Does anyone really think Maidana's past prime?

Maidana is one of my favorite fighters, so Its sad to see him lose in such a way... I think he might be past his prime because he's been in many wars during his career. Heart and power can only carry you so far. I hope he has a couple of good fights left in him.

 

I think so. Look at his early fights. It's as if he get's worse fight by fight.

 

well its hard to say, maidana defently can be outboxed no question, but it just doesent seem like he is fighting with the same fire that he did a couple of years ago. and fighters to age difrently, just look at hopkins 47 years old and still at the top of the sports, were other fighters like juan diaz retireret at the age of 27. but because of maidanas still, you could make the case for him being past his prime

 

Nah he seemed bothered by the weight somewhat, just go back to 147 and fight guys that suit him better.

 

Maidana was always fairly limited but exciting

The only reason it looks as though he may be past prime is because his competition has been stepped up

Put him in with the fighters that got him to the top again and he will look sensational. Put him in with a fighter with skills like DA or Morales and he's never going to look great

 

I have never rated Maidana , always knew he was a C grade fighter, like a Katsidis or Mickey Ward.

Exciting at his own level , but when faced with speed didnt have any answers.

Cannot believe the hype after beating Ortiz , he was being comapred to Hatton and other ring 140lbs champions.

 

I see a Glen Johnson type career/record for Maidana, though not as long.

He will maybe have a few spectacular type wins when he catches a couple of the right guys at the right time, but will lose most of the time against the "elite types".

Many losses.

 

he was never that good lol

barley beat morales with 1 eye
almost got stopped in 1 round by khan
lucky ortiz had no heart
**** against ancient corley

 

No, Rene was always a limited fighter. He got plenty of attention for his G attitude, power, and big heart.

 

I do.

His next fight should tell us more

 

Watching him force the jab out there last night reminded me of margarito(e)

 

I want to see matthysse vs maidana, time to finally make that, or rios is also cool.