Why is Maidana an underdog?

[BartBears]

the judges have a history of robbing alexander opponents

especially in the LOU


and the fight is ten rounds, which, for a pressure fighter like maidana whose power holds until the final round, is a huge disadvantage

true that's a disadvantage for Maidana

[freeloada]

I agree. I see a robbery brewing in St Lou... Hopefully he does knock Alexander out. Put some money up in Vegas for this fight... Might pay off..

[El.Naranjito707]

unless Maidana knocks Alexander out....

Alexander will automatically win

True. It is in Devons hometown for one... Devon did a great counterpunching job against Urango so we will see how it goes.

[bMak]

Because a good boxer should be able to handle him. His will and tough ess aren't attributes that show up on paper.

[GoogleMe]

THey will find a way to make Alexander win, even if he's knocked out...

[Boxingtech718v2]

Maidana has to sell out to win he is a slow starter that usually loses the first couple rounds. That plays into Alexander who likes to pit pat away before he commits to anything. In fact Maidana might be tailor made for Devon being a slow short plodder similar to Urango.

[joseph5620]

I think it's due in large part with him struggling so badly with an aged Morales.

This^. Maidana is not nearly as good as some people think he is.

[110110110]

Maidana has to sell out to win he is a slow starter that usually loses the first couple rounds. That plays into Alexander who likes to pit pat away before he commits to anything. In fact Maidana might be tailor made for Devon being a slow short plodder similar to Urango.

He is not a slow starter, he tried to kill Amir as soon as the bell rang ,was swinging away on morales from the get go, and knocked down Ortiz in the first round.

Its the other way around, alexander needs to be on his A game from the get go if he dos his tit tat puching, maidana will catch up to him and give him hell.

[-Antonio-]

If this fight were in Vegas and 12 rounds it'd be an even money fight.

But it's in St Louis, and only a 10 round fight, so Alexander should be favored.

I can't believe Alexander is fighting another 10 round fight btw. That's ridiculous for a guy who's supposed to be a top fighter. He has a lot to prove even if he continues to be in tough fights. 10 round fights are for prospects.

[FJRod]

Anyone has any idea why is Maidana such an underdog in this fight? My logic says Alexander should be the underdog.
I am just guessing.....they know sth we don't.....maybe

Well is a cliche but styles do make fights and for this not only do we have home advantage but also fight goes for 10 rds. Which will benefit Alexander. As much as I dislike Alexander as a fighter I think he pulls this one. I hope I'm wayyyy wrong.