LAS VEGAS (Sept. 10, 2014) – In only the second rematch of his storied career, 11-time five-division world champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather will square off against former world champion Marcos “El Chino” Maidana in a highly anticipated rematch this Saturday, Sept. 13 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. But before the main event and televised bouts on SHOWTIME and SHOWTIME PPV get underway, some of boxing’s most notable rising stars will enter the ring for their respective tests in the fight capital of the world.
Marcos Rene Maidana
Marcos Maidana
Espinoza: Mayweather vs. Maidana 2 will likely be biggest fight of the year
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Executive VP and General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports
“We’re thrilled to be back here at MGM Grand again, this has become SHOWTIME’s home away from home. This is our fourth event that SHOWTIME is televising from this venue this year, the most of any venue and the sixth in the past two years.
Mayweather: I need a knockout and I’m going for it
LAS VEGAS (Sept. 10, 2014) – Fight week for “MAYHEM: Mayweather vs. Maidana 2” continued Wednesday as the main event fighters, Floyd “Money” Mayweather and Marcos “El Chino” Maidana, hosted their final press conference at the Hollywood Theatre at MGM Grand before their highly anticipated rematch on SHOWTIME PPV Saturday.
Here is what the fighter’s and their teams had to say Wednesday:
FLOYD MAYWEATHER, 11-Time, Five-Division World Champion
Robert Garcia: We [Maidana] refused 10 ounce gloves, will wear 8 ounce ones
By Raj Parmar: An interesting tidbit of information came out today regarding the never ending glove dispute saga between Floyd Mayweather Jr (46-0, 26 KO’s) and Marcos Maidana (35-4, 31 KO’s). There had been some confusion in the boxing world regarding whether Maidana would fight Mayweather in 8 ounce Everlast Powerlock gloves (which he fought Floyd with in May) or a bigger 10 ounce version of the gloves.
After the final Mayweather-Maidana press conference was over today, Maidana’s trainer Robert Garcia spoke with reporters about the gloves issue and revealed that Marcos almost had to wear 10 ounce Everlast Powerlock gloves in the rematch with Floyd. After going through some general paperwork regarding the fight recently, Garcia discovered that the paperwork indicated 10 ounce gloves were to be used by each fighter in the fight. This came as a complete shock to Garcia and he immediately did something about it.
All Access: Mayweather vs. Maidana episode 3 tonight on Showtime
Maidana: I’m going to make history against Mayweather
(Photo credit: Naoki Fakuda) By Chris Williams: Marcos Maidana (35-4, 31 KOs) says he plans on making history on Saturday night in his rematch against WBA/WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr (46-0, 26 KOs) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Maidana was well dressed today with a suit that looked something out of an old Lawrence Welk program from the 60s. Maidana was definitely well dressed for the occasion.
“I am ready to make history,” Maidana said today at the final press conference at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. “I am very well prepared. I know him already. It’s going to be a big advantage for me,” Maidana said.
“Mayhem: Mayweather vs. Maidana 2” Final Press Conference today at 1 pm PT
(Photo credit: Esther Lin/Showtime) By Chris Williams: The “Mayhem: Mayweather vs. Maidana 2” final press conference will be streamed today starting at 1 pm PT for boxing fans to see WBA/WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr and Marcos Maidana make their final comments about their fight on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This is a fight that boxing fans have been looking forward to for the past four months ever since their previous fight last May, which was won by Mayweather by a 12 round majority decision.
Maidana: The rematch benefits me more than Mayweather
(Photo credit: Esther Lin/Showtime) By Chris Williams: Last May, Marcos Maidana (35-4, 31 KOs) seemed to surprise Floyd Mayweather Jr (46-0, 26 KOs) with his ferocious attacking style of fighting. Maidana fought well enough in the early part of the fight to lose by a 12 round majority decision.
Mayweather showed his skills and eventually adapted to Maidana’s aggressive style and was able to win a conclusive 12 round decision. This Saturday, Mayweather and Maidana will be fighting again, and Maidana believes the rematch is going to help him more than Mayweather because he now has a working knowledge of Mayweather’s style of fighting.
Maidana wants Mayweather to fight him toe-to-toe on Saturday
LONDON (Sep 10) – Marcos Maidana has called on pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather to ‘fight him like a man’.
The pair clash for the second successive time, live on BoxNation, this Saturday night from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, with the rugged and rough Argentine calling on Mayweather to not run when they lock horns.
Mayweather: I’m pretty sure Maidana is going for a knockout
LAS VEGAS (Sept. 9, 2014) – “MAYHEM: Mayweather vs. Maidana 2” fight week is officially here as Floyd “Money” Mayweather, Marcos “El Chino” Maidana and all the fighters in the SHOWTIME PPV® and SHOWTIME® televised action Saturday made their grand arrivals at a jam-packed lobby at MGM Grand this afternoon.
Here is what the fighters had to say upon their arrivals in Las Vegas Tuesday:
FLOYD MAYWEATHER, 11-time, Five-division World Champion
“It’s all about excitement. Saturday is about giving the fans what they want to see. It could be round one or round 13, but it’s all about the fans.
“I’m pretty sure Maidana is going for the knockout. I’m going for the knockout so this is going to be an amazing show. I have a brilliant game plan and we’ll see how it plays out Saturday.