Floyd Mayweather Fight: Final Scorecard and Key Takeaways from Saturday's Bout

Well, that was anticlimactic. Floyd Mayweather coasted to an easy victory over Marcos Maidana on Saturday night.

The judges scored it 115-112, 116-111 and 116-111, per Showtime Sports:

If you didn't watch the fight and just saw the scorecards, you'd think this was actually a close fight. On the contrary, Mayweather dominated almost the entirety of the proceedings, with Maidana only experiencing momentary flashes.

Below are three of the biggest takeaways from what was a thoroughly one-sided bout.

Floyd Mayweather: Still Not Slowing Down

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The natural process of aging leads you to believe that one of these days Mayweather will begin to hit a pronounced decline in the ring. Looking at how well he fought on Saturday, that point may still be years down the road.

Whatever knockout power Mayweather had is obviously gone, but his sublime defense and incredible footwork remain. He's also physically able to run around the ring for an entire fight without showing much fatigue.

Money truly is a freak of nature.

Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix walked away impressed with what he'd seen:

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Mayweather was masterful, boxing beautifully, correcting a problem fighting off the ropes in the first fight by deftly moving off them quickly in this one. For every bull rush by Maidana, Mayweather had a quick counter. For every chopping overhand Maidana threw, Mayweather responded with a check hook. Maidana was never able to build momentum, was never able to develop a sustained attack.

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By now, Mayweather should cease being awe-inspiring in the ring; we all grow numb to his greatness when compared to others of his generation. And yet, with each fight, we keep walking away amazed at how he keeps doing this.

Marcos Maidana Lacked Element of Surprise

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In the first fight, the element of surprise played to Maidana's advantage in a big way. Mayweather wasn't sure how to react to Maidana's unorthodox style, and as a result, he was pushed harder than he had been in years. The Argentine wasn't afraid to go on the offensive, and he had the power to end the fight with one punch.

With the rematch, Mayweather had months to devise a strategy. He knew what to expect with Maidana and wasn't going to take his opponent for granted.

That much was clear from the opening bell. Mayweather darted from one side to the other, keeping Maidana off balance and preventing himself from getting caught against the ropes. Once Maidana's Plan A was eliminated, he really didn't have a Plan B. Plan B was to keep trying Plan A and hope that it worked.

Maidana is still a talented fighter, but he's clearly not at Mayweather's level. The gulf in class was obvious in Las Vegas.

Here We Go Again with Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao

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Have you heard this one before? Mayweather teased that a superfight with Manny Pacquiao could be in the works.

In the ring after his win, Mayweather didn't openly announce that he'll fight Pacquiao, but he didn't dismiss the prospect, either, per ESPN.com's Dan Rafael:

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I'm gonna go and talk to my team and see what the future holds. I don't know who I'm fighting in May but I expect to fight in May. Manny Pacquiao needs to focus on the guy in front of him. Once he gets past him, he can look to the future. If the Pacquiao fight presents itself let's make it happen.

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Everybody pretty much knows the score here. Mayweather vs. Pacquiao is the last great fight left in boxing, at least with the crop of contenders and champions today. They're the two biggest stars in the sport, and fans have been aching for this matchup for years.

For a variety of reasons, it hasn't happened, but as the two fighters enter the twilight of their careers, it will become harder and harder to pass up what will likely be the biggest payday in boxing history. Mic's Bryan Armen Graham believes the purse could be in the nine figures and Mayweather will wait until his contract with Showtime runs out:

Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe commented that Mayweather and Pacquiao can't air their dirty laundry in public anymore if they truly want to work out their differences, per Mick Akers of Fight Hub TV:

Who knows what to make of this situation anymore?

The one sure thing is the second this bout is finalized, boxing fans everywhere will go crazy, even if both guys are past their prime.