FINALIZED! The day Mayweather was almost K.O. In 10 seconds by Maidana

On May 3, 2014, the world of boxing held his breath when Floyd Mayweather Jr. faced one of the most dangerous moments of his illustrious career, almost being knocked out in the first seconds by Marcos Maidana. The fight, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for the WELTER weight titles of the AMB and the WBC, remains recorded in memory as a rare instance in which the undefeated “money” staggered the edge of defeat, reported at 02:45 PM +07 on Monday, June 23, 2025.

The drama developed in the first round when Maidana, known for its relentless pressure and powerful blows, unleashed a fierce 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, unloading a flood that had the visibly shaken champion. The commentator’s voice to Bernstein increased disbelief, shouting: “Maidana has hurt him early!”

Mayweather, with his registered brand defensive skill, managed to survive attack by ensuring and using the ring to recover his composure. Later, his corner revealed that 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. The early domain of Maidana, however, showed a vulnerability rarely seen in Mayweather’s 50-0 race.

Reflecting after the fight, Maidana said: “I knew I had it. If I had continued, 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.” The Argentine 35-5 record at that time stressed his threat, which made this almost a defining chapter.

Years later, this meeting 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” (the best of all).