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It has often been noted that styles make fights.
Last December, Marcos Maidana solved “The Problem” and defeated Adrien Broner. Clearly, Broner and Floyd Mayweather are worlds apart in both skill and accomplishments.
What is important to note is that their boxing styles in the ring are similar. Good defense, the front shoulder-roll, an offense based on hand speed and giving your opponent angles are all crucial in that style. Maidana handled Broner and five months later gave Mayweather all he wanted in their first bout, particularly in the first half of the fight.
The question on the night of September 13 will be can Maidana utilize his awkward attacking style to solve the “May-Vinci” code?
