Could Floyd Mayweather beat Marcos Maidana without taking damage?

[Doctor_Tenma]

I think I'll be critical if Mayweather plays it safe, Maidana is not only easy to hit but he has stamina issues and he's weak to the body as well. I see Mayweather slicing through him but at the very least, get him out of there if the opportunity presents itself.

[IronDanHamza]

Floyd gonna work vs Maidana but I doubt Maidana can catch Floyd,,

Floyd is just that good.. Maidana is going to have a few moments and Floyd has to be careful not to get tagged like he did vs Shane.. Maidana tags him, it could be the difference maker with marcos

One thing Maidana will do or try and do is rough him up, dirty tactics, elbows, rabbit punches, punches on the break etc. Try and make Mayweather uncomfortable and obviously can crack in both hands.

Mayweather would just give it right back though.

[IronDanHamza]

I think I'll be critical if Mayweather plays it safe, Maidana is not only easy to hit but he has stamina issues and he's weak to the body as well. I see Mayweather slicing through him but at the very least, get him out of there if the opportunity presents itself.

Floyd isn't stopping him.

Even if he has him hurt he's still not stopping him.

He doesn't look for stoppages at all at this point. Only way a stoppage will come is if he wants a huge shot like he did Hatton and that's not happening with Maidana.

He's willing to coast especially if he's miles ahead going into the last few rounds.

[Sugar Adam Ali]

One thing Maidana will do or try and do is rough him up, dirty tactics, elbows, rabbit punches, punches on the break etc. Try and make Mayweather uncomfortable and obviously can crack in both hands.

Mayweather would just give it right back though.

Yeah Maidana is going to try and rough up Floyd, but it will be curious to see if Maidana shells up after a few rounds like a lot of other Floyd opponents..

[ADP02]

Floyd will be either doing a lot of movement in the ring or holding or more than likely a bit of both. This will frustrate Maidana .... and then it's a wrap!

If Devon Alexander can do it, so can Floyd ..... unless we get a good ref that doesn't go for all the holding/elbowing like in the Devon fight.

[IronDanHamza]

Yeah Maidana is going to try and rough up Floyd, but it will be curious to see if Maidana shells up after a few rounds like a lot of other Floyd opponents..

I doubt it.

That's honestly why I actually like this fight.

Maidana isn't going to have any respect for Maidana and even if he's getting tagged he'll just keep coming. First time probably since Hatton.

Plus, Floyd's getting on isn't he. He's slowly but surely approaching 40 now.

[LoadedWraps]

I like the part where someone suggests that people are underrating Maidana, while ignoring that not only are they overrating Maidana, but also severely underrated the best boxer in the world.

"You haven't studied Maidana's fights"

STFU. Apparently you haven't "studied" Mayweather.

It goes both ways. Anyone who has studied both should realize Maidana poses a threat. Sure, on paper Floyd walks circles around him, but to presume Maidana doesn't possess the tools to hurt Floyd is asinine. Maidana is faster and more technically sound than ever before, and would not just be showing up for a paycheck.

Floyd is never unprepared, so he will never underestimate an opponent, and his drive and dedication is second to none, but Floyd is still a human being, just like Maidana, let's not get carried away and act like Maidana has no chance, because he has a better chance than anynone else has had since DLH.

It's an exciting fight because Chino will make it so, sure you can say "floyd is too fast, won't be touched, yadayada" I know, I say it all the time too, but Maidana presents problems that you can't easily replicate in sparring, Floyd should be the heavy favorite here no matter what, but I am behind Maidana, and I am not ignorant to the sport, so while I have been wrong before, I am right more often than not, but I say Maidana brings the fight out of Floyd and it becomes a war.

[Sugar Adam Ali]

I doubt it.

That's honestly why I actually like this fight.

Maidana isn't going to have any respect for Maidana and even if he's getting tagged he'll just keep coming. First time probably since Hatton.

Plus, Floyd's getting on isn't he. He's slowly but surely approaching 40 now.

Good point about Floyd and age... I think he is still leagues above everyone else but if his legs don't show up or legs fade after 6, Floyd will have a very tough time if he is stationary with Maidana

[DoubleMM]

Chino is getting stopped. Pretty sure of it.

[punchr]

It goes both ways. Anyone who has studied both should realize Maidana poses a threat. Sure, on paper Floyd walks circles around him, but to presume Maidana doesn't possess the tools to hurt Floyd is asinine. Maidana is faster and more technically sound than ever before, and would not just be showing up for a paycheck.

Floyd is never unprepared, so he will never underestimate an opponent, and his drive and dedication is second to none, but Floyd is still a human being, just like Maidana, let's not get carried away and act like Maidana has no chance, because he has a better chance than anynone else has had since DLH.

It's an exciting fight because Chino will make it so, sure you can say "floyd is too fast, won't be touched, yadayada" I know, I say it all the time too, but Maidana presents problems that you can't easily replicate in sparring, Floyd should be the heavy favorite here no matter what, but I am behind Maidana, and I am not ignorant to the sport, so while I have been wrong before, I am right more often than not, but I say Maidana brings the fight out of Floyd and it becomes a war.

Excellent post. I am not alone! Some fans see the same things I am seeing. This is great.