Maidana does have better options out there at 147 or from 140's willing to move up. Also lets remember the first fight was more enticing to Maidana for a few reasons.
1. Broner was a 147 title holder. 2. He was undefeated and had a lot of hype attached to him. This fight would presumably be for no titles, so no incentive there, and since Maidana already handed Broner his first L, that aura of invincibility is gone.
Yes, Broner did grant Maidana the opportunity to fight him the first time around, but lets not pretend that Broner thought it was going to be a tough night. He expected to Maidana to be just a stepping stone and a decent name on his resume, but he got more than he asked for.
Would still love to see a rematch because the first fight was good, but I understand if Maidana wants to seek better options. I also feel that Maidana knows that the Broner fight is always going to be there for him, as Broner feels he has to rectify his first professional loss, so theres no hurry for him.
1. Broner was a 147 title holder. 2. He was undefeated and had a lot of hype attached to him. This fight would presumably be for no titles, so no incentive there, and since Maidana already handed Broner his first L, that aura of invincibility is gone.
Yes, Broner did grant Maidana the opportunity to fight him the first time around, but lets not pretend that Broner thought it was going to be a tough night. He expected to Maidana to be just a stepping stone and a decent name on his resume, but he got more than he asked for.
Would still love to see a rematch because the first fight was good, but I understand if Maidana wants to seek better options. I also feel that Maidana knows that the Broner fight is always going to be there for him, as Broner feels he has to rectify his first professional loss, so theres no hurry for him.
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