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Saturday, August 9, 2014

FLOYD MAYWEATHER AND MARCOS MAIDANA GIVE CAMP UPDATES AND THOUGHTS ON THEIRSEPTEMBER 13 REMATCH TAKING PLACE AT THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA LIVE ON SHOWTIME PPV®



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AND MAIDANA'S AFFILIATE DAYS
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LAS VEGAS (August 8, 2014) - As we inch closer to the highly anticipated boxing event "MAYHEM: Mayweather vs. Maidana 2," both Floyd "Money" Mayweather and Marcos "El Chino" Maidana participated in separate "network affiliate days" earlier this week in promotion of the SHOWTIME PPV presentation of their rematch.

Here's what the fighters had to say with just over a month to go before mayhem inLas Vegas.

FLOYD MAYWEATHER, Eleven-Time, Five-Division World Champion

"The first fight was action packed for the first four rounds before I took control. He has the will to win like I do. He's a tough competitor and he has Argentina on his back--and of course I represent the red, white and blue so we must give the fans what they want to see... It's another blockbuster.

"On September 13, I will be faster. I will be stronger. I will be a better fighter. This time around it will be a more exciting fight."

"I think that every time that Maidana has gone out and fought opponents, other opponents and even myself, he's done the same thing. Whereas out of the 45 that I've faced, I was able to do different things. I can box. I can counter punch. I can box on the move. I can counter punch on the move. The only way that he can fight is to slug."


MARCOS MAIDANA, Former Welterweight World Champion

"I don't know if I'd say this will be easier because even the first one, I didn't find very difficult. But I already know him and I think it's a great advantage that I already know Mayweather because he hasn't given a lot of fighters the rematch.

"I don't like the media attention, but I have to do it. It's part of my job for the fight and for the promotion.

"I think more attention is coming because Mayweather is very well known and when you give him trouble and give him a good fight people start to recognize you."

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"MAYHEM: Mayweather vs. Maidana 2," a 12-round world championship bout for Mayweather's 147-pound titles taking place Saturday, September 13 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona Extra and O'Reilly Auto Parts. The event will be produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV® and is the fourth fight of a lucrative six-fight deal between Mayweather and Showtime Networks Inc.

For more information visit www.mayweatherpromotions.comwww.goldenboypromotions.com,www.sports.sho.com, and www.mgmgrand.com and follow on Twitter at @floydmayweather, @chinomaidana, @mayweatherpromo, @goldenboyboxing, @ShoSports and @Swanson_Comm, follow the conversation using #Mayhem and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FloydMayweather, www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions, www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing and www.facebook.com/SHOBoxing.

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Prepare for "Mayhem" as Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana 2 Is Presented Live in CinemasSaturday, September 13





Fathom Events and Mayweather Promotions Bring This One-Night Ring Rematch Event to Select U.S. Cinemas from the MGM Grand Garden Arena
in Las Vegas

Centennial, Colo. - Aug. 5, 2014 -After a thrilling fight between 11-time world champion Floyd "Money" Mayweather and Marcos "El Chino" Maidana on May 3, 2014, Fathom Events and Mayweather Promotions are pleased to present the second bout between the two fighters on the big screen. This highly-anticipated event will be broadcast live on Saturday, September 13 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT / 6:00 p.m. MT / 5:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 p.m. AK / 2:00 p.m. HI. "Mayhem: Mayweather vs. Maidana 2" will undoubtedly test the skill and will of both warriors in this electrifying showdown that left both fighters with unfinished business in May, giving Maidana one more chance to claim victory against the undefeated champion.

Tickets for "Mayhem: Mayweather vs. Maidana 2" are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. For a complete list of theater locations and prices, visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change). The event will be broadcast to nearly 570 select movie theaters across the country through Fathom's Digital Broadcast Network.

"I love that fans can go to the movie theaters to watch my fights. Our relationship with Fathom has been a good one thus far and it's only getting stronger," said Mayweather. "This is my first rematch in over a decade and I'm happy that we're going to give fans the opportunity to see it live on the big screen."

"I am so happy that this rematch is being shown on movie screens because when I hand Floyd his first loss, it should be larger than life," said Marcos Maidana. "Our first fight was exciting, but this one is going to be even better and I hope fans are ready."
The undefeated Floyd Mayweather, (46-0, 26 KOs), an 11-time world champion in five weight divisions, remains boxing's biggest attraction, wowing crowds and generating record numbers each time he steps into the ring. During his extraordinary career, he has amassed wins over world champions such as Diego Corrales, Jose Luis Castillo, Arturo Gatti, Zab Judah, Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Juan Manuel Marquez, Shane Mosley, Miguel Cotto, Robert Guerrero and Canelo Alvarez. His May 3 fight against Marcos Maidana not only showed his willingness to go toe-to-toe with one of the hardest-hitting fighters in the sport, but it also revealed his determination and dedication to be known as 'T.B.E' (The Best Ever).

 
Marcos Maidana (35-4, 31 KOs), of Santa Fe, Argentina, captured the attention of boxing and sports fans around the world with his thorough beating of the highly regarded and then-undefeated Adrien Broner on Dec. 14, 2013. The 31-year-old impressively dominated Broner from the opening bell and registered two knockdowns against the three-time world champion. Maidana continued to impress the boxing world in May 2014 when he faced the pound-for-pound king Mayweather. Maidana came out blazing, pinning Mayweather against the ropes, throwing precisely 100 punches in the opening round. By the end of the fight, Maidana had thrown more punches against Mayweather than any opponent, leaving him hungry for another shot at the champion.

"We are pleased to continue to work with Fathom and provide the fans with this unbelievable viewing experience," said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions. "If the first fight was any indication of what is to come between Floyd and Marcos, September 13 will be a fight night to remember, and I can't think of a better way in which to see it happen live."

"The May match-up between Floyd Mayweather and Marcus Maidana had all of us on the edge of our cinema seats as it was an "anything can happen" thrilling fight," Fathom Events Senior Vice President Dan Diamond said. "Fathom Events is thrilled to bring this winner-take-all rematch to cinemas across the nation as boxing fans are sure to witness an epic battle they won't soon forget."

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About AC JV, LLC
Fathom Events is owned by a newly formed entity called AC JV, LLC. Fathom is the recognized leader in the alternative entertainment industry, offering a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events in movie theaters nationwide that include live, high-definition performances of the Metropolitan Opera, the performing arts, major sporting events, music concerts, comedy series, Broadway shows, original programming featuring entertainment's biggest stars, socially relevant documentaries with audience Q&A and much more. Additionally, Fathom events take audiences behind-the-scenes and offer unique extras - creating the ultimate entertainment experience for fans of all ages. Co-owned by the three largest movie theater circuits in the United States, AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), Fathom's live digital broadcast network ("DBN") is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live events to more than 750 locations in 171 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the top 50). For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.

About "Mayhem: Mayweather vs. Maidana 2"
MAYHEM: Mayweather vs. Maidana 2, a 12-round world championship bout for Mayweather's 147-pound titles taking place Saturday, September 13 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona Extra, and O'Reilly Auto Parts. The event will be produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV® and is the fourth fight of a lucrative six-fight deal between Mayweather and Showtime Networks Inc. Mayweather vs. Maidana will be shown on the big screen in movie theaters across the country via Fathom Events. Information will be available at www.fathomevents.com.

Thursday, July 17, 2014

THE "MAYHEM" MARVELS: MAYWEATHER vs. MAIDANA 2 PRESS TOUR WRAPS UP IN LOS ANGELES





PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS

"I don't have to make any adjustments going into this fight; I know what I have to do to win." - Floyd Mayweather

"I think Floyd is going to run around inside the ring. In our first fight, he said he was going to stand up and fight and he didn't. So, it wouldn't surprise me if this time around he does the same thing."- Marcos Maidana

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LOS ANGELES (July 17, 2014) - Eleven-time world champion Floyd "Money" Mayweather and former welterweight titlist Marcos "El Chino" Maidana held their fifth and final announcement press conference in Pershing Square in Los Angeles on Thursday to formally discuss their highly anticipated rematch taking place Saturday, Sept. 13 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, live on SHOWTIME PPV®.

Thursday's press event in Los Angeles concluded a whirlwind five-city, open-to-the-public promotional tour that saw the fighters visit the boxing hotbeds of New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago and San Antonio. 

With Mayweather speaking at the podium, a member of Maidana's team was throwing t-shirts into the pro-Maidana crowd in an attempt to take the attention away from Mayweather. Numerous Argentinian flags waved in the air on a picture perfect afternoon that also happened to be Maidana's 31st birthday.

Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist and Los Angeles native Kendrick Lamar entertained the capacity crowd, which was evenly split for Mayweather and Maidana, prior to the arrival of the World Champion fighters.

Jarrett Stoll and Alec Martinez, two members of the Stanley Cup winning Los Angeles Kings, presented Floyd Mayweather and Marcos Maidana jerseys with "Money" and "Chino" emblazoned on the back at the start of the press conference.

Here's what the participants had to say on Thursday:

FLOYD MAYWEATHER, Eleven-Time, Five-Division World Champion

"Everything on this media tour has been going great. It was crazy to be able to go to Washington D.C. and hold a press conference at midnight and it still be packed. That shows that boxing is very much alive and has loyal fans.

"I started training last night after the ESPYs at 2 a.m., there is no more partying for me, it's time to start getting focused on this fight.

"Marcos Maidana is a very, very dirty fighter. In our last fight he had over 10 low blows, head butts. He's in the wrong sport if he wants to fight a bare knuckle brawl, this is boxing. We are both looking to have careers after boxing; I don't want to risk my health.

"The reason I chose Maidana for a rematch is because of the fans. The bar is set so high for me, the fans expect so much out of me.

"In past fights I would go out and win all 12 rounds. This is the first time my fans have seen someone win multiple rounds against me.

"To be honest, Miguel Cotto and Canelo Alvarez are better fighters than Maidana. They are better, stronger boxers. With me and Canelo, it was more of a chess match as opposed to Maidana who came at me very dirty and reckless. I knew something crazy was going to happen in our fight, which it did, I got a headbutt.

"Even though we are in a brutal sport, if you beat me, do it the right way. I got here with hard work and dedication and a strong belief in my team. Please don't cheat to beat me, if you are going to beat me, earn it the hard way.

"I don't have to make any adjustments going into this fight, but he does. I won the fight. If I spar against someone and they win three of 12 rounds against me, that's a bad day for me. I am a perfectionist and I set the bar so high. Maidana knows in his heart that he didn't win.

"I know that if I lost this fight, then I wouldn't take it again. Maidana isn't stupid, the reason why he is trying to fight me again is because he is going to make more money fighting me than anyone else, even though he knows he will lose again."


MARCOS MAIDANA, Former WBA Welterweight World Champion

"The situation with the gloves is an open issue. It hasn't been closed yet. I'm going to talk to my team, we are going to push for my gloves and he's probably going to fight back. But we won't surrender, we'll keep pushing.

"In our first fight, the glove' issue affected me a little. But now, I know how he [Mayweather] operates and if he wants different gloves, I'll have different gloves waiting for him. I'll bring a few options so I'm not caught off guard again.

"Back in May, I tried to get the attention of the referee in the eighth round because Floyd was fighting very dirty and he didn't even honor that, he tried to pull a Victor Ortiz shot on me. That's the type of fighter he is - dirty and sneaky.

"In all of his fights, he [Mayweather] brings his elbows out. He really likes to use his elbows. One of his moves is to put his elbow in the fighter's throat and the referee for some reason let him get away with it. We all know he [Mayweather] does whatever he wants because he has the judges in his pocket. He is a dirty fighter.

"There were rumors that I got paid to use Floyd's gloves, but that's not true. I had to accept his gloves because otherwise there was not going to be a fight. He basically called off the fight if I didn't use his gloves, so I had to, I had no choice. Unlike him, I had come to fight, not to whine.

"It is no secret that I won the first rounds and he [Mayweather] did better on the last ones. This time around I'm planning to keep up with his rhythm. I'm making adjustments, when he presses I'm going to press him too.

"In my first fight against Floyd, I learned that he's not that great, he's not that superhuman boxer everybody talks about. If I wouldn't have been so anxious looking for the knockout, I would have beat him.

"I think Floyd is going to run around inside the ring. In our first fight, he said he was going to stand up and fight and he didn't. So, it wouldn't surprise me if this time around he does the same thing.

"I pushed him in San Antonio because he gets too close to my face.

"I really don't understand him [Mayweather], so I don't really care for what he says about me. I know he speaks ill, but I don't care."

ROBERT GARCIA, Maidana's Trainer & 2012 Trainer of the Year

"Mayweather's been going around saying that Maidana's a dirty fighter. This is boxing; Maidana finds a way to win.

"If Mayweather believes the first fight was rough, this next fight will be much rougher, believe me.

"I'm bringing somebody new to the training camp. We are starting with basics, running in the morning, timing him. It's going to be run hard, train hard, eat well and rest. That's our recipe to win this upcoming fight.

"I'm going to try to bring him into the ring at a different weight this time. Not as heavy. I think that was a mistake on my behalf. Since it was the first time fighting Mayweather, we wanted to take any advantage.

"Floyd is not as strong as we thought, so we are not making that mistake again. Chino would have been a lot faster and a lot stronger if he would have walked into that ring lighter. He would have had the same energy he had in the first six rounds.

"Sixteen years ago, Mayweather and I were both world champions. He mentioned that he would've liked to fight me, but we don't need to do it on pay-per-view. We can take a walk out back and we'll handle business. I am from Southern California and we know how to handle our business.

"I give Mayweather props for having beautiful women with him. Too bad when they are no longer on payroll they are going to walk away.

"He bet Chino's purse and we responded by saying we'll take the bet if Chino can wear his Mexican Everlast gloves. All I need is a handshake from him, but I know I won't get that."


SEBASTIAN CONTURSI, Maidana's Manager

"We will beat Floyd Mayweather, but first I want to thank Floyd. He is a man of his word giving Chino the rematch.

"We need all the Latinos to support Chino on Sept. 13. You guys are the driving force behind his success."


LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO of Mayweather Promotions

"Mayweather has beat everybody he has faced in the world, everybody. The two fighters will get in there onSept. 13 and the best fighter will win and we all know who that will be.

"You can't disrespect Mayweather's accomplishments. He's the highest-paid athlete in the world and he leads by example. He is not only going to go down as the best to ever do, but also as the best businessman.

"If you just go out there and beat each other's brains out then you aren't going to relate to your kids. Floyd's a very smart fighter and he's going to do what he has to do to win the fight."


STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Executive Vice President & General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports

"SHOWTIME PPV has become the industry leader in PPV. These events keep getting bigger, better and more exciting.

"The first fight between Mayweather and Maidana was one of the most exciting fights in boxing history.

"There is no event like a Mayweather fight with the music and the celebrities. You add to that the ferocity of Maidana and you have the recipe for another unforgettable fight."



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MAYHEM: Mayweather vs. Maidana 2, a 12-round world championship bout for Mayweather's 147-pound titles taking place Saturday, September 13 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona Extra and O'Reilly Auto Parts. The event will be produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV® and is the fourth fight of a lucrative six-fight deal between Mayweather and Showtime Networks Inc.

For more information visit www.mayweatherpromotions.comwww.sports.sho.com, and www.mgmgrand.comand follow on Twitter at @floydmayweather, @chinomaidana, @mayweatherpromo, @ShoSports and @Swanson_Comm, follow the conversation using #Mayhem and become a fan on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/FloydMayweather, www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions, andwww.facebook.com/SHOsports.

THE “MAYHEM” ROLLS ON: FLOYD MAYWEATHER vs. MARCOS MAIDANA CHICAGO PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS




He needs to make some major changes and probably get a new trainer if he wants to have a chance against me.” – Floyd Mayweather

“First, I’m going to give him a beating and then I’m going to knock him out.” – Marcos Maidana

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CHICAGO (July 15, 2014) – The “MAYHEM” that is the Floyd Mayweather and Marcos Maidana cross-country promotional press tour took center stage in Chicago on Tuesday as both fighters resorted to creative tactics to get under their opponent’s skin as they announce their Sept. 13 rematch taking place at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, live on SHOWTIME PPV®.

Eleven-time world champion Mayweather refused to sit down as Maidana and his trainer, Robert Garcia, took their turn at the podium.  Instead, he signed autographs for fans, taunted Garcia and chanted his signature line: “Hard work, dedication.”

Not to be outdone, Maidana and Garcia returned the favor when it was Mayweather’s turn on the dais, jetting off stage to greet a large group of “Chino” fans as they chanted “Ole.” 

Tuesday afternoon’s event at Auditorium Theatre was the third stop on the five-city, open-to-the-public promotional tour, which continues Tuesday evening in San Antonio and Thursday in Los Angeles.

Tickets for the live event are on sale now and are priced at $1,600, $1,200, $850, $600 and $350, not including applicable service charges and taxes. Tickets are limited to eight (8) per person with a limit of four (4) at the $350 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.

Here’s what the participants had to say on Tuesday:

FLOYD MAYWEATHER, Eleven-Time, Five-Division World Champion
“Fighting is not all about power.  It’s about being smart.  I don’t have to change anything.  My job is to go out there and do what I am paid to do – that’s be smart and finish first.  And I always finish first. 

“I’m going to do the same thing I always do.  It’s about blood sweat and tears, and nobody does it better than me. 

“I’ve had some bumps and bruises, but I always stay on top.  His camp needs to make major changes if they want to have a chance. 

“My hand got raised so I don’t need to make any adjustments.  He needs to make some major changes and probably get a new trainer if he wants to have a chance against me.

“I have to watch this guy in there.  He’s dirty.

“If he really feels like he won the first fight then he should bet his purse.  He should put his money where his mouth is.  But he knows he can’t beat me. 

“My legacy and the will to win drives me to keep fighting.  All I have to do is keep racking up victories and putting on a show. 

“If you want to beat me you have to earn it the hard way. 

“Why are we fighting again?  Because the fans wanted it.  I usually dominate my opponents or knock them out.  But this guy won three or four rounds against me, and that never happens. 

“It’s obvious he’s doing something right if he is facing me again and he won a few rounds from me.  But the referee had a bad night last time.  We forgive him but this is going to be a much cleaner fight.  Note of those dirty rabbit punches or elbows. 

“This is not a street fight; this is not an MMA fight.  My health and my career after boxing is what’s important.  He has a wife, he has children.  I could hit this guy without gloves and he could never talk again.  We use gloves to protect ourselves. 

“It's going to be another great showdown because I'm pretty sure he's going to be ready and I'm always ready. We're just going to give the fans what they want to see

“My back is always against the ropes no matter how it plays out in the sport of boxing.  If I dominate a guy they say he's over the hill.  If I don't knock a guy out they say he's slow. I'm not just fighting my opponent, I'm fighting the world - the media, the critics, the haters.  But it comes with the territory. 

“I’m in this position for a reason so all I can do is go out there and be the best Floyd Mayweather.  I just need to dominate, take my time and listen to the instructions that my father gives me.

“Robert Garcia is not the fighter, so he can say whatever he wants to say.  It's up to the fighter to get in there September 13 and show me what he can do.

“This is my era and I just might be on another level.”

MARCOS MAIDANA, Former WBA Welterweight World Champion
“I’m going to have to go for the knockout this time, I have no choice.  Floyd’s defense is very good and at times it is hard to hit him.  That’s why I want to knock him out. 

“First, I’m going to give him a beating and then I’m going to knock him out.  It’s going to be hard to get a decision because he connects well and knows how to score points.

“I’m going to make some technical adjustments, work on my distance and always pressure him.  Our camp last time was great, but we just need to make minor adjustments to get the win. 

“Floyd is trying to get under our skin, but it’s not going to work.  We’re going to do our fighting in the ring and this time we’re going to win.

“Floyd is trying to make us lose our cool.  He’s trying to make us angry so we break concentration.  He does it on purpose because he wants to have the upper hand.  But his comments don’t affect me at all.

“Floyd can say whatever he wants about me.  He knows that I gave him the toughest fight of his life.  The only difference is this time I will knock him out.  

“This will be a different fight.  He knows what I bring to the table and he knows how I fight.  I don’t want to leave any doubt whatsoever.  To beat a champion like Floyd you have to knock him out.

“I promise I’m going to put on a great fight and I’m going to shut his mouth.  He doesn’t respect anything or anyone.  He might have money, but he doesn’t have respect. 

“He thinks he intimidates me?  Nothing intimidates me.  His talk can’t hurt me, his punches can’t hurt me.  Come Sept. 13, he’ll be the one that’s hurt. 

“One hundred percent the gloves made a difference in the last fight.  The gloves I use are fit to my hand and are more comfortable.  But the ones that I was forced to wear were not comfortable. 

“But the bottom line is, this time I’m going to win with any glove that I wear. 

“We only had five weeks of sparring and training camp last time.  But in this camp we’ve already been in the gym for a week and we still have eight weeks to go.  So we will be 100 percent ready for Sept. 13.

“The rematch was unexpected because I thought Floyd was not going to agree (to fight me).   And then, one day out of the blue, I got word Floyd wanted to fight me again.  By then I was already thinking I wasn’t going to fight again this year. 

“For me, what’s really important here is to come out victorious.  I come here to win and I don’t really care about money.

“I think many fighters are obsessed with Mayweather.  Everybody wants to fight him because they get the chance to make history if they win.  And I want to make history.”

ROBERT GARCIA, Maidana’s Trainer
“If Floyd thinks the last fight was tough, this fight is going to be even tougher. 

“I retired 12 years ago, and I heard you talking about me and my fights.  I know that you are going to bring up my fight with [Diego] Corrales –I have nothing to be ashamed of.  I lost to a warrior. He was a great champion and I lost that fight with honor, not like a [expletive]. 

“If I fought like a [expletive] and acted like a [expletive] I’d still be undefeated. Floyd fights like a [expletive] and behaves like a [expletive]. 

“You’ve been bringing up stories about dirty fighting, dirty this, dirty that.  Guess what?  This fight is going to be rougher for you.  You better be ready.

“You are going around telling Chino that you want to place a bet on this fight?  Well, let’s do that bet right now.  You want to put in conditions?  Well, we have our conditions, too. Let’s do a bet where winner takes all.  You have a lot of money.  Winner takes all.

“It looks to me that you are not that sure that you are going to win.  If you were, you would have shaken my hand and agreed to the bet if you were that confident you are going to win.” 

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MAYHEM: Mayweather vs. Maidana 2, a 12-round world championship bout for Mayweather’s 147-pound titles taking place Saturday, September 13 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona Extra and O’Reilly Auto Parts. The event will be produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV® and is the fourth fight of a lucrative six-fight deal between Mayweather and Showtime Networks Inc. Mayweather vs. Maidana will be shown on the big screen in movie theaters across the country via Fathom Events. Information will be available at www.fathomevents.com.

For more information visit www.mayweatherpromotions.comwww.sports.sho.com, andwww.mgmgrand.com and follow on Twitter at @floydmayweather, @chinomaidana, @mayweatherpromo, @ShoSports and @Swanson_Comm,follow the conversation using #Mayhem and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FloydMayweather, www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions, and www.facebook.com/SHOsports.