FINISHED! The Day Mayweather Was ALMOST K.O.’d in 10 Seconds by Maidana
On May 3, 2014, the boxing world held its breath as Floyd Mayweather Jr. faced one of the most perilous moments of his illustrious career, nearly being knocked out in the opening seconds by Marcos Maidana. The fight, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for the WBA and WBC welterweight titles, remains etched in memory as a rare instance where the undefeated “Money” teetered on the brink of defeat, reported at 02:45 PM +07 on Monday, June 23, 2025.
The drama unfolded in the first round when Maidana, known for his relentless pressure and powerful punches, unleashed a ferocious attack. Just 10 seconds into the bout, the Argentine landed a thunderous right hand followed by a left hook, sending Mayweather staggering against the ropes. The crowd erupted as Maidana pounced, unloading a barrage that had the champion visibly shaken. Commentator Al Bernstein’s voice rose in disbelief, shouting, “Maidana’s got him hurt early!”
Mayweather, with his trademark defensive prowess, managed to survive the onslaught by clinching and using the ring to regain composure. His corner later revealed he suffered a minor cut and swelling, but the 37-year-old legend adapted, winning by majority decision with scores of 114-114, 116-112, and 115-113. Maidana’s early dominance, however, showcased a vulnerability rarely seen in Mayweather’s 50-0 career.
Reflecting post-fight, Maidana said, “I knew I had him. If I’d followed up, it could’ve been different.” Fans on X continue to revisit the moment, with posts like “Those 10 seconds were wild—Maidana almost ended the myth!” and “Mayweather’s luck saved him there.” The Argentine’s 35-5 record at the time underscored his threat, making this near-knockout a defining chapter.
Years later, this encounter stands as a testament to Mayweather’s resilience. Could Maidana have altered history with a finishing blow? The boxing world still debates, but that day remains a thrilling reminder of the fine line between victory and defeat for the self-proclaimed “TBE” (The Best Ever).
News
Young Female CEO Humiliated by Billionaire Family, She Walks Away from $900M Deal
Young Female CEO Humiliated by Billionaire Family. She Walks Away from $900M Deal They offered me $900 million, then looked me in the eye and told me I still needed “leadership presence.”They wanted my company, my technology, my contracts, and…
The Girl Who Couldn’t See. The Boy Who Saw Everything.
The Girl Who Couldn’t See. The Boy Who Saw Everything. I thought my daughter had been blind for three years. Then a twelve-year-old boy in Boston Common looked at her and said, “No, she isn’t.” Before I could answer, my…
At His 21st Birthday Gala, His Mother Fired A Poor Waitress And Said, “You Should Have Stayed Gone”—But Her Daughter At The Piano Exposed The Real Heir.k
At His 21st Birthday Gala, His Mother Fired A Poor Waitress And Said, “You Should Have Stayed Gone”—But Her Daughter At The Piano Exposed The Real Heir. My Daughter Played Three Notes at a Boston Gala, and the Hale Family’s…
A Dog K9 Visited the Dying Veteran Who Once Saved Him — What Happened Next Was Unbelievable.k
The Dying Veteran in Room 212 Whispered One Name Every Night — And 300 Miles Away, an Old German Shepherd Heard the Command That Brought Him Home I thought Room 212 would be the place where an old soldier quietly…
“Apologize to my daughter—right now,” a furious father demanded after a teacher dismissed him as “just a Marine.” Moments later, he walked into the school with his loyal K9 partner — and what happened next left the entire classroom speechless.
“Apologize to my daughter—right now,” a furious father demanded after a teacher dismissed him as “just a Marine.” Moments later, he walked into the school with his loyal K9 partner — and what happened next left the entire classroom speechless….
A Husband Locked His Pregnant Wife in a Freezer — But What She Did to Save Her Twins Turned a Death Trap Into a Miracle No One Could Believe
A Husband Locked His Pregnant Wife in a Freezer — But What She Did to Save Her Twins Turned a Death Trap Into a Miracle No One Could Believe At 32 weeks pregnant, I was locked inside a freezer by…
End of content
No more pages to load
