Comments Thread For: Schaefer: Maidana Rematch is Dangerous For Broner

[Ferrarijones]

I agree. I see Maidana doing the same thing to Broner in the rematch, probably stopping him this time. He doesn't have the power at 147 that he did at the lower weights, he fights too flatfooted, gets tagged too cleanly, and doesn't throw enough punches. Plus his stamina is questionable and he doesn't adjust. I don't see how he will miraculiously overcome all these shortcomings to beat Maidana in the rematch.

If anything he should rematch Paulie just to build his confidence and get another 147 fight under him so he can adjust to the weight. Or move down to 140 and see what he can do there.

Why this fight isn't on the Mayweather undercard is beyond me. They could stack that card with Broner-Maidana II, Keith Thurman vs. Porter, and Garcia versus someone (Guerrero) and it would be a great PPV imo.

[jwheels9876]

Broner won't beat Maidana by running. He needs to let his fists go. He can't sit back and do what he did last fight. Broner has a lot of early ko's. He has to get back to that attack mode early in fights to have a chance this time around. Otherwise his goose is cooked.

That style is fine against 130-135 lb guys when you're the bigger stronger faster guy. He trys that against maidana, he'll get caught and he will go down again. He needs to fight Maidana the same way Floyd would..stick and move,in and out and try not to eat any flush shots cause he doesn't have the chin Floyd has.

[Mr. Philadel]

At least he wants the rematch. Wlad did not rematch Sanders and Kostya did not rematch Phillips. When you get you as kicked and are willing to risk getting it kicked again, forget your management. Your pride is bigger than that. Had he just moved on never rematching Maidana, I would've jumped off of his wagon asap.

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This rematch is a MUST for AB....any other fight would've made me start looking at him differently.....he knows what he have to do and I expect him to stay smart and disciplined....he'll be alright!!!

[Bushbaby]

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This rematch is a MUST for AB....any other fight would've made me start looking at him differently.....he knows what he have to do and I expect him to stay smart and disciplined....he'll be alright!!!

Add to that the reality of this fight being the best thing for Maidana. I don't see why people would complain about it.

[jwheels9876]

Add to that the reality of this fight being the best thing for Maidana. I don't see why people would complain about it.

Unless you considered him as Floyd's next opponent? Thats probably 3-4x the money right there and Thats better for Maidana. I'm only mentioning that if in fact there was no rematch clause and they are forcing Maidana to rematch Broner.

[Frank Ducketts]

That style is fine against 130-135 lb guys when you're the bigger stronger faster guy. He trys that against maidana, he'll get caught and he will go down again. He needs to fight Maidana the same way Floyd would..stick and move,in and out and try not to eat any flush shots cause he doesn't have the chin Floyd has.

Broner has to do what he has to do to win period. My point is that he can't sit back like he did last fight. We can discuss strategy, but the bottom line i that Broner can't sit back and look to shoulder roll Maidana's punches.

[Bushbaby]

Unless you considered him as Floyd's next opponent? Thats probably 3-4x the money right there and Thats better for Maidana. I'm only mentioning that if in fact there was no rematch clause and they are forcing Maidana to rematch Broner.

I don't know how much Maidana would have been paid as opposed to what he'll make in the rematch.

I do know that if Maidana fought Floyd, he'd lose the fight and his title rather easily.

He can and should beat Broner, he's making for money in the rematch and he keeps his strap.

[jwheels9876]

I don't know how much Maidana would have been paid as opposed to what he'll make in the rematch.

I do know that if Maidana fought Floyd, he'd lose the fight and his title rather easily.

He can and should beat Broner, he's making for money in the rematch and he keeps his strap.

I agree he loses 12-0 or 11-1 to Floyd.
I also agree its his most lucrative option without Floyd.
Take care.

[lutenco]

Broner WHO???

[theocdog]

If He loses again in an immediate rematch he becomes a stepping stone. He should go down to 140 and rebuild his name.