Sissy Mayweather looking for excuse to CANCEL FIGHT!!!

Lil Foyg Sissyweather always has to have it his way, have it his way, he can't have it no other way. He says the MX Blue gloves which the Nevada Athletic Commssion tested out 2 hours ago (Pacific Time) and determined them to be OK TOTALLY LEGAL 100%---- Gayweather is cancelling the fight unless Maidana does NOT wear them.

Sop Maidana goes and gets a Stock Red pair of gloves from the Commission and Floyd says NO WAY, that that pair is also unevenly padded with horsehair and foam. Focking whining piece of crap he is! he thinks he can set the terms and conditions.

THIS FIGHT IS OFF!

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Lil Foyg Sissyweather always has to have it his way, have it his way, he can't have it no other way. He says the MX Blue gloves which the Nevada Athletic Commssion tested out 2 hours ago (Pacific Time) and determined them to be OK TOTALLY LEGAL 100%---- Gayweather is cancelling the fight unless Maidana does NOT wear them.

Sop Maidana goes and gets a Stock Red pair of gloves from the Commission and Floyd says NO WAY, that that pair is also unevenly padded with horsehair and foam. Focking whining piece of crap he is! he thinks he can set the terms and conditions.

THIS FIGHT IS OFF!

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You're the sissy..

Floyd can set the terms and conditions..that's how it is when you're at the top.

Oscar did that and more...I bet you didn't have a problem with that.

you little pansy-ass twit. WTF do you know what I thought about de la Hoya. Candy-ass bitch. :cool:

@Andre

we got another winner here :cool:

The fight is on Brock, it's nothing more than psychological warfare m8.

It will matter not to Mayweather what bloody gloves Chino wears really ;)

Completely inaccurate description of the proceedings. But carry on with your phantasy.

"............Maidana wanted to wear a custom-made powder blue pair of Everlast MX boxing gloves. Mayweather and Leonard Ellerbe, the CEO of Mayweather Promotions, objected to the padding in the custom gloves. Francisco Aguilar, chairman of the Nevada Athletic Commission, examined those gloves and ruled they were unfit for competition because of the distribution of padding.

However, Aguilar ruled a stock red pair of Everlast MX gloves were acceptable and he approved them for use. Mayweather complained about the padding in those, but Aguilar stood firm and said those were legal.

He then ordered the sides to settle the dispute among themselves, since the commission had approved the Everlast MX gloves. Ellerbe left a meeting among the camps and said, "No fight."

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Lil Foyg Sissyweather always has to have it his way, have it his way, he can't have it no other way. He says the MX Blue gloves which the Nevada Athletic Commssion tested out 2 hours ago (Pacific Time) and determined them to be OK TOTALLY LEGAL 100%---- Gayweather is cancelling the fight unless Maidana does NOT wear them.

Sop Maidana goes and gets a Stock Red pair of gloves from the Commission and Floyd says NO WAY, that that pair is also unevenly padded with horsehair and foam. Focking whining piece of crap he is! he thinks he can set the terms and conditions.

THIS FIGHT IS OFF!

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Fuck this shit. I got Floyd's back on this one. If you know boxing history, you know Latin American fighters will do all kinds of dodgy shit with their gloves. Look at that punk ass Antonio Margarito, going back even further, look at Luis Resto.

These guys will put cement in there gloves or a brick if no-one watches their ass and fuck what the commission says too. They don't give a fuck. They hate Mayweather ass too. They don't care for Mayweather's safety. Gloves are gloves, if Maidana thinks he can whup Floyd, why not put on another pair ?

He's getting the biggest pay day of his life (8 million) so just shut the fuck up, does as your told, because Mayweather is running he show and get the fight on. Everyone needs to chill.

The fight WILL happen and the only mistake Maidana made is signing for the fight in the first place because to me, he has two chances, slim and none...........and slim just left town. Say what you want about Floyd Mayweather, he may have made a lot of mistakes out of the ring, but he's never made any in it.

Maidana wanted to wear a custom-made powder blue pair of Everlast MX boxing gloves. Mayweather and Leonard Ellerbe, the CEO of Mayweather Promotions, objected to the padding in the custom gloves. Francisco Aguilar, chairman of the Nevada Athletic Commission, examined those gloves and ruled they were unfit for competition because of the distribution of padding.

However, Aguilar ruled a stock red pair of Everlast MX gloves were acceptable and he approved them for use. Mayweather complained about the padding in those, but Aguilar stood firm and said those were legal.

He then ordered the sides to settle the dispute among themselves, since the commission had approved the Everlast MX gloves. Ellerbe left a meeting among the camps and said, "No fight."

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"............Maidana wanted to wear a custom-made powder blue pair of Everlast MX boxing gloves. Mayweather and Leonard Ellerbe, the CEO of Mayweather Promotions, objected to the padding in the custom gloves. Francisco Aguilar, chairman of the Nevada Athletic Commission, examined those gloves and ruled they were unfit for competition because of the distribution of padding.

However, Aguilar ruled a stock red pair of Everlast MX gloves were acceptable and he approved them for use. Mayweather complained about the padding in those, but Aguilar stood firm and said those were legal.

He then ordered the sides to settle the dispute among themselves, since the commission had approved the Everlast MX gloves. Ellerbe left a meeting among the camps and said, "No fight."

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Now this is a more accurate description

OK so Ellerbe said NO FIGHT. There will be NO FIGHT.

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Lil Foyg Sissyweather always has to have it his way, have it his way, he can't have it no other way. He says the MX Blue gloves which the Nevada Athletic Commssion tested out 2 hours ago (Pacific Time) and determined them to be OK TOTALLY LEGAL 100%---- Gayweather is cancelling the fight unless Maidana does NOT wear them.

Sop Maidana goes and gets a Stock Red pair of gloves from the Commission and Floyd says NO WAY, that that pair is also unevenly padded with horsehair and foam. Focking whining piece of crap he is! he thinks he can set the terms and conditions.

THIS FIGHT IS OFF!

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Fuck this shit. I got Floyd's back on this one. If you know boxing history, you know Latin American fighters will do all kinds of dodgy shit with their gloves. Look at that punk ass Antonio Margarito, going back even further, look at Luis Resto.

These guys will put cement in there gloves or a brick if no-one watches their ass and fuck what the commission says too. They don't give a fuck. They hate Mayweather ass too. They don't care for Mayweather's safety. Gloves are gloves, if Maidana thinks he can whup Floyd, why not put on another pair ?

He's getting the biggest pay day of his life (8 million) so just shut the fuck up, does as your told, because Mayweather is running he show and get the fight on. Everyone needs to chill.

The fight WILL happen and the only mistake Maidana made is signing for the fight in the first place because to me, he has two chances, slim and none...........and slim just left town. Say what you want about Floyd Mayweather, he may have made a lot of mistakes out of the ring, but he's never made any in it.

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Agreed. I personally think the guy is a toss myself but I there's no denying such greatness where it counts ;)

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OK so Ellerbe said NO FIGHT. There will be NO FIGHT.

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I think we can be rather certain the fight will go on. One side tried to mess with the other bringing gloves that were completely unfit. The other side messes back by letting them sweat the potential lost opportunity. In the end Maidana wears standard gloves and gets beat soundly.

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Completely inaccurate description of the proceedings. But carry on with your phantasy.

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A paid Mayweather blogger.... so, soooo sad!

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Completely inaccurate description of the proceedings. But carry on with your phantasy.

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A paid Mayweather blogger.... so, soooo sad!

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Ron Swanson is not, he is a fair minded poster, however Cyclone may be. What are the chances we never see him again after the Mayweather fight.

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Completely inaccurate description of the proceedings. But carry on with your phantasy.

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A paid Mayweather blogger.... so, soooo sad!

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Ron Swanson is not, he is a fair minded poster, however Cyclone may be. What are the chances we never see him again after the Mayweather fight.

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I wouldn't say fair because I'm too passionate about the sport and an occasional drunk. But definitely not on a payroll. I could use some extra income if someone could tell me where to apply though???

Dude should get on his knees and blow Mayweather for the money he is getting paid. Just wear the standard why would he want different gloves its kinda silly. I don't care for Mayweather but when he had to bend down and take it to get a fight with Oscar he did so tough shit for the other guy.

My opinion is that this is a prefabricated stunt to drum up some last-minute interest/press in a fight that was doomed to pale in comparison to Mayweather's showdown with Canelo.

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Dude should get on his knees and blow Mayweather for the money he is getting paid. Just wear the standard why would he want different gloves its kinda silly. I don't care for Mayweather but when he had to bend down and take it to get a fight with Oscar he did so tough shit for the other guy.

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IDK man. Floyd wears pillows. If he's forced to wear Floyds style that nearly kills any intrigue the fight has. The first pair was bunk but Maidana should be allowed to wear a different pair of Everlast. If Floyd didn't like that he should have put it in the contract. At least then Marcos could have prepared for what he would be working with. I'll join the critics if Marcos is really forced to wear Floyds style of Grants. But I highly doubt it comes to that.

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you little pansy-ass twit. WTF do you know what I thought about de la Hoya. Candy-ass bitch. :cool:

@Andre

we got another winner here :cool:

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Something is definately wrong with this tiny keyboard warrior.

Too much sugar in his tank.

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A paid Mayweather blogger.... so, soooo sad!

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Ron Swanson is not, he is a fair minded poster, however Cyclone may be. What are the chances we never see him again after the Mayweather fight.

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^^^Unpaid Top Rank shill...

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My opinion is that this is a prefabricated stunt to drum up some last-minute interest/press in a fight that was doomed to pale in comparison to Mayweather's showdown with Canelo.

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Canelo's first PPV did the SAME numbers as Floyd's 1rst ppv against BALDOMIR...350,000 PPV buys.

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Lil Foyg Sissyweather always has to have it his way, have it his way, he can't have it no other way. He says the MX Blue gloves which the Nevada Athletic Commssion tested out 2 hours ago (Pacific Time) and determined them to be OK TOTALLY LEGAL 100%---- Gayweather is cancelling the fight unless Maidana does NOT wear them.

Sop Maidana goes and gets a Stock Red pair of gloves from the Commission and Floyd says NO WAY, that that pair is also unevenly padded with horsehair and foam. Focking whining piece of crap he is! he thinks he can set the terms and conditions.

THIS FIGHT IS OFF!

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Fuck this shit. I got Floyd's back on this one. If you know boxing history, you know Latin American fighters will do all kinds of dodgy shit with their gloves. Look at that punk ass Antonio Margarito, going back even further, look at Luis Resto.

These guys will put cement in there gloves or a brick if no-one watches their ass and fuck what the commission says too. They don't give a fuck. They hate Mayweather ass too. They don't care for Mayweather's safety. Gloves are gloves, if Maidana thinks he can whup Floyd, why not put on another pair ?

He's getting the biggest pay day of his life (8 million) so just shut the fuck up, does as your told, because Mayweather is running he show and get the fight on. Everyone needs to chill.

The fight WILL happen and the only mistake Maidana made is signing for the fight in the first place because to me, he has two chances, slim and none...........and slim just left town. Say what you want about Floyd Mayweather, he may have made a lot of mistakes out of the ring, but he's never made any in it.

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Agreed. I personally think the guy is a toss myself but I there's no denying such greatness where it counts ;)

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shut the fuck up Jesse Jackson wanna be . I would call you the "N" word but I unlike you have class. There have been many black and white boxers alike that have done shady things with gloves. Resto has come forward and apologized because he kind of new but was not certain his "Black" ass trainer Panama Lewis removed the padding. Second off all grouping all Latin American fighters as one entity is ignorant. Argentina and Puerto Rican fighters are nothing alike. Grouping (Mayweather) American black fighters with african fighters is just as stupid. This just goes to show you stupidity is still rampant from a Donald Sterling wanna be poster and that Pac fans may wear the crown for most stupid but Floyd fans are right behind. The contract is already created and signed. The two gloves are approved by the commission not only is Floyd acting like a big pussy but a Big Stinky Diana Ross fro like pussy with chlamydia . In addition the gloves are examined again just before the fight. Know your boxing before you post emotional nut hugging responses!!!

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My opinion is that this is a prefabricated stunt to drum up some last-minute interest/press in a fight that was doomed to pale in comparison to Mayweather's showdown with Canelo.

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Canelo's first PPV did the SAME numbers as Floyd's 1rst ppv against BALDOMIR...350,000 PPV buys.

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All promotional for late PPV $$$$. Whether Maidana is part of it is irrelevant. Money always pulls this crap to gather more PPV and to disrupt opponents plans. Smart but bitch tendencies

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Completely inaccurate description of the proceedings. But carry on with your phantasy.

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A paid Mayweather blogger.... so, soooo sad!

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Ron Swanson is not, he is a fair minded poster, however Cyclone may be. What are the chances we never see him again after the Mayweather fight.

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I wouldn't say fair because I'm too passionate about the sport and an occasional drunk. But definitely not on a payroll. I could use some extra income if someone could tell me where to apply though???

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ykdadamaja is a paid Pac blogger and sexual groupie.

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Dude should get on his knees and blow Mayweather for the money he is getting paid. Just wear the standard why would he want different gloves its kinda silly. I don't care for Mayweather but when he had to bend down and take it to get a fight with Oscar he did so tough shit for the other guy.

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IDK man. Floyd wears pillows. If he's forced to wear Floyds style that nearly kills any intrigue the fight has. The first pair was bunk but Maidana should be allowed to wear a different pair of Everlast. If Floyd didn't like that he should have put it in the contract. At least then Marcos could have prepared for what he would be working with. I'll join the critics if Marcos is really forced to wear Floyds style of Grants. But I highly doubt it comes to that.

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Good points. As you say his only chance is a left field shot most likely and Grants would definitely squash those hopes.

I'm surprised they didn't plant Panama Lewis in the crowd. Ellerbe yacking that they don’t care about the brand but care about pad and sewing direction. So in other words you care about the brand? Maidana should come to the ring wearing Reyes. Everlast are no more a punchers glove really then Grants are. And Floyd saying "just wear the shit we brought" or something like that is unbelievable after that show. Oh yeah I forgot it was all just a head game right?

Floyd sounded like a baby but he had a point. Those gloves were custom made in Mexico. Most likely in a Cleto Reyes factory where they changed nothing but the cover and lettering. They make Levi 501's in Mexico also. Complete with red tag and Strauss markings. They are not Levi's. I think Maidana orchestrated this not Mayweather. I think Floyd got played. And again Maidana should now go for Reyes and flat out refuse to wear Grants.

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Dude should get on his knees and blow Mayweather for the money he is getting paid. Just wear the standard why would he want different gloves its kinda silly. I don't care for Mayweather but when he had to bend down and take it to get a fight with Oscar he did so tough shit for the other guy.

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IDK man. Floyd wears pillows. If he's forced to wear Floyds style that nearly kills any intrigue the fight has. The first pair was bunk but Maidana should be allowed to wear a different pair of Everlast. If Floyd didn't like that he should have put it in the contract. At least then Marcos could have prepared for what he would be working with. I'll join the critics if Marcos is really forced to wear Floyds style of Grants. But I highly doubt it comes to that.

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Good points. As you say his only chance is a left field shot most likely and Grants would definitely squash those hopes.

I'm surprised they didn't plant Panama Lewis in the crowd. Ellerbe yacking that they don’t care about the brand but care about pad and sewing direction. So in other words you care about the brand? Maidana should come to the ring wearing Reyes. Everlast are no more a punchers glove really then Grants are. And Floyd saying "just wear the shit we brought" or something like that is unbelievable after that show. Oh yeah I forgot it was all just a head game right?

Floyd sounded like a baby but he had a point. Those gloves were custom made in Mexico. Most likely in a Cleto Reyes factory where they changed nothing but the cover and lettering. They make Levi 501's in Mexico also. Complete with red tag and Strauss markings. They are not Levi's. I think Maidana orchestrated this not Mayweather. I think Floyd got played. And again Maidana should now go for Reyes and flat out refuse to wear Grants.

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They have cleared it up and Marcos will be wearing Everlast. Nobody is sure if he'll wear a different pair of Everlast MX which they had the issue with or a different type of Everlast. I like your idea. If you don't like my Everlasts I'll wear punchers gloves what now haha. Oddly I've come to the conclusion since everyone except Ellerbe acted understanding and fair that this was genuine. Floyd stutters when he has to think. I think it was bad gloves, Garcia didn't know anything going in it just happened and was resolved.

I suppose since the idea this issue was genuine is probably not the norm I'll explain my reasoning.

Everyone except Ellerbe was reasonable. And Ellerbe is paid to not be reasonable in such a scenario.

Floyd stutters if he has to think and he wasn't stuttering so his reaction feels genuine.

Most importantly they didn't push the "fight off/fight on" stuff to ESPN to grab headlines If it's a sales strategy you push it to every media. As is only true fans have any idea and you don't market to us.

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Dude should get on his knees and blow Mayweather for the money he is getting paid. Just wear the standard why would he want different gloves its kinda silly. I don't care for Mayweather but when he had to bend down and take it to get a fight with Oscar he did so tough shit for the other guy.

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IDK man. Floyd wears pillows. If he's forced to wear Floyds style that nearly kills any intrigue the fight has. The first pair was bunk but Maidana should be allowed to wear a different pair of Everlast. If Floyd didn't like that he should have put it in the contract. At least then Marcos could have prepared for what he would be working with. I'll join the critics if Marcos is really forced to wear Floyds style of Grants. But I highly doubt it comes to that.

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Good points. As you say his only chance is a left field shot most likely and Grants would definitely squash those hopes.

I'm surprised they didn't plant Panama Lewis in the crowd. Ellerbe yacking that they don’t care about the brand but care about pad and sewing direction. So in other words you care about the brand? Maidana should come to the ring wearing Reyes. Everlast are no more a punchers glove really then Grants are. And Floyd saying "just wear the shit we brought" or something like that is unbelievable after that show. Oh yeah I forgot it was all just a head game right?

Floyd sounded like a baby but he had a point. Those gloves were custom made in Mexico. Most likely in a Cleto Reyes factory where they changed nothing but the cover and lettering. They make Levi 501's in Mexico also. Complete with red tag and Strauss markings. They are not Levi's. I think Maidana orchestrated this not Mayweather. I think Floyd got played. And again Maidana should now go for Reyes and flat out refuse to wear Grants.

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What does made in Mexico have to do with anything if they are accepted by the commission. What is the country of actual mfg origin of all Everlast and Grant Gloves. Boxing is a global not just a USA sport.

I really loved your recommendation to just use Reyes gloves

The good thing is, they found this out with the gloves before the game, can you imagine what would happend if this was found out after teh game.

I hate these cheap publicity stunts, it makes me feel the whole fight is in for a fix.

While they could have saved some of the drama...the fact that the commission did not like or approve the first pair...shows Mayweather had a valid point and this was not "orchestrated." I agree...Chino shouldn't have to wear Grants...but if his team was trying to get by with some gloves that even the boxing commission thought where no good....that is shady. Anyways...seems to be resolved. Lets hope for an exciting fight.

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Dude should get on his knees and blow Mayweather for the money he is getting paid. Just wear the standard why would he want different gloves its kinda silly. I don't care for Mayweather but when he had to bend down and take it to get a fight with Oscar he did so tough shit for the other guy.

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IDK man. Floyd wears pillows. If he's forced to wear Floyds style that nearly kills any intrigue the fight has. The first pair was bunk but Maidana should be allowed to wear a different pair of Everlast. If Floyd didn't like that he should have put it in the contract. At least then Marcos could have prepared for what he would be working with. I'll join the critics if Marcos is really forced to wear Floyds style of Grants. But I highly doubt it comes to that.

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Good points. As you say his only chance is a left field shot most likely and Grants would definitely squash those hopes.

I'm surprised they didn't plant Panama Lewis in the crowd. Ellerbe yacking that they don’t care about the brand but care about pad and sewing direction. So in other words you care about the brand? Maidana should come to the ring wearing Reyes. Everlast are no more a punchers glove really then Grants are. And Floyd saying "just wear the shit we brought" or something like that is unbelievable after that show. Oh yeah I forgot it was all just a head game right?

Floyd sounded like a baby but he had a point. Those gloves were custom made in Mexico. Most likely in a Cleto Reyes factory where they changed nothing but the cover and lettering. They make Levi 501's in Mexico also. Complete with red tag and Strauss markings. They are not Levi's. I think Maidana orchestrated this not Mayweather. I think Floyd got played. And again Maidana should now go for Reyes and flat out refuse to wear Grants.

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What does made in Mexico have to do with anything if they are accepted by the commission. What is the country of actual mfg origin of all Everlast and Grant Gloves. Boxing is a global not just a USA sport.

I really loved your recommendation to just use Reyes gloves

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The commission official rejected them and normally I would not care where they are made but in this case it would appear they were part of a publicity stunt and like I said you can buy almost any name product from Mexico whether licensed or not and it makes a big difference where something is made. Next time you are in Mexico buy a pair of button front Levi's or a polo shirt and tell me the difference. In addition if they are now using everlasts that were not custom made for Maidana and its all cool now suggests that in fact something was wrong with those custom gloves and where and how they were made.

It shouldn't matter what kind of gloves Maidana wears outside of a prop. I dont care who Floyd is. The rules on gloves were well in place before he ever came along. Maidana should be able to wear Reyes or Rival. That is unless Maidana gave him the power to decide in the contract like Hagler did against Leonard? I never saw the contract.

the CEO of Everlast said the only difference between the gloves Maidana wanted to wear and the ones hes wearing is that he had his Customized to be the same color as the Argentinian flag and the regular ones are just red. they were Custom Blue Everlast MX and the ones hes wearing are Stock Everlast MX. Only difference is the color.

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the CEO of Everlast said the only difference between the gloves Maidana wanted to wear and the ones hes wearing is that he had his Customized to be the same color as the Argentinian flag and the regular ones are just red. they were Custom Blue Everlast MX and the ones hes wearing are Stock Everlast MX. Only difference is the color.

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Sounds a little suspect. I mean what else would he say? "Someone at a factory took a bribe and left the Reyes pattern for pad design and stitch direction on the machine in order to mess with Mayweathers head"

The colour of the gloves? The gloves looked suspect and the entire team rejected them looking rather genuine while doing so. They all put them on. If the stock gloves are the same but a different colour then they to would have been rejected.

Here is a picture: http://www.fighthype.com/images/reso...ntroversy3.jpg

They look fine in that photo albeit displayed differently then Floyds.

In preparation for his fight against Arturo Gatti, 2005... Roger Mayweather said: ""It ain't the tools; it's the carpenter..." when asked about the differences in fight gloves, as quoted in a NY Times article. See here: http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/24/sp...oves.html?_r=0

The article also states that "Rules mandate that a glove weigh no more than eight ounces for matches under 154 pounds and 10 ounces for all other matches above that limit." ... just an FYI.

I guess we will never see Floyd go to MW now. lololol....

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Which just goes to show how misdirected pre-fight hype can be. Maidana brought the fight to Floyd, actually made it exciting. The hyped Floyd-Canelo "showdown" is now being sold as an over-the-counter cure for insomnia.

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My opinion is that this is a prefabricated stunt to drum up some last-minute interest/press in a fight that was doomed to pale in comparison to Mayweather's showdown with Canelo.

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Which just goes to show how misdirected pre-fight hype can be. Maidana brought the fight to Floyd, actually made it exciting. The hyped Floyd-Canelo "showdown" is now being sold as an over-the-counter cure for insomnia.

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Canelo was very disappointing but I think Floyd took more chances against Chino because it was at his weight.

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Which just goes to show how misdirected pre-fight hype can be. Maidana brought the fight to Floyd, actually made it exciting. The hyped Floyd-Canelo "showdown" is now being sold as an over-the-counter cure for insomnia.

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Canelo was very disappointing but I think Floyd took more chances against Chino because it was at his weight.

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Good point. But weight notwithstanding, Chino is a renowned big puncher. The threat of damage to Floyd was still there. The difference is, like Cotto, Chino pressed into Mayweather... making him go into the offensive to fend him off. He didn't just stand and plod through the middle of the ring while Floyd boxed circles around him (ala Canelo).

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Which just goes to show how misdirected pre-fight hype can be. Maidana brought the fight to Floyd, actually made it exciting. The hyped Floyd-Canelo "showdown" is now being sold as an over-the-counter cure for insomnia.

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Canelo was very disappointing but I think Floyd took more chances against Chino because it was at his weight.

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Good point. But weight notwithstanding, Chino is a renowned big puncher. The threat of damage to Floyd was still there. The difference is, like Cotto, Chino pressed into Mayweather... making him go into the offensive to fend him off. He didn't just stand and plod through the middle of the ring while Floyd boxed circles around him (ala Canelo).

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Chino hit harder at light welter, he has not carried that punch power up in weight and I bet Canelo hits harder. Floyd wanted to impress because he had to against Chino, he just had to win against Canelo.

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My opinion is that this is a prefabricated stunt to drum up some last-minute interest/press in a fight that was doomed to pale in comparison to Mayweather's showdown with Canelo.

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Which just goes to show how misdirected pre-fight hype can be. Maidana brought the fight to Floyd, actually made it exciting. The hyped Floyd-Canelo "showdown" is now being sold as an over-the-counter cure for insomnia.

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Canelo was very disappointing but I think Floyd took more chances against Chino because it was at his weight.

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Good point. But weight notwithstanding, Chino is a renowned big puncher. The threat of damage to Floyd was still there. The difference is, like Cotto, Chino pressed into Mayweather... making him go into the offensive to fend him off. He didn't just stand and plod through the middle of the ring while Floyd boxed circles around him (ala Canelo).

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Chino hit harder at light welter, he has not carried that punch power up in weight and I bet Canelo hits harder. Floyd wanted to impress because he had to against Chino, he just had to win against Canelo.

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Canelo is the bigger, stronger man. So on punching power alone, I wouldn't argue against you. Floyd knew the size difference, and he's a smart fighter. But bottom line: Chino's stock rose after the loss to Floyd, as did Cotto's. Canelo's stock dropped. People (Canelo fans, particularly) expected more, and were bitterly disappointed. It comes from hyping a fight beyond its merits.