Maidana Announces retirement

[Leatherface]

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Dear boxing Friends,
After a long time out of the rings and after giving it a lot of thinking since my last fight I’ve decided to hang up the gloves for good.
Probably my decision would not surprise much as I had given hints of it in the last few months. But at this time I am making it official.
Before anything else, I must say that I leave very proud and deeply thankful to boxing and everything that I have achieved. I’ve really never imagined getting this far when I put on a pair of gloves for the very first time when I was 15 in my native Margarita city. I think I was able to put the name of my country Argentina very high after winning two world titles, winning and losing against the best fighters of the world.
I had a tough career and I fulfilled many of my dreams. I am a very happy man with my family and friends by my side these days. I know many of you think that I still have things to do and battles to fight. And I respect them. That is something that I had in my mind in the last few months. But only those who really know what a real challenge is, like the ones I always had, may understand that you have to be absolutely motivated to approach them. Only through a great physical and mental effort you can mix in the ring with best of the world if winning is your goal. And I always wanted to win. Today I do not feel motivated enough, do not have the fire inside me to intend to climb those mountains again. That is why I announce my retirement.
At this time when I take a look back at my career I want to thank so many people that helped me to have what I call a successful career.
To Ricardo Linari, who was the person who discovered me. To one of my first trainers, Ricardo Ferreiro. Those two were the first ones that had faith on me when I was only a teenager.
To my cousin “Pileta”, who was always by my side, on the good and bad times.
To my advisor Sebastián Contursi, who advised me in first international steps and was able to take me to the highest level.
To my last trainer, Robert García, who was able to transform me to fight the best of the best with real chances to beat them. To other important trainers that I had like Rudy Pérez and Rafael Liendo.
To my conditioners, Raúl Robles, Cruz “Pensa” García, Alex Ariza, and Cicilio Flores.
To doctor Walter Quintero, who was always there to help me and my family.
To don Gilberto and Gilberto Jesús Mendoza and the World Boxing Association (WBA), for always believe in me.
To my sponsors and friends, Hugo Basilotta, Héctor “Etín” Ponce, Marcelo Rossini, Leonel Duarte, and Jorge Pablo Brito, who always supported me in a country like mine where unfortunately companies and commercial brands do not generally support boxing.
To Universum and Golden Boy Promotions, for giving me the opportunity of showing my boxing to the world.
To Al Haymon, a crucial person in the last steps and probably the most successful of my career.
To my parents, Olga and Américo. To my wife Mariana. To my son Nahuel and my daughter Emilia. To all of them, thanks for standing by me for such a long ride.
Last but not the least, to my dear fans, who always supported and cheered me either from their homes or from the stands of all the arenas where I fought. I will never forget that chanting: “Chi-nooooo, Chi-nooooo”!
At this time, I start a new stage in which I will remain close to boxing, advising and unconditionally supporting “Team Maidana”, aiming for new generations to reach the highest levels. I will be there for our world champion Jesús Cuellar. For new great prospects like Brian Castaño, my brother Fabián Maidana, Alan Castaño, who are already making some noise internationally. For Javier Maciel. Also I will be there for the new kids like Neri Romero and Luis Verón. And most likely I will be there for many others who will join us along the road looking for great challenges. My goal is to pass the baton over to them now.
MARCOS “EL CHINO” MAIDANA

[man]

all the best. straight fighter with solid
heart muscles. made the best out of
his career and deserves every dollar
he made.

[gilgamesh]

One of my favorite fighters from the recent era. Truly a pleasure to watch his career. I wish him the through his retirement from the sport, and the rest of his days.

You'll be missed Chino

[inspiurd1]

He fought with the heart of a lion. He'll be missed in the ring. Wish him nothing but success in his next venture.

[Taansend]

First heard of in the loss to Kotelnik (excuse spelling), first saw him in the fight against Ortiz - and what a fight that was.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tHoIKZCsOE

[NateJR]

This is expected news but sad news to hear. Madaina would most certainly be a major player in the talented 147 division and I believe he would have been competitive at 154 as well. On the plus side, he gave us some very good fights and I cant blame him for sailing into the sunset after making loads of money and giving the best boxer in the last 30 years one of his toughest fights.

[foxdog1923]

Lot of boxers will be happy that they dont have to fight him now.

Tough as they come. So long Marco!

[jewboypgh]

Loved watching the Argentinian kid fight. Kept coming. Balls

[Ricky_]

Thought he was done when he lost every round to Devon but he proved me wrong... Clear winner in the first Floyd fight. Granted FMjr was well off the pace that night but Chino pounded his ass on the ropes... but was predictably robbed by vegas clique of Dave Morretti and co.

Enjoy being a fat retired Bastard Chino, much respect.

[Cutman Scabbers]

Maidana & Pongsaklek -- separated at birth?

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[Cutman Scabbers]

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[allInmoderationAIM]

Top name; more severe a test to FLOYD MAY than even the hyped Pacman match. Internationally recognized at the top. Hugely successful career.
Good luck to that man!

[Badhusker]

Thought he was done when he lost every round to Devon but he proved me wrong... Clear winner in the first Floyd fight. Granted FMjr was well off the pace that night but Chino pounded his ass on the ropes... but was predictably robbed by vegas clique of Dave Morretti and co.

Enjoy being a fat retired Bastard Chino, much respect.

Please, really? What I remember most about the first Floyd fight was Maidana was the dirtiest M'fer I have ever seen since Tyson biting Holyfields ear. He should have been DQ'd. 8-4 Floyd.

[Stuarty]

Thought he was done when he lost every round to Devon but he proved me wrong... Clear winner in the first Floyd fight. Granted FMjr was well off the pace that night but Chino pounded his ass on the ropes... but was predictably robbed by vegas clique of Dave Morretti and co.

Enjoy being a fat retired Bastard Chino, much respect.

I had Floyd winning the fight clear bud. Each to their own though. I have to admit I loved watching him squirm when Maidana was putting it on him though

[Boxerbeetle]

Maidana was involved in some of my favourite fights in recent memory - primarily the thrilling back & forths with Ortiz & Khan and, of course, the hilarious beatdown of Broner. The Mayweather fights have hopefully set him up for life, so enjoy retirement Chino

[Stuarty]

Maidana was involved in some of my favourite fights in recent memory - primarily the thrilling back & forths with Ortiz & Khan and, of course, the hilarious beatdown of Broner. The Mayweather fights have hopefully set him up for life, so enjoy retirement Chino

The Broner fight was pretty special To be fair to the little prick he showed some balls himself in that fight. Still funny though!

[Ricky_]

Thought he was done when he lost every round to Devon but he proved me wrong... Clear winner in the first Floyd fight. Granted FMjr was well off the pace that night but Chino pounded his ass on the ropes... but was predictably robbed by vegas clique of Dave Morretti and co.

Enjoy being a fat retired Bastard Chino, much respect.

Please, really? What I remember most about the first Floyd fight was Maidana was the dirtiest M'fer I have ever seen since Tyson biting Holyfields ear. He should have been DQ'd. 8-4 Floyd.

What a little bitch you are, in here pissing about Floyd takin a few low blow's. The guy fights like a crab and if the actually applied the rules to Floyd's holding he would be DQ'd in the majority of his fights at welter. 8 rounds to floyd dude sat on the ropes and clinched cause his legs weren't moving that fight and you and the rest of the flomo army are giving him eight rounds, gtfo. He got his ass handed to him that night.

[Badhusker]

Sour grapes. Everyone Floyd fought you have some lame excuse. The fact is no one was good enough to beat him. Not even your beloved Manny. You have issues besides being a total fornicating idiot. Crawl back in your cardboard box.

[Ricky_]

Sour grapes. Everyone Floyd fought you have some lame excuse. The fact is no one was good enough to beat him. Not even your beloved Manny. You have issues besides being a total effing idiot. Crawl back in your cardboard box.

OK i'll leave your floyd alone Brut. Enjoy watching the rerun of his masterclass crabbing on the ropes. Performance of the century.

[Badhusker]

Calling me Brut shows how dumb you are. Ask any mod, they will tell you.