Why not?
He now has the experience to build on. Khan starts quicker than most, it is better not to go to war in round one. He will get you much easier than you get him. But Khan does slow and more so when you've tagged him hard. Maidana knows that Khan's legs tire and that chin does open itself up.
He just needs to be more assured when that opportunity comes up. He could have had Khan in this fight, and I really don't see all that many improvements defensively whatsoever. His chin is still open, but Maidana smothered himself and went to town far too close.
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