Marcus Maidana

[Dean Duke]

This was a hell of a tear up, I posted a thread about this fight when it was announced but none of you gave a shit...

Maidana did struggle a bit against Soto Karass who is a bigger man and has an iron will.

Like others have said Maidana just does NOT belong at welterweight, he beat Soto Karass because Karass is a fringe contender and Maidana is a former World Title holder.

His class shined through despite it being the wrong weight for him.

@Hulk - although Robert Garcia is adding wrinkles to Maidana's game that might make it possible to be somewhat effective at welterweight. I agree, however, his ideal weight class is junior welterweight. I hope the rumors are not true that Canelo is considering facing Maidana at 154.

Was a cracker while it lasted, a few more fights under Garcia and Maidana could well improve a lot, fighting Canelo at 154 is suicide though, 140 is Maidanas best wieght where he could clean the division out.

[donnydarkoIRL]

Was a cracker while it lasted, a few more fights under Garcia and Maidana could well improve a lot, fighting Canelo at 154 is suicide though, 140 is Maidanas best wieght where he could clean the division out.

Agree with this. I am not convinced with Maidana as a menacing puncher at 147; I think he could make some marvelous fights, but not dominate as was his potential at 140.

[DavilaJones]

I really liked his jab and his attempt at defense. Although he really got to work on it, he got hit with too many straight punches for my taste. I salute him for not smothering himself like he always used to and if he went back to 140 while keeping this jab I think a fight between him and Rios would be very enjoyable to watch.

[Master]

Sorry Hulk I was trying to find your thread to post this on as I only watched it the weekend.

It is true Maidana did make a lot of adjustments which show he can learn and adapt. Soto may not be the quickest or slickest which may have made Marcus better than he really was, but his jab was fantastic and whilst he tired in one round, he came back and landed the KO.

[Hulk]

Sorry Hulk I was trying to find your thread to post this on as I only watched it the weekend.

It is true Maidana did make a lot of adjustments which show he can learn and adapt. Soto may not be the quickest or slickest which may have made Marcus better than he really was, but his jab was fantastic and whilst he tired in one round, he came back and landed the KO.

No problem. You know I can't stay mad at you

His jab was great and he did tire in the middle rounds as usual but as usual he fought through it and came back. He is just one tough, rugged SOB.

[IamInuit]

Guys like Maidana would fit in nicely in any era.

[p4pking]

Guys like Maidana would fit in nicely in any era.

True, and I like watching him, but he would've been found out pretty quickly if he were around 6 or 7 years ago, imo. I would've loved to have see him in against say a Gatti or Corley though, and I think a fight with Zab Judah would still be a lot of fun. If he does plan on staying around 147, he and Malignaggi would be a really solid matchup.

In a best case scenario for Hatton, Maidana would be an ideal opponent a couple of fights down the line as well.