The best punch landed over both fights was the very last punch landed by Maidana in the 3rd round of the rematch. It was a huge straight right that connected right on the button of Floyd's chin and, just as the punch landed the bell for the end of the round went. Floyd was well buzzed and he kind of fumbled his way in to his corner. It also proved what an hugely underrated chin Floyd had - on the very few occasions that he needed it.
I remember that punch. Mayweather was countering Maidana's jab with a straight right and Maidana caught on, adjusted, and very nearly gave Mayweather his first official knockdown.
I remember that punch. Mayweather was countering Maidana's jab with a straight right and Maidana caught on, adjusted, and very nearly gave Mayweather his first official knockdown.
And these things so often happen with only a few seconds left in the round. That bell has a habit of ringing at just the right time. Even great champions need good luck sometimes.
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