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As Oscar De La Hoya, who has not fought since 2008, continues training and planning to come out of retirement there has been much discussion about who might serve as the Golden Boy’s comeback opponent.
The latest signal that Oscar De La Hoya is indeed serious about making a return to the ring after 12 years in retirement is that his team has begun to talk about possible opponents, and it could be former two-division world titlist Marcos Maidana.
Former world champion Marcos Maidana is still planning to box again in 2020. The boxer had planned to be active last month, in an exhibition fight, but the event was pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic. During the recent convention for the World Boxing Association (WBA), held via several online video conference, Maidana said he was interested in a rematch with old rival, Amir Khan.
By Keith Idec - Six years later, Leonard Ellerbe still can’t understand the rationale of those that insist Marcos Maidana did enough to defeat Floyd Mayweather in their first fight. Ellerbe gives Maidana credit for his consistent aggression and hitting Mayweather more than any of his prior opponents. The CEO of Mayweather Promotions deems it ridiculous...
Former two division world champion Sergio 'Maravilla' Martinez, 45 years old, is looking forward to his return to the ring. After six years in retirement, he planned to fight on June 6. The comeback was pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Lucas Matthysse was one of the greatest exponents of Argentine boxing in recent years. In 2018, Matthysse (39-5, 36 KOs) was dominated and stopped by Manny Pacquiao in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
A few days ago, Argentina's Marcos Maidana, the former junior welterweight and welterweight champion, had surprised everyone by saying that he would be interested in a fight with countryman and fellow two-division champion Sergio Martinez.
Two-division world champion Marcos 'Chino' Maidana aims to stage a professional boxing card in Argentina by the second half of June, as long as government authorities allow it. The card will have strict adherence to health and safety criteria in order to mount an event behind closed doors.
Former two division world champion Marcos Maidana claims that he still owns Floyd Mayweather's tooth and uses it as a keepsake. Maidana claims that he knocked it out of Mayweather's mouth, during their rematch in 2014.
The return of former two division world champion Marcos René 'Chino' Maidana, initially scheduled for April 18 against former kickboxing champion Jorge 'Acero' Cali, was postponed as a preventive measure for the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the promoter reported.