The boxer had planned to be active last month, in an exhibition fight, but the event was pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic.
During the recent convention for the World Boxing Association (WBA), held via several online video conference, Maidana said he was interested in a rematch with old rival, Amir Khan.
Their contest took place in 2010, which saw Khan drop Maidana in the first round - but the British star came close to getting stopped in the later rounds when Maidana had him in serious trouble. After twelve rounds were over, Khan won a very close unanimous decision.
Maidana walked away from boxing in late 2014, which is when he had his last fight with a decision loss in his rematch with Floyd Mayweather.
"What do you think about giving me a rematch? It would be a good fight," Maidana said during the convention.
Khan has been inactive since July of last year, when he blew away Billy Dib.
The Bolton boxer wants to return to the ring by the end of the year.
Khan was open to exploring the rematch possibility - if his corner retained the services of strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza.
"You were one of my toughest opponents and, in addition to everything that happened in that fight, I respect you very much. Of course, I would give you a rematch with one condition: that Alex Ariza be with me," Khan replied.
During his career, Khan has worked often with Ariza - but Maidana has been working with Ariza as well in recent years. Last year, Ariza was preparing Maidana for a planned comeback that never came off.
Re: Amir Khan Open To The Idea of a Marcos Maidana Rematch
The boxer had planned to be active last month, in an exhibition fight, but the event was pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic.
During the recent convention for the World Boxing Association (WBA), held via several online video conference, Maidana said he was interested in a rematch with old rival, Amir Khan.
Their contest took place in 2010, which saw Khan drop Maidana in the first round - but the British star came close to getting stopped in the later rounds when Maidana had him in serious trouble. After twelve rounds were over, Khan won a very close unanimous decision.
Maidana walked away from boxing in late 2014, which is when he had his last fight with a decision loss in his rematch with Floyd Mayweather.
"What do you think about giving me a rematch? It would be a good fight," Maidana said during the convention.
Khan has been inactive since July of last year, when he blew away Billy Dib.
The Bolton boxer wants to return to the ring by the end of the year.
Khan was open to exploring the rematch possibility - if his corner retained the services of strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza.
"You were one of my toughest opponents and, in addition to everything that happened in that fight, I respect you very much. Of course, I would give you a rematch with one condition: that Alex Ariza be with me," Khan replied.
During his career, Khan has worked often with Ariza - but Maidana has been working with Ariza as well in recent years. Last year, Ariza was preparing Maidana for a planned comeback that never came off.
Khan certainly upset the naysayers with that performance.
Re: Amir Khan Open To The Idea of a Marcos Maidana Rematch
The boxer had planned to be active last month, in an exhibition fight, but the event was pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic.
During the recent convention for the World Boxing Association (WBA), held via several online video conference, Maidana said he was interested in a rematch with old rival, Amir Khan.
Their contest took place in 2010, which saw Khan drop Maidana in the first round - but the British star came close to getting stopped in the later rounds when Maidana had him in serious trouble. After twelve rounds were over, Khan won a very close unanimous decision.
Maidana walked away from boxing in late 2014, which is when he had his last fight with a decision loss in his rematch with Floyd Mayweather.
"What do you think about giving me a rematch? It would be a good fight," Maidana said during the convention.
Khan has been inactive since July of last year, when he blew away Billy Dib.
The Bolton boxer wants to return to the ring by the end of the year.
Khan was open to exploring the rematch possibility - if his corner retained the services of strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza.
"You were one of my toughest opponents and, in addition to everything that happened in that fight, I respect you very much. Of course, I would give you a rematch with one condition: that Alex Ariza be with me," Khan replied.
During his career, Khan has worked often with Ariza - but Maidana has been working with Ariza as well in recent years. Last year, Ariza was preparing Maidana for a planned comeback that never came off.
Khan certainly upset the naysayers with that performance.
The bodyshots Amir floored him with were tremendous.
Re: Amir Khan Open To The Idea of a Marcos Maidana Rematch
Posted: 07 Jul 2020, 06:24
by dookus
Jesus, was it really that long ago? Ten years on, that is probably still Khan's best win (or top 3 at worst).
Re: Amir Khan Open To The Idea of a Marcos Maidana Rematch
Posted: 07 Jul 2020, 07:40
by Ruthless-RKO
Re: Amir Khan Open To The Idea of a Marcos Maidana Rematch
Posted: 07 Jul 2020, 07:42
by margaret thatcher
Khan looked sensational early in that fight...it was a really good fight
Re: Amir Khan Open To The Idea of a Marcos Maidana Rematch
Posted: 07 Jul 2020, 08:17
by Lenny Cravats
Great fight.
I'd say his best performance, no idea how Khan survived those late rounds. In fact, after that body shot and the way Maidana went down, I was shocked it even got that far.
Tough call now though. Maidana has been out a long time and got fat. Khan has been obliterated a few times since then.
Re: Amir Khan Open To The Idea of a Marcos Maidana Rematch
Posted: 07 Jul 2020, 08:40
by Ruthless-RKO
Lenny Cravats wrote: ↑07 Jul 2020, 08:17
I'd say his best performance, no idea how Khan survived those late rounds. In fact, after that body shot and the way Maidana went down, I was shocked it even got that far.
The bell saved him..
Re: Amir Khan Open To The Idea of a Marcos Maidana Rematch
Posted: 07 Jul 2020, 08:42
by margaret thatcher
He was a tough nut, he wouldnt have been stopped, his fight with Ortiz was also excellent
Re: Amir Khan Open To The Idea of a Marcos Maidana Rematch
Posted: 07 Jul 2020, 14:04
by jenko21
Is Khan moving to sm/lhw?
Re: Amir Khan Open To The Idea of a Marcos Maidana Rematch
I'd say his best performance, no idea how Khan survived those late rounds. In fact, after that body shot and the way Maidana went down, I was shocked it even got that far.
Tough call now though. Maidana has been out a long time and got fat. Khan has been obliterated a few times since then.
Depends what weight. Maidana might have got fat but he's been in with Floyd and hung with him. They're both good fighters, it's just Maidana was probably Khan's best win, but Maidana got better after. Did Khan? I dunno. Its the weight loss that will decide it, despite Khan being more active. Khan gets stopped a lot. Chino never. I wouldn't bet on it but I'd watch it
Re: Amir Khan Open To The Idea of a Marcos Maidana Rematch
Khan certainly upset the naysayers with that performance.
The bodyshots Amir floored him with were tremendous.
Maidana's will and resolve after being dropped by shots that would stop another fighter in that fight first alerted to me that Marcos was a badass
Re: Amir Khan Open To The Idea of a Marcos Maidana Rematch
Posted: 08 Jul 2020, 03:25
by haymakerhayman
Despite not liking Khan all that lich this was one of my favourite fights I watched on tele. Around that time when I really got the hook for boxing. How the hell he survived that 10th round with his shaky (at times) chin was unreal. Maidana was a straight up killer at 140 at the time. Great memories.
Re: Amir Khan Open To The Idea of a Marcos Maidana Rematch
