LAS VEGAS (Nov. 13, 2014) -- Former World Boxing Association (WBA) Light Heavyweight World title holder Beibut Shumenov (14-2, 9 KOs) returns to the ringDecember 13, kick-starting his new quest to become a two-division world champion, against cruiserweight Bobby Thomas Jr. (14-2, 9 KOs) in an eight-round bout on the Khan-Alexander card, presented by Golden Boy Promotions, at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Shumenov, who lives and trains in Las Vegas, last fought this past April 19 in Washington D.C., losing a 12-round split decision to then International Boxing Federation (IBF) champion Bernard Hopkins (54-6-2) in their unification fight.
"I look forward to December 13th and pursuing a world cruiserweight title with Al Haymon in my corner," Shumenov said.
The 31-year-old Shumenov captured the WBA light heavyweight title January 29, 2010 in only his tenth pro fight, establishing the fewest-fights record for the light heavyweight champion of a major organization, with a 12-round decision over Gabriel Campillo. The driven Kazakh successfully defended his WBA title belt five times, in order, against previously unbeaten mandatory challenger Vyacheslav Uzelkov(DEC12), former world champion William Joppy (KO6), multiple world title challengers Danny Santiago (TKO) and Enrique Ornelas (DEC12), and previously unbeaten Tamas Kovacs (TKO3).
The muscular Shumenov, a 2004 Kazakhstan Olympian, realized after his last fight that making the 175-pound division limit took too much energy out of him and sapped his strength. Already rated No. 3 by the WBA, Shumenov will make his cruiserweight debut Dec. 13 against a fighter with the exact same record, West Virginia champion Thomas.
"I'm happy to be fighting again and moving up to the cruiserweight division," Shumenov noted. "I don't have to struggle now to lose 50-plus pounds to make weight for my fights."
After being self-trained for his last three fights, Shumenov is now working with highly- respected Cuban coach Ismael Salas, who has trained a litany of world champions such as Guillermo Rigondeaux, Yuriokis Gamboa, Danny Green, Jesse Vargasand Jorge Linares, among the more notables.
"I've had a lot of changes after my last fight," Shumenov added. "I trained myself for the last three fights but now I have added a great trainer, Ismael Salas, to my team.
Fans may friend Beibut Shumenov on his Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/
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Thursday, November 13, 2014
Beibut Shumenov returns Dec. 13 in Las Vegas
Friday, October 31, 2014
"ROYAL BATTLE," A HARD-HITTING TRIPLEHEADER HEADLINED BY AMIR KHAN VS. DEVON ALEXANDER, SET FOR SATURDAY, DEC. 13 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® AT MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS
WBA INTERIM WORLD CHAMPION KEITH THURMAN DEFENDS
AGAINST FELLOW UNBEATEN LEONARD BUNDU
AGAINST FELLOW UNBEATEN LEONARD BUNDU
WBO CHAMPION DEMETRIUS ANDRADE RISKS HIS TITLE AGAINST JERMELL CHARLO IN CLASH OF UNDEFEATED JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
PLUS, FORMER WORLD CHAMPIONS ABNER MARES AND
VICTOR ORTIZ TO BE FEATURED IN SEPARATE UNDERCARD BOUTS
Tickets On Sale Now!
LAS VEGAS (Oct. 31, 2014) - The stars of boxing's present and future will be out in full force at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 13, when Golden Boy Promotions in association with Khan Promotions and The Great Promotions present a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader featuring a pivotal welterweight showdown and two world championship fights, live on SHOWTIME® (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT).
In a pair of must-see, high-stakes welterweight matchups, British superstar and former unified super lightweight world champion Amir "King" Khan of Bolton, Englandwill take onformer two-division world champion Devon Alexander "The Great" of St. Louis, Mo., while undefeated interim WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith "One Time" Thurman of Clearwater, Fla., will defend against Leonard "The Lion" Bundu of Lazio, Italy.
Rounding out an action-packed night on the three-fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will be WBO Junior Middleweight World Champion and 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade of Providence, R.I., who risks his 154-pound belt against tough undefeated young star Jermell "Iron Man" Charlo of Houston, Texas. Charlo will make his first attempt at world title glory in a battle of unbeaten junior middleweights.
Featured on the undercard will be two separate 10-round bouts featuring former three-time, three-division world champion Abner Mares and former welterweight world champion "Vicious" Victor Ortiz. Mares, who will fight in a featherweight bout against an opponent to be determined, will look to build on his recent victory over Jonathan Oquendo. Ortiz is looking to make a comeback statement in a welterweight bout against an opponent to be named.
Tickets for the live event are on sale now and are priced at $300, $200, $100, and $50, not including applicable service charges and taxes. Tickets are limited to eight (8) per person with a limit of four (4) at the $50 price range. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
"Getting back in the ring is all I've been looking towards these last few months," said Khan. "I want to show everybody that I'm a major force at 147 pounds and I'm ready to take on the best. This fight with Alexander has been on the table for a while, but it is finally happening and I plan on winning impressively to show that I am truly one of the best welterweights in the world."
"I've wanted this fight for a long time and I'm ready to show that I'm worthy of this opportunity and the opportunities ahead after I win on Dec. 13," said Alexander. "I've worked hard my entire life and now the pressure is on to really show what I can do."
"I can't wait to get back in the ring and defend my title," said Thurman. "I'm going to give all my fans the performance of a lifetime and prove why my name should be at the top of the welterweight conversation."
"December 13 is going to be the biggest night of my professional career thus far," said Bundu. "To be fighting in the United States, in the fight capital of the world -- Las Vegas on SHOWTIME against one of the most promising American prospects is a dream come true. But Keith Thurman doesn't scare me. I know that I have what it takes to win and truly make a name for myself throughout the boxing world."
"There is no way I'm letting go of my belt," said Andrade. "Jermell Charlo is a good fighter, but nothing is going to stop me from defending my belt and raising my hand in victory on Dec. 13. I am confident that this will be a fight fans won't want to miss."
"I am beyond excited to finally get a shot at a world title," said Charlo. "This is what I've been waiting for. I'm ready to be a world champion. Nothing is going to stand in my way. Andrade is the champion and I'm not looking past him at all, but this is my time. I know it. The title will lead to bigger and better things and that is what I'm all about."
"I am so happy to be back at MGM Grand after my recent win in July," said Mares. "My ultimate goal is another shot at a world championship and a win on December 13 will help me get there. I plan on putting on a great performance and showcasing my skills once again."
"I'm excited to get back into the ring," said Ortiz. "I got caught in my last fight, but I'm ready to get back to work and improve my game. I know what it takes to win and that is what I plan on doing on December 13. I'm thankful for the opportunity and looking forward to giving fans a great show."
"A huge main event with two former champions looking to take a major step back towards a title shot; undefeated fighters going head-to-head on the undercard; our last big show of the year -Dec. 13 at MGM Grand will have it all," said Oscar De La Hoya, Founder and President of Golden Boy Promotions. "Golden Boy Promotions is finishing 2014 strong and will move into 2015 continuing to make good on our promise to make the most exciting fights for boxing fans."
"The Dec. 13 edition of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING delivers on our promise to televise stacked fight cards featuring big name fighters in meaningful fights," said Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports. "The main event, Amir Khan versus Devon Alexander, is a matchup between two renowned former world champions, each at a critical juncture in his career. In the co-feature, Keith Thurman, one of the brightest young stars in boxing, faces perhaps his toughest test to date in the highly regarded and undefeated Leonard Bundu, as each boxer battles for position in the ultra-competitive welterweight division. The opening bout on the telecast features two very talented undefeated rising stars, champion Demetrius Andrade and No. 2-ranked challenger Jermell Charlo. Each fight on the telecast will have a significant impact on the top-10 divisional rankings."
Khan(29-3, 19 KOs), a 2004 Olympic Silver medalist who turns 28 on Dec. 8, has won his last three contests, all against former world champions. In his most recent outing, he scored three knockdowns en route to a lopsided 12-round decision victory over Luis Collazo in the co-main event on May 3. Before that, the popular, lightning-quick Brit defeated Julio Diaz via unanimous decision in April of 2013 and Carlos Molina in Dec. of 2012. A victory against Alexander would put Khan in a position to become a two-division world champion in 2015.
The 27-year-old southpaw Alexander (26-2, 14 KOs), is a former welterweight and junior welterweight world champion and is coming off of a 10-round unanimous decision over the tough Jesus Soto Karass last June. Fighting with a newfound passion and aggressiveness, Alexander was victorious by the scores of 99-91 twice and 97-93. A winner of five of his last six bouts, a stretch that has seen him defeat the likes of Lucas Matthysse and Marcos Maidana, Alexander believes that his technical artistry will put him back in the world title hunt soon.
Thurman (23-0, 21 KOs) has always been feared for his knockout power, but when he won the WBA Interim Welterweight World Title with a 10th round knockout over Diego Chaves in July of 2013, he was put in a position where the elite of the fight game would have to square off with him eventually. The 25-year-old Thurman has since made two successful title defenses with knockouts over Jesus Soto Karass and Julio Diaz, and he will attempt to achieve the same result against Bundu.
Bundu(31-0-2, 11 KOs), who represented Italy in the 2000 Olympic Games, is making his United States and SHOWTIME debut. The European and Commonwealth Champion, is coming off a hard-earned 12-round decision over previously undefeated contender Frankie Gavin on Aug. 1. Bundu was born in Sierra Leone before moving to Italy, where he has fought the majority of his fights since turning pro in 2005. He is ranked No. 3 in the WBC and No, 4 in the WBA and IBF.
A decorated amateur, Providence, Rhode Island's Andrade (21-0, 14 KOs) turned professional in 2008 after representing the U.S. in the Olympic Games in Beijing. In November of 2013, the talented southpaw won the vacant WBO Junior Middleweight World Title with a 12-round decision over Vanes Martirosyan and this past June, the 26-year-old successfully defended his title for the first time with a seventh-round technical knockout over Brian Rose.
Charlo (24-0, 11 KOs), 24, is the younger-by-one-minute brother of identical twin, Jermall, who is also a world-ranked undefeated contender at 154 pounds. A tall fighter for his division, Charlo has stepped up in class in some recent fights and is coming off two consecutive terrific points' victories against Charlie Ota in a 12-round fight on May 24 and against Gabriel Rosado in a 10-round battle on Jan. 25. Charlo, also a top-notch amateur, won the bronze medal at the 2005 Junior Olympics. December 13 marks a milestone in Charlo's career as he will do everything he can to capture his first world title.
Mares (27-1-1, 14 KOs) of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, and fighting out of Downey, Calif. is coming off of a unanimous decision victory over Johnathan Oquendo at MGM Grand in July. Prior to his impressive win, Mares suffered the first loss of his professional career to the hands of Johnny Gonzalez, but has since bounced back and is ready to fight. Mares found himself on the pound-for-pound list in 2013 after winning the WBC Featherweight title, adding to his accomplishments as he already held world championships at bantamweight and super bantamweight.
Ortiz (29-5, 22 KOs) is ready to show the boxing world that he still has what it takes to be great. The 27-year-old Ventura, Calif. native has made headlines in and out of the ring, not only as a fighter, but also an entertainer. A former welterweight world champion who has engaged in memorable battles against the best in the boxing business including Floyd Mayweather, Marcos Maidana, Andre Berto and Josesito Lopez. He has also crossed over into the bright lights of Hollywood as a member of the cast of ABC's hit series "Dancing With The Stars" and most recently as part of the film "Expendables 3." Now Ortiz will return to the ring for the first time since his knockout loss against Luis Collazo in January and looks to show the boxing world he's serious about another run at a world title.
"Royal Battle: Khan vs. Alexander," a 12-round welterweight bout for the WBC Silver Welterweight Title, is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Khan Promotions and The Great Promotions and is sponsored by Corona Extra, AT&T and Mexico - Live It To Believe It! The event will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. and will air on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT). In the co-main event, Keith Thurman defends his WBA Interim Welterweight World Title against Leonard Bundu, and in the televised opener, Demetrius Andrade defends his WBO Junior Middleweight World Title against Jermell Charlo in a bout promoted in association with Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Banner Promotions. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will also be available in Spanish via secondary audio programming (SAP).
For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com and www.sports.sho.com, follow on Twitter at @GoldenBoyBoxing, @SHOSports, @AmirKingKhan, @TheRealDevonA, @KeithThurmanJr, @LeonardBundu, @boobooboxing, @TwinCharlo, @abnermares00, @viciousortiz, @MGMGrand and @Swanson_Comm follow the conversation using #KhanAlexander, become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Mayweather vs. Maidana 2 Premieres This Saturday on SHOWTIME® Immediately Followed By "ALL ACESS: Mayweather vs. Maidana 2 Epilogue"
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Wednesday, September 10, 2014
FULL NON-TELEVISED UNDERCARD FOR "MAYHEM: MAYWEATHER VS. MAIDANA 2" ANNOUNCED
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Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Tony "The Tornado" Penecale's Mayweather vs. Maidana 2 Preview and Prediction
Mayweather vs. Maidana
**
In-Depth
Preview and Analysis **
By: Tony Penecale
Four
months ago, Floyd Mayweather was pressed to the maximum over 12
rough-and-tumble rounds by an upset-minded Marcos Maidana. At the bout’s conclusion, some observers even
thought Maidana had earned the victory.
His blazing start and rough-house tactics had the usually-untouchable
Mayweather fighting to preserve his unblemished record. Mayweather’s adjustments allowed him to
control the bout’s second half and capture a majority decision by scores of
117-111, 116-112, and 114-114. In order
to erase any doubts, Mayweather has granted a rematch, intending to vanquish
his ruthless adversary. Will Floyd
Mayweather take the next step towards his goal of retiring undefeated or can
Marcos Maidana bring unprecedented mayhem to the boxing world?
AGE,
RECORD, AND STATS
Mayweather: Age:
37 years old
Record: 46-0 (26 Knockouts)
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 146 *
* Weight for last bout (5-3-14)
Reach: 72”
Maidana: Age: 31 years old
Record: 35-4 (31 Knockouts)
Height: 5’7”
Weight: 146 *
* Weight for last bout (5-3-14)
Reach: 69”
RING
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Mayweather:
1996 Olympic Bronze
Medalist
WBC Super
Featherweight Champion (’98-’02)
WBC
Lightweight Champion (’02-’04)
Ring
Magazine Lightweight Champion (’02-’04)
WBC Junior
Welterweight Champion (’05-’06)
IBF
Welterweight Champion (’06)
WBC
Welterweight Champion (’06-‘07)
WBC Junior
Middleweight Champion (’07)
WBA Junior
Middleweight Champion (’12)
WBC
Welterweight Champion (’11-Pres)
Ring
Magazine Welterweight Champion (’06-‘07)
Ring
Magazine Pound-4-Pound #1 Boxer (’05-’07, ’12-Pres)
Maidana:
WBC Junior Welterweight
Champion (’11-‘12)
WBA Welterweight
Champion (’13-‘Pres)
STYLE
Mayweather:
A
pure boxer with great speed who does everything well with an arsenal that
includes a snapping jab, accurate right hand, and left hook that can be doubled
and tripled with tremendous effect. Uses
feint moves to freeze opponents and open punching lanes. Tucks his chin well behind his shoulder to
roll with punches. Even on the ropes, he
is a difficult target to land a solid punch.
He doesn’t have great punching power.
Most of his stoppage victories come from outpunching and outclassing his
opponents but rarely scoring clean knockouts.
Maidana:
An
aggressive and physical pressure fighter with power in both hands. Comes straight ahead and attacks with
swarming punches to the head and body.
Often neglects defense and relies on his chin and resiliency. Likes to fight in close and utilize
rough-house tactics. Is a seasoned
finisher once an opponent has been hurt, attacking without caution. Not especially fast, he is best served when
keeping the action in close where he can dominate with his strength.
STRENGTHS
Mayweather:
*
Experience – Boxing is in Mayweather’s blood since his childhood. Completed an extensive amateur career by winning
the bronze medal in the ’96 Olympic Games.
He has been competing successfully on a championship level for the past 16
years, facing and defeating all styles.
* Conditioning – Mayweather
is a fitness freak with an amazing work ethic when it comes to training. Few fighters push themselves as much as
Mayweather does in the gym, even doing midnight training sessions. It is evident in the ring when his stamina
carries him in the late rounds.
* Ring Generalship –
Mayweather knows every inch of the ring and how to control a fight. He knows when to attack, when to box, when to
turn up the heat, and when to coast. Mayweather
owns the ring when he is in there. Even the
rare times when he has been stunned in fights, he was able to quickly settle
down and quell the threat.
Maidana:
*
Punching Power – Of Maidana’s 35 professional victories, 31 failed to see the
final bell. Maidana complements his
swarming pressure with thunderous power in both hands. He has hurt opponents with both hands with
shots to the body and head.
*
Resiliency – Maidana has been floored or hurt early in fights and he has always
managed to rebound. Victor Ortiz floored
him three times and Amir Khan had him down and seriously hurt with a body
shot. Maidana rebounded to knock out
Ortiz and punish Kahn en route to a close decision loss.
*
Conditioning – Maidana is always in tremendous shape. He applies pressure from the opening bell and
rarely backs up or slows down. Like an
Argentina-version of Joe Frazier, he wears opponents down with pressure,
stamina, and will.
WEAKNESSES
Mayweather:
*
Aging – Mayweather may have an unblemished record but Father Time has never
been defeated. Mayweather seemed
flat-footed and more hittable during his first encounter with Maidana. It could be a case of taking his opponent
lightly or having an off night. But it
could also be the proof that his skills are slowly starting to erode.
* Extra circular
Activities – Maweather loves to be in the public eye. Whether he’s gambling on sporting events,
flying on his private jet to various functions, or making appearances at
different boxing events, Mayweather is always going full tilt. While he still trains at an elite level, his attention
is becoming more frequently divided.
* Punching Power –
Most of Mayweather’s stoppage wins have come from an accumulation of
punches. The usual result is the referee
or opposing corner stopping the bout to prevent further punishment. Notwithstanding his explosive knockout of
Victor Ortiz, it is rare to see Mayweather finish a bout with one punch dating
back to his days as a 130 lb boxer.
Maidana:
* Lack of Speed – Maidana’s main weakness is a
lack of foot and hand speed. He often
struggles to keep up with fleet boxers and has been outboxed during stretches
of bouts. His power has bailed him out
on several occasions. When Mayweather
was able to shift their fight into the center of the ring, Maidana’s offense
became impotent.
* Defense – Maidana
fights under the belief that the best defense is a good offense. He comes straight in and throws a variety of
wide punches, leaving himself wide open for counter punches.
* Dirty Tactics – Maidana
is not shy about bending or breaking the rules.
He has been penalized in past bouts and against Mayweather, he brought
out all the dirty tactics. With the
complaints levied by the Mayweather camp, referee Kenny Bayliss will be
watching closely for any infractions.
PREVIOUS
BOUT
(5/3/14)
– Mayweather won a tougher-than-expected majority decision over Maidana four
months ago. Maidana had early success,
applying relentless pressure and bullying Mayweather back to the ropes. While Maidana’s high volume punching was
impressive, he didn’t land as many clean punches as it originally
appeared. Mayweather controlled the
final six rounds, keeping the action in the center of the ring and negating
Maidana’s pressure. Despite it being a
far-from-dominant performance, Mayweather was correctly awarded the decision
victory.
3 BEST PERFORMANCES
Mayweather:
*
Diego Corrales (1/20/01) – Experts were torn on who to pick in this one with
many leaning towards Corrales to win by KO.
Mayweather never let him in the bout, knocking him down five times
before the bout was halted in the 10th round.
* Arturo Gatti
(6/25/05) – Although Mayweather was a solid betting favorite, many expected
Gatti to make things rough for Mayweather.
It never happened as Mayweather floored Gatti in the 1st round and dealt
out a severe beating before Gatti’s corner stopped the bout after six one-sided
rounds.
* Ricky Hatton (12/8/07)
– Hatton was undefeated coming into the bout and set a gameplan of constant
pressure to wear out Mayweather. After a
few uncomfortable rounds, Mayweather was able to find his range and take over,
flooring Hatton twice in the 10th round and forcing a stoppage.
Maidana:
*
Adrien Broner (12/14/13) – Broner
likened himself to a Mayweather clone, a tribute to this friend and idol. Maidana exposed Broner as a cheap carbon
copy, backing him up with constant pressure, and breaking through his
Mayweather-esque style of defense. Maidana
scored knockdowns in the 2nd and 8th rounds and handed
Broner his first career defeat.
* Victor Ortiz (6/27/09) – This was supposed to be
Ortiz’s breakout party on HBO, but Maidana stole the show. Both fighters exchanged knockdowns in the 1st
round and Ortiz had a big round in the 2nd, scoring two
knockdowns. Maidana recuperated and
willed his way back in the fight, battering a tiring Ortiz in the 6th,
knocking him down and forcing him to surrender.
* Victor Manuel Cayo (3/27/10) – Cayo was undefeated
in 24 bouts coming in and had pockets of success using his boxing skills
against Maidana. But he was unable to
stand up to Maidana’s pressure and power.
A brutal body shot crumbled Cayo in the 6th round where he
was counted out.
KEYS TO VICTORY
Mayweather:
*
Use angles and time Maidana with a straight right hand.
*
Keep the action in the center of the ring and stay off the ropes.
*
Do not try to retaliate with Maidana’s rough tactics.
Maidana:
*
When Mayweather uses his shoulder roll, step over and fire left hooks to the
solar plexus and head.
* Cut the ring off
and force Mayweather to fight in confined spaces.
* Fight aggressive
but fight smart.
QUESTIONS
Mayweather:
*
Are Mayweather’s skills really declining?
*
Will Mayweather get drawn into Maidana’s game?
*
Does Mayweather really want to fight anymore?
Maidana:
*
Can Maidana duplicate the success he had in the early rounds?
* Is Madiana
versatile enough to switch gameplans?
* Can Maidana stay
within the rules?
PENECALE PREDICTION
Maidana
will come out like a bull on the rampage, looking to replicate his early-rounds
success in the first encounter.
Mayweather will be looking to continue his late-rounds success, using
angles to keep the action in ring center.
Maywather will feint, pivot, and jab.
Maidana will try to up the tempo with his aggression. Unlike their first encounter, when Mayweather
was forced on his heels, this time, he will be more inclined to tie up his
adversary and force Maidana to expend energy trying to free himself and land
wild punches.
Maidana
will finally get Mayweather on the ropes in the 2nd round and launch
a two-fisted attack, focusing on Mayweather’s torso and landing a few looping
shots aimed at the head. Only a handful
of shots will land clean, but he will be content to land punishing blows to the
shoulders and forearms. The 2nd
round will be effective for Maidana but he will also get a few stern looks from
referee Kenny Bayliss for his rough-house tactics, pushing and jamming his
shoulder under Mayweather’s chin.
Mayweather
will look to regroup in the 3rd and 4th rounds, pivoting
left and right whenever Maidana backs him towards the ropes and using the
opportunity to land counter right hands and left hooks. Mayweather will double his jab and drop a
right hand to the body that causes Maidana to wince.
Maidiana
will have a slight resurgence in the 5th, pinning Mayweather to the
ropes, and following a looping right with a hard left hook that splits through
as Mayweather is rolling away and crashes square into his face. Maidana will burrow in and, as Mayweather
intiates a clinch, bounces his shoulder under Mayweather’s chin. Bayliss will issue a formal warning to
Maidana. The round will end before
Maidana is able to follow up on his attack.
Maidana
will continue to press the action in the 6th round and will get
frustrated as Mayweather ties him up on the inside, thwarting any offensive
opportunities. Maidana will try to fight
his way out and will sink an uppercut well below the belt. Bayliss will issue a final warning and allow
Mayweather time to recover.
Mayweather
will start to make adjustments, finding a home for lead right hands and
uppercuts as Maidana attacks. The
shorter punches will split Maidana’s guard and continually beat him to the
punch. Maidana will pound his gloves
together in frustration but Mayweather will just smile at him and stick out his
tongue as the 7th round ends.
As
Mayweather asserted control over the final rounds in their first encounter, he
will do the same here. His versatility
and ring generalship will own the day.
Maidana will continue to press the action but will find himself getting
hit more frequently while his looping punches increasingly fall short.
Maidana
will come out for the 11th round with blood dripping from his nose
and abrasions around his left eye.
Mayweather will not be unscathed with his lip split and some welts
around his ribs and shoulders. But
Mayweather will be the fresher fighter and in control, firing one-two combinations
and sliding away when Maidana tries to counter.
The final bell will see both warriors raise their weary arms, but the
look in their eyes will show that Mayweather knows he clearly won while Maidana
has a defeated expression.
The
decision will be unanimous. Dave Moretti
and Guido Cavalleri will both score 118-1110, while John McKaie sees it closer
at 116-113. The winner by Unanimous
Decision will be Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr.
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