On May 3, 2014, dangerous of his illustrious career, almost knocked out in the first seconds of Marcos Maidana. The fight, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for the WBA’s weight titles and the WBC, remains registered in memory as a rare case in which the undefeated “money” staggered the edge of the defeat, reported at 2:45 pm +07 on Monday, June 23, 2025.

The drama developed in the first round when Maidana, known for its relentless pressure and its powerful blows, unleashed a vicious attack. Only 10 seconds from the fight, the Argentine landed a thunderous right hand followed by a left hook, sending Mayweather staggering against the strings. The crowd exploded when Maidana pounced, discharging an flood that caused the champion to be visibly shaken. The voice of the commentator to Bernstein increased disbelief, shouting: “Maidana hurt him early!”

Mayweather, with his registered trademark defensive ability, managed to survive the attack ensuring and using the ring to recover its composure. Later, his corner revealed that he suffered a minor cut and swelling, but the 37-year-old legend adapted, winning by majority decision for tens of 114-114, 116-112 and 115-113. However, Maidana’s early domain showed vulnerability is rarely seen in Mayweather’s 50-0 race.

Reflecting after the fight, Maidana said: “I knew I had it. If I had moved on, it could have been different.” Fans in X continue to review the moment, with publications such as “those 10 seconds were wild: Maidana almost ended the myth!” And “Mayweather’s fate saved him there.” Argentina’s 35-5 record at that time emphasized his threat, which made him an almost defining chapter.

Years later, this fight is a testimony of Mayweather’s resistance. Could Maidana have altered the story with a final blow? The boxing world is still debates, but that day is still an exciting reminder of the thin line between the victory and the defeat for the self -proclaimed “TBE” (bigger of all time).