fight. fight fight.
And so “Mayhem” began, Mayweather officially embarked on a five-city promotional tour for his rematch against Maidana, September 13 at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas. With hundreds of fans screaming in Time Square, it was clear Mayweather was in NYC, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall, ready to put his undefeated record on the line once more. When you are the best, you haven’t any problem proving it over and over to remind them why you are the best.
Let’s return to May 3rd, but first let’s talk gloves. Even before the fight started, there was disagreement over which gloves Maidana wanted to use. Mayweather demonstrated not enough padding around the knuckle area. Even after the Nevada State Athletic Commission approved a replacement pair, Mayweather was having none of it. Al Haymon, his second adviser, took control of the situation and negotiated that Maidana would receive $1.5 million to wear whatever gloves Mayweather deemed appropriate.
It’s time to speak about statistics! Floyd Mayweather 46-0 with 26 KOs. Stating the apparent, he’s invincible. Marcos Maidana 34-4 with 31 KOs. After the first fight and what looked like Mayweather’s first loss, the judges thought differently and judged the bout a draw. The reason being, Mayweather landed 230 of 426 punches on Maidana while Maidana had 858 punches but only landed 221. You did the math. The controversy is over.
Fun fact. Giving credit where credit is due, Maidana has thrown up the most punches against Mayweather in the last 38 fights than anyone.
Now on to the next important issue… where is everybody going to watch Mayhem?
Amber Lé
Sports Reporter, Social Magazine
Sports Analyst, WSOU
Crew Member, Pirate Television
Broadcasting, College of Arts and Sciences
Seton Hall University
Class of 2015
