Many consider Bayless the best referee in boxing, so this is a solid choice. He will have his hands full because Maidana knows the only way he can win is if he makes it a rough fight and break some rules.
Mayweather’s people are going to want Bayless to be very strict, but Bayless is fair, so we will see what happens.
Nevada commission today picked officials for #MayweatherMaidana: ref Kenny Bayless, judges John McKay, Dave Moretti, Guido Cavalleri #boxing
— Dan Rafael (@danrafaelespn) August 21, 2014