SOMETHING BOXING TO PONDER... Maidana likely will get the nod again for a rematch because Mayweather is out of top opponents since there is no fight with Manny Pacquiao in the offing. Pacquiaos recent pay-per-view numbers have also dropped significantly without the prospect of a Mayweather fight. Maidana gave Mayweather a very physical fight but lost a majority decision on scores of 117-111, 116-112 and 114-114. It was arguably the toughest fight of Mayweathers career and he got hit more than he had in years. Maidana wanted to wear a pair or gloves that had been approved by the Nevada State Athletic Commission but Mayweather objected. The gloves were considered better gloves for a puncher and Maidana is known for his power. So the sides made a deal for Maidana to change gloves the day before the fight. Although neither side would disclose the terms of the deal -- or even admit that there was one -- sources with knowledge of the situation told ESPN that Mayweather agreed to pay Maidana an additional $1.5 million to change gloves. That doubled Maidanas official purse, which was $1.5 million on his Nevada contract. However, sources told ESPN that Maidana was guaranteed $4.2 million and wound up earning at least $5.7 million, including the payment for the gloves change.
Posted on: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 23:35:33 +0000
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