Bettors losing interest in Floyd Mayweather

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Marcos Maidana (L) of Argentina fights WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. of the U.S. during their title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014.

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Mon, Sep 15, 2014 (6:15 p.m.)

Floyd Mayweather is the biggest draw in boxing, but Las Vegas gamblers weren't interested in his rematch with Marcos Maidana.

The amount wagered on Saturday's fight was down significantly across town. Jay Rood, vice president of race and sports books for MGM, said the rematch attracted less than 50 percent of the betting action that Mayweather's fight with Canelo Alvarez drew in September 2013.

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