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Saturday, March 8, 2014, Floyd Mayweather Jr. announced his fight with Marcos “Chino” Maidana at a press conference held before the Canelo vs. Angulo fight.
Mayweather vs. Maidana–promoted as “The Momemnt” will take place at the MGM Grand on May 3, 2014.
Below are some quotes from the pound-for-pound king.
"Robert Garcia I know ur a great trainer and that you'll have @ChinoMaidana ready" @FloydMayweather speaking to Garcia sitting in the crowd
— GoldenBoyPromotions (@GoldenBoyBoxing) March 8, 2014
"@ChinoMaidana earned this opportunity & on his behalf I want to thank everyone. We promise one hell of a show May 3" Robert Garcia
— GoldenBoyPromotions (@GoldenBoyBoxing) March 8, 2014
"You want to fight me, earn it, that's all you have to do" @FloydMayweather ends his comments at #TheMoment announcement press conference
— GoldenBoyPromotions (@GoldenBoyBoxing) March 8, 2014