Best fights of Marcos Maidana
Over 10 years as a professional, Marcos Maidana has compiled a 35-5 (31) record, including 15 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Marcos Maidana defeats Adrien Broner
On December 14, 2013 Marcos Maidana fought Adrien Broner for the WBA welterweight title. Maidana was 30 years old with a record of 34-3, and Broner was 24 with a record of 27-0. Maidana was on a 3-fight winning streak and Broner was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Maidana won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
2. Marcos Maidana defeats Érik Morales
On April 9, 2011 Marcos Maidana fought Érik Morales for the vacant WBA interim super lightweight title. Maidana was 27 years old with a record of 29-2, and Morales was 34 with a record of 51-6. Maidana was coming off a loss, while Morales was on a 3-fight winning streak. Maidana won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Marcos Maidana loses to Floyd Mayweather Jr. via majority decision
On May 3, 2014 Marcos Maidana, the WBA welterweight champion, met Floyd Mayweather Jr., the The Ring and WBC welterweight champion, in a title unification fight. Maidana was 30 years old with a record of 35-3, and Jr. was 37 with a record of 45-0. Maidana was on a 4-fight winning streak and Jr. was on an undefeated 45-fight winning streak. Maidana lost via majority decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Jr..
4. Marcos Maidana loses to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On September 13, 2014 Marcos Maidana fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. for the The Ring, WBA (Super), and WBC welterweight titles. It was their second meeting. Maidana was 31 years old with a record of 35-4, and Jr. was 37 with a record of 46-0. Maidana was coming off a loss, while Jr. was on an undefeated 46-fight winning streak. Maidana lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Jr..