May

Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s first big knockdown? Could be nearer than you think

Fighters from Argentina have been responsible for some of the most dramatic knockdowns in boxing history, and many believe Marcos Maidana has the potential to join that list against Floyd Mayweather Jr.

May

Richard Schaefer: ‘Glove-gate’ averted, Mayweather-Maidana is on

by Lem Satterfield

A glove controversy which jeopardized tonight’s welterweight championship clash between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Marcos Maidana at the MGM Grand on Showtime Pay Per View has been resolved, according to Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer.

May

Marcos Maidana believes, but that’s not nearly enough, says Mayweather

by Tim Smith

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has heard it all, “… this guy here is super fast … this guy got a good left hook … this guy goes to the body good,” but nobody has solved the “May-Vinci Code” yet, he says, and Marcos Maidana won’t be the first.

May

Photo gallery: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Marcos Maidana weigh-in

by The Ring

“The Moment” is here! Well, not quite, but the weigh-in photos are here! Floyd Mayweather Jr., Marcos Maidana, Adrien Broner and others stepped on the scales before tomorrow’s big show. Photos by Naoki Fukuda.

May

Marcos Maidana on Floyd Mayweather Jr.: Somebody’s getting knocked out

by Lem Satterfield

Floyd Mayweather Jr. was led into the weigh-in by rapper 2 Chainz after rival Marcos Maidana had already entered the MGM Grand Garden Arena, which was packed with an estimated 8,000 screaming attendees …

May

Q&A: Anthony Ogogo

by Anson Wainwright

Olympic bronze medalist Anthony Ogogo will have his sixth pro fight on the Mayweather-Maidana undercard this Saturday. The likable British middleweight had a lot to say about his journey to the pros and his big plans for the future.

May

Floyd Mayweather weighs 146 pounds, Marcos Maidana weighs 146.5

by Doug Fischer

Floyd Mayweather Jr. weighed 146 pounds at the official weigh-in for his welterweight championship fight against Marcos Maidana on Friday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, site of their Saturday showdown. Maidana weighed half a pound more, 146.5.

May

Showtime Sports to stream Mayweather-Maidana weigh-in

by Doug Fischer

Showtime Sports will offer a live stream for today’s weigh-in for the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Marcos Maidana mega-event on Saturday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. The stream begins at 5:45 p.m. ET/2:45 p.m. PT.

May

Dougie’s Friday mailbag

by Doug Fischer

Fans share their thoughts on the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Marcos Maidana matchup, “The Moment” promotion, what could (or should) be next for Mayweather, Adrien Broner and Wladimir Klitschko’s accomplishments, and much more in this week’s Friday mailbag. Enjoy!

May

Marcos Maidana relishes underdog role against Floyd Mayweather Jr.

by Doug Fischer

Marcos Maidana doesn’t mind being the underdog going into Saturday’s welterweight championship showdown with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Maidana was an underdog for the best performances of his career.