Marcos Maidana was the protagonist of an intense moment during a sparring session with streamer Oblivion on the Kick platform. The encounter ended with a decisive punch that left Oblivion on the floor.
During the event, content creator Oblivion, known for his aggressive style in the ring, landed strong blows against Maidana, prompting the former world champion to respond emphatically. Amid a practice session intended for content creation, Maidana felt his opponent’s punches crossed an acceptable limit. After taking a hit, Maidana countered with a powerful right hand that ultimately left Oblivion lying on the canvas. Despite the toughness of the exchange, Maidana displayed sportsmanship by embracing his rival once he recovered.
Maidana’s promoter commented on their social media about the intensity of the session, highlighting that only the Argentine boxer knows how to handle such situations. Oblivion, 43, spoke after the bout, expressing that although he was tired, he believed sparring should be a lighter practice. He acknowledged that the punch he received gave him a severe headache: “That kid hit me hard,” he remarked.
Before facing Oblivion, Maidana had another sparring session with Arnold Barboza Jr., a boxer who was a world champion in 2025. Oblivion, whose real name is Christian and was born in 2006, has gained popularity on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, amassing over a million followers.
Recently, Maidana also participated in a stream with his former rival Adrien Broner, allowing fans to relive memories of their clash in 2013. During this LIVE, Maidana demonstrated that he is still in good shape by competing in entertainment dynamics and performing movements in a ring set up in the studio.
The history between Maidana and Broner dates back to their fight for the World Welterweight title from the World Boxing Association, where Maidana shocked the boxing world by defeating Broner, marking a milestone in his career.
Source: www.infobae.com
