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Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 12 Dec 2010, 00:54
by whicker
Thats always a possibility too....
Re: Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 12 Dec 2010, 00:56
by boxerbob
see my post whicker....
i think most of the night maidana couldnt get set enough but that because of khans movement
you cant take anything away from khan tonight
Re: Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 12 Dec 2010, 00:57
by whicker
True... just that the topic (Maidana's power) seems to be the one thing taken for granted...
But yeah, a great fight!
Re: Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 12 Dec 2010, 01:00
by boxerbob
on the stream i was watching , it showed the HBOs larry merchant interviewing maidana , he only answerd 1 -2 questions and walked away , said he felt he won the fight.
wonder if he will push the WBA for a re-match
Re: Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 12 Dec 2010, 01:02
by boxerbob
he walked away saying i will fight anyone
will defo come out in the next hour or so in the post fight press conference
Re: Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 12 Dec 2010, 01:03
by NazNaci1
I agree, it did not come across like he wanted a rematch, said something about fighting anyone but I dont think he is keen to take on Khan again.
Or maybe he was THAT pissed off.
Re: Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 12 Dec 2010, 01:05
by hagman1989
yes when asked if he wanted a rematch , he just said a litlle somthing the walked away
also whys there always one pudendum "maybe maidanas power was overated " dont tell me were you one of the pudenda saying khans got no chance ?
Re: Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 12 Dec 2010, 01:06
by boxerbob
will be interesting to see who goldenboy line up as khans next opponent?? especially if its not maidana.
seen on a few websites that schaefer (sp) mentioned maybe prescott back in the uk?????
Re: Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 12 Dec 2010, 01:10
by Horse
boxerbob wrote:will be interesting to see who goldenboy line up as khans next opponent?? especially if its not maidana.
seen on a few websites that schaefer (sp) mentioned maybe prescott back in the uk?????
Is that before fighting the winner of Bradley vs Alexander?
Re: Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 12 Dec 2010, 01:13
by whicker
hagman1989 wrote:
also whys there always one pudendum "maybe maidanas power was overated " dont tell me were you one of the pudenda saying khans got no chance ?
No, just covering all angles. The one thing that (going off the commentators) was "set in stone" was Maidana's power.
However, maybe it wasn't as good perhaps as people made out?
For sure, he IS a big hitter, but how much so? Thats the topic.
Re: Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 12 Dec 2010, 01:14
by boxerbob
no mate dont think so....khan wants a fight back in the uk
if he fights one of those 2 then it will be in the states
Re: Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 12 Dec 2010, 01:14
by Twinkle Toes
I think he knows he should have won to be honest - Khan was all over the shop for most of the 10th round - A lot of world class fighters would have finished Khan off in my opinion.
In answer to the question, I think Maidana is very heavy handed, but he lacked a bit of ring generalship when it really mattered, where as Khan had enough about him to keep moving, and even though he was taking some big hits, the movement, glove defence and sound chin just about saw him home.
Re: Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 12 Dec 2010, 01:18
by Counter-puncher
yes sg. maidana plays the role of the bull naturally. Kotelnik trying that style looked like he didn't even believe in it himself.
Re: Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 12 Dec 2010, 01:24
by Twinkle Toes
Well, that maybe so sg, but the point still remains, that it is rare to see a known banger not finish off a fighter who is teeterng around for 2.30 of a round.
I mean a prime barrera, morales etc would have finished it, but it's only my opinion and I dont wanna take anything away from Khan, he 'fought' brilliantly.
Re: Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 12 Dec 2010, 01:37
by Carbo
Maidana is a much underrated boxer, in my view. He's not the lumpen slugger people make him out to be. He has better handspeed than you think, a better jab than you think and he's really good at cutting off the ring.
And yes, he does hit hard. It's not from technique, really: it comes from being naturally as strong as an ox. But you don't get a 90% KO ratio for not having power, and it's not as if he's only ever fought bums in Argentina.
He also has an amazing chin, clearly.
Re: Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 12 Dec 2010, 01:45
by dhb-raging bull
Re: Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 12 Dec 2010, 02:40
by DIRT SUGAR
Well, at least this shuts up the 'as soon as someone hits him on the chin he will go' brigade.... Who as we see will now change their tune to 'if that had been so and so in the tenth round Khan wouldn't have survived' or 'Maidana could never punch that hard anyway'. Which is crap because the guy is a very tough man, a real handful and very heavy handed. That's a great win for Khan who showed he can survive in a war against a guy who not many have wanted any part of. Khans still only 24 too so he's got plenty of improvement in him. The next two years should be great to see. He will be better for this experience and come back a better fighter. If he can survive Maidanas shotshe can take Alexander and Bradleys and his speed will give them two fits. They are skilful but I don't think they are the finished product either. The 10st division is great at the mo and some good scraps to look forward to. Well done tonight Amir Khan.
Re: Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 12 Dec 2010, 07:01
by jeej
It's a very stupid thing to say. Why should it have been stopped? Imagine the outrage if it had been stopped. It wasn't like he couldn't stand, move or defend himself.
Re: Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 12 Dec 2010, 07:17
by Bricks
boxerbob wrote:on the stream i was watching , it showed the HBOs larry merchant interviewing maidana , he only answerd 1 -2 questions and walked away , said he felt he won the fight.
wonder if he will push the WBA for a re-match
yeah and howard eastman wanted a rematch against hopkins too
Re: Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 12 Dec 2010, 07:41
by kevo
mugabi wrote:boxerbob wrote:on the stream i was watching , it showed the HBOs larry merchant interviewing maidana , he only answerd 1 -2 questions and walked away , said he felt he won the fight.
wonder if he will push the WBA for a re-match
yeah and howard eastman wanted a rematch against hopkins too
This was close fight, B-Hop - Eastman wasn't.
Re: Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 12 Dec 2010, 08:14
by dhb-raging bull
sg1985 wrote:
I still think that's a stupid thing to say given that he went on to win.
it was a joke i would have won 110 quid in that round thats why i put smiley faces at the end of the comment
Re: Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 12 Dec 2010, 14:45
by dhb-raging bull
sg1985 wrote:dhb-raging bull wrote:sg1985 wrote:
I still think that's a stupid thing to say given that he went on to win.
it was a joke i would have won 110 quid in that round thats why i put smiley faces at the end of the comment
i was impressed by khan to be honest he fought the right fight and came out looking a top fighter took some big shots and was still there and in the fight
My mistake. A few people were saying it last night, and meaning it.
Re: Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 12 Dec 2010, 15:48
by whiskey
I dont think he had Ricardo Torres power. But he could hit if allowed to definitely. He put Ortiz over with a great shot after getting off the floor himself.
It only seemed to work when a fighter was coming at him, he struggled to get the power into shots when pressing forward himself against Kotelnik and Khan. He definitely could wack though, when set correctly.
Re: Or was Maidana's power over rated?
Posted: 13 Dec 2010, 07:21
by Phenomenal-Nutrition
The bodyshots may have taken an edge off his power, but he can certainly punch, he just doesn't turn them over to get as much snap on his shots. Khan tooked up shop and got on his bike too and his durability has matured now, ie its better
