Who was it?

[0james0]

I watched a fight a few weeks back, where the winner of the fight was going to be a possible opponent of the Khan/ Kotelnik winner. (this fight was a couple weeks before Khans fight)

It was 2 south american guys, the fight was held in the US.

It was probably the best fight I've seen all year, had 5 knockdowns, with the eventual winner picking himself off the floor a couple of times to knock down his opponent.

It was quite a scrappy afair, a real slugfest.

Now I cannot for the life of me remember who the fight was between! I've not seen or heard anymore about either, especially not fighting Khan (which for Khan's sake is prob a good thing as either would have prob taken him out)

I want to keep an eye on their next fights and also find the fight I'm talking about to watch it again.

Any takers?

[skel1983]

Maidana his name was, who knows whats going on WBA is garbage, Khan will be fighting in december against Salita.

[CFH]

Maidana - Ortiz.

[killersheep]

Maidana already fought Kotelnik it was a close fight in which I thought he won, but the hometown guy got the nod. I had it 116-112 for Maidana, but the judges scored it 115-113 Maidana, 115-113 Kotelnik, 115-114 Kotelnik
One judge scoring one even round gave Kotelnik the upper hand.

I agree Maidana/Ortiz was a great fight a little dissappointing for the finish though. I really like Maidana, but I think he would struggle with Khan's reach and volume.

[0james0]

Thats the one! Cheers guys.

Was a great fight, agreed the ending was a bit of a shame. All action though.

I think Khan would have the speed and reach, but I just don't think he'd have the chin and I don't think Maidana would be getting hurt from Khan, so would keep coming and coming and eventually get a big one in.

I remember seeing Salita in the Jones Jnr undercard (I think) and didn't think he was that special. I see a similar fight for Khan in this one to the Kotelnik fight.