Amir Khan vs. Marcos Rene Maidana - Revision history

Slugger at 12:45, 20 March 2012

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	==Build Up==		==Build Up==
			[[File:Amir Khan vs. Marcos Rene Maidana (poster).jpg\|right\|275px]]
	On 9 March 2010, Golden Boy Promotions confirmed that WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan and former light welterweight world champion Paulie Malignaggi will hold a press conference in London to announce their world title bout set for 15 May at the Madison Square Garden in New York. This was Khan's first bout in the U.S. The fight was for the WBA light welterweight title, which Khan won in the 11th round. Immediately after the fight, Khan stated he wanted to fight Marcos Maidana next and unify the light-welterwight division, suggesting that the way to do this would be for him to fight Maidana, and then go on to face the winner of a Devon Alexander vs. Timothy Bradley match.		On 9 March 2010, Golden Boy Promotions confirmed that WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan and former light welterweight world champion Paulie Malignaggi will hold a press conference in London to announce their world title bout set for 15 May at the Madison Square Garden in New York. This was Khan's first bout in the U.S. The fight was for the WBA light welterweight title, which Khan won in the 11th round. Immediately after the fight, Khan stated he wanted to fight Marcos Maidana next and unify the light-welterwight division, suggesting that the way to do this would be for him to fight Maidana, and then go on to face the winner of a Devon Alexander vs. Timothy Bradley match.
	Maidana, after failing to challenge undefeated WBO Junior Welterwight champion Timothy Bradley, postponed the fight to June 19 due to a back injury suffered by Maidana.		Maidana, after failing to challenge undefeated WBO Junior Welterwight champion Timothy Bradley, postponed the fight to June 19 due to a back injury suffered by Maidana.
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	Two body shots dropped Maidana to his knees near the end of the first round. Referee Joe Cortez deducted a point from Maidana in the fifth round, after Maidana threw an elbow which hit Cortez in the chest as he was attempting to break up a clinch. Maidana landed a huge shot early in the tenth round, which had Khan wobbly and in serious trouble, but Khan managed to hang on and survive the round.		Two body shots dropped Maidana to his knees near the end of the first round. Referee Joe Cortez deducted a point from Maidana in the fifth round, after Maidana threw an elbow which hit Cortez in the chest as he was attempting to break up a clinch. Maidana landed a huge shot early in the tenth round, which had Khan wobbly and in serious trouble, but Khan managed to hang on and survive the round.

	The fight was awarded the ~~'''~~[[Boxing Writers Association of America Fight of the Year]]~~'''~~ award.		The fight was awarded the [[Boxing Writers Association of America Fight of the Year]] award.

Slugger at 12:11, 3 March 2012

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-*'''[[World Boxing Association]] Light Welterweight Title'''
+*'''[[World Boxing Association]] Light Welterweight Title''' (3rd defense of Khan)
 ==Build Up==

Matt at 20:46, 29 April 2011

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	The HBO-televised fight took place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.		The HBO-televised fight took place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
	Khan successfully defended his title for the third time against WBA Interim Champion and mandatory challenger, Marcos Maidana on 11 December 2010 in Las Vegas. Khan dominated the fight early and knocked down Maidana in the 1st round with multiple body shots. However, Maidana recovered and battered Khan with a furious barrage in the tenth, sending him wobbling toward the ropes. Khan withstood Maidana's late resurgence and the fighters held serve in the final two rounds. Khan escaped with the victory on the strength of his performance in the early rounds and a point deduction against Maidana for throwing an elbow in the fifth. The fight was called one of the 'fights of the decade' by Oscar De La Hoya and later was awarded the Boxing Writers Association of America Fight of the Year award.		Khan successfully defended his title for the third time against WBA Interim Champion and mandatory challenger, Marcos Maidana on 11 December 2010 in Las Vegas. Khan dominated the fight early and knocked down Maidana in the 1st round with multiple body shots. However, Maidana recovered and battered Khan with a furious barrage in the tenth, sending him wobbling toward the ropes. Khan withstood Maidana's late resurgence and the fighters held serve in the final two rounds. Khan escaped with the victory on the strength of his performance in the early rounds and a point deduction against Maidana for throwing an elbow in the fifth. The fight was called one of the 'fights of the decade' by Oscar De La Hoya and later was awarded the Boxing Writers Association of America Fight of the Year award.

	~~--[[User:Kingofkings\|Kingofkings]] 19:57, 29 April 2011 (UTC)~~

	==Alternative bout summary==		==Alternative bout summary==

Matt at 20:46, 29 April 2011

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	==The Fight==		==The Fight==
	The HBO-televised fight took place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.		The HBO-televised fight took place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
	Khan successfully defended his title for the third time against WBA Interim Champion and mandatory challenger, Marcos Maidana on 11 December 2010 in Las Vegas. Khan dominated the fight early and knocked down Maidana in the 1st round with multiple body shots. However, Maidana recovered and battered Khan with a furious barrage in the tenth, sending him wobbling toward the ropes. Khan withstood Maidana's late resurgence and the fighters held serve in the final two rounds. Khan escaped with the victory on the strength of his performance in the early rounds and a point deduction against Maidana for throwing an elbow in the fifth. The fight was called one of the 'fights of the decade' by Oscar De La Hoya and ~~Later~~ awarded the Boxing Writers Association of America Fight of the Year award.		Khan successfully defended his title for the third time against WBA Interim Champion and mandatory challenger, Marcos Maidana on 11 December 2010 in Las Vegas. Khan dominated the fight early and knocked down Maidana in the 1st round with multiple body shots. However, Maidana recovered and battered Khan with a furious barrage in the tenth, sending him wobbling toward the ropes. Khan withstood Maidana's late resurgence and the fighters held serve in the final two rounds. Khan escaped with the victory on the strength of his performance in the early rounds and a point deduction against Maidana for throwing an elbow in the fifth. The fight was called one of the 'fights of the decade' by Oscar De La Hoya and later was awarded the Boxing Writers Association of America Fight of the Year award.

	--[[User:Kingofkings\|Kingofkings]] 19:57, 29 April 2011 (UTC)		--[[User:Kingofkings\|Kingofkings]] 19:57, 29 April 2011 (UTC)

Kingofkings: /* The Fight */

2011-04-29T19:57:50Z

The Fight

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	==The Fight==		==The Fight==
	The HBO-televised fight took place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.		The HBO-televised fight took place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
	Khan successfully defended his title for the third time against WBA Interim Champion and mandatory challenger, Marcos Maidana on 11 December 2010 in Las Vegas. Khan dominated the fight early and knocked down Maidana in the 1st round with multiple body shots. However, Maidana recovered and battered Khan with a furious barrage in the tenth, sending him wobbling toward the ropes. Khan withstood Maidana's late resurgence and the fighters held serve in the final two rounds. Khan escaped with the victory on the strength of his performance in the early rounds and a point deduction against Maidana for throwing an elbow in the fifth. The fight was called one of the 'fights of the decade' by Oscar De La Hoya.		Khan successfully defended his title for the third time against WBA Interim Champion and mandatory challenger, Marcos Maidana on 11 December 2010 in Las Vegas. Khan dominated the fight early and knocked down Maidana in the 1st round with multiple body shots. However, Maidana recovered and battered Khan with a furious barrage in the tenth, sending him wobbling toward the ropes. Khan withstood Maidana's late resurgence and the fighters held serve in the final two rounds. Khan escaped with the victory on the strength of his performance in the early rounds and a point deduction against Maidana for throwing an elbow in the fifth. The fight was called one of the 'fights of the decade' by Oscar De La Hoya and Later awarded the Boxing Writers Association of America Fight of the Year award.

			--[[User:Kingofkings\|Kingofkings]] 19:57, 29 April 2011 (UTC)

	==Alternative bout summary==		==Alternative bout summary==

Ollieweaver: /* Alternative bout summary */

2011-02-19T12:39:45Z

Alternative bout summary

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	==Alternative bout summary==		==Alternative bout summary==
	Two body shots dropped Maidana to his knees near the end of the first round. Referee Joe Cortez deducted a point from Maidana in the fifth round, after Maidana threw an elbow which hit Cortez in the chest as he was attempting to break up a clinch. Maidana landed a huge shot early in the tenth round, which had ~~Kahn~~ wobbly and in serious trouble, but ~~Kahn~~ managed to hang on and survive the round.		Two body shots dropped Maidana to his knees near the end of the first round. Referee Joe Cortez deducted a point from Maidana in the fifth round, after Maidana threw an elbow which hit Cortez in the chest as he was attempting to break up a clinch. Maidana landed a huge shot early in the tenth round, which had Khan wobbly and in serious trouble, but Khan managed to hang on and survive the round.

	The fight was awarded the '''[[Boxing Writers Association of America Fight of the Year]]''' award.		The fight was awarded the '''[[Boxing Writers Association of America Fight of the Year]]''' award.

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2011-02-19T11:43:05Z

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	* '''[[World Boxing Association]] Light Welterweight Title'''		*'''[[World Boxing Association]] Light Welterweight Title'''
	~~<br>~~
	==Build Up==		==Build Up==
	On 9 March 2010, Golden Boy Promotions confirmed that WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan and former light welterweight world champion Paulie Malignaggi will hold a press conference in London to announce their world title bout set for 15 May at the Madison Square Garden in New York. This was Khan's first bout in the U.S. The fight was for the WBA light welterweight title, which Khan won in the 11th round. Immediately after the fight, Khan stated he wanted to fight Marcos Maidana next and unify the light-welterwight division, suggesting that the way to do this would be for him to fight Maidana, and then go on to face the winner of a Devon Alexander vs. Timothy Bradley match.		On 9 March 2010, Golden Boy Promotions confirmed that WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan and former light welterweight world champion Paulie Malignaggi will hold a press conference in London to announce their world title bout set for 15 May at the Madison Square Garden in New York. This was Khan's first bout in the U.S. The fight was for the WBA light welterweight title, which Khan won in the 11th round. Immediately after the fight, Khan stated he wanted to fight Marcos Maidana next and unify the light-welterwight division, suggesting that the way to do this would be for him to fight Maidana, and then go on to face the winner of a Devon Alexander vs. Timothy Bradley match.
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	Khan successfully defended his title for the third time against WBA Interim Champion and mandatory challenger, Marcos Maidana on 11 December 2010 in Las Vegas. Khan dominated the fight early and knocked down Maidana in the 1st round with multiple body shots. However, Maidana recovered and battered Khan with a furious barrage in the tenth, sending him wobbling toward the ropes. Khan withstood Maidana's late resurgence and the fighters held serve in the final two rounds. Khan escaped with the victory on the strength of his performance in the early rounds and a point deduction against Maidana for throwing an elbow in the fifth. The fight was called one of the 'fights of the decade' by Oscar De La Hoya.		Khan successfully defended his title for the third time against WBA Interim Champion and mandatory challenger, Marcos Maidana on 11 December 2010 in Las Vegas. Khan dominated the fight early and knocked down Maidana in the 1st round with multiple body shots. However, Maidana recovered and battered Khan with a furious barrage in the tenth, sending him wobbling toward the ropes. Khan withstood Maidana's late resurgence and the fighters held serve in the final two rounds. Khan escaped with the victory on the strength of his performance in the early rounds and a point deduction against Maidana for throwing an elbow in the fifth. The fight was called one of the 'fights of the decade' by Oscar De La Hoya.

			==Alternative bout summary==
			Two body shots dropped Maidana to his knees near the end of the first round. Referee Joe Cortez deducted a point from Maidana in the fifth round, after Maidana threw an elbow which hit Cortez in the chest as he was attempting to break up a clinch. Maidana landed a huge shot early in the tenth round, which had Kahn wobbly and in serious trouble, but Kahn managed to hang on and survive the round.

	The fight was awarded the '''[[Boxing Writers Association of America Fight of the Year]]''' award.		The fight was awarded the '''[[Boxing Writers Association of America Fight of the Year]]''' award.

Ollieweaver at 00:01, 19 February 2011

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	The fight was awarded the [[Boxing Writers Association of America Fight of the Year]] award.		The fight was awarded the '''[[Boxing Writers Association of America Fight of the Year]]''' award.

Ollieweaver at 23:59, 18 February 2011

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	Khan successfully defended his title for the third time against WBA Interim Champion and mandatory challenger, Marcos Maidana on 11 December 2010 in Las Vegas. Khan dominated the fight early and knocked down Maidana in the 1st round with multiple body shots. However, Maidana recovered and battered Khan with a furious barrage in the tenth, sending him wobbling toward the ropes. Khan withstood Maidana's late resurgence and the fighters held serve in the final two rounds. Khan escaped with the victory on the strength of his performance in the early rounds and a point deduction against Maidana for throwing an elbow in the fifth. The fight was called one of the 'fights of the decade' by Oscar De La Hoya.		Khan successfully defended his title for the third time against WBA Interim Champion and mandatory challenger, Marcos Maidana on 11 December 2010 in Las Vegas. Khan dominated the fight early and knocked down Maidana in the 1st round with multiple body shots. However, Maidana recovered and battered Khan with a furious barrage in the tenth, sending him wobbling toward the ropes. Khan withstood Maidana's late resurgence and the fighters held serve in the final two rounds. Khan escaped with the victory on the strength of his performance in the early rounds and a point deduction against Maidana for throwing an elbow in the fifth. The fight was called one of the 'fights of the decade' by Oscar De La Hoya.

	The fight was awarded by the Boxing Writers Association of America ~~for~~ Fight of the Year.
			The fight was awarded the [[Boxing Writers Association of America Fight of the Year]] award.

Ollieweaver at 23:57, 18 February 2011

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	The HBO-televised fight took place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.		The HBO-televised fight took place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
	Khan successfully defended his title for the third time against WBA Interim Champion and mandatory challenger, Marcos Maidana on 11 December 2010 in Las Vegas. Khan dominated the fight early and knocked down Maidana in the 1st round with multiple body shots. However, Maidana recovered and battered Khan with a furious barrage in the tenth, sending him wobbling toward the ropes. Khan withstood Maidana's late resurgence and the fighters held serve in the final two rounds. Khan escaped with the victory on the strength of his performance in the early rounds and a point deduction against Maidana for throwing an elbow in the fifth. The fight was called one of the 'fights of the decade' by Oscar De La Hoya.		Khan successfully defended his title for the third time against WBA Interim Champion and mandatory challenger, Marcos Maidana on 11 December 2010 in Las Vegas. Khan dominated the fight early and knocked down Maidana in the 1st round with multiple body shots. However, Maidana recovered and battered Khan with a furious barrage in the tenth, sending him wobbling toward the ropes. Khan withstood Maidana's late resurgence and the fighters held serve in the final two rounds. Khan escaped with the victory on the strength of his performance in the early rounds and a point deduction against Maidana for throwing an elbow in the fifth. The fight was called one of the 'fights of the decade' by Oscar De La Hoya.

			The fight was awarded by the Boxing Writers Association of America for Fight of the Year.