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ESPN en Español just reported that the Maidana team is "surprised" because in Africa Mayweather still mentioned Chino along with Khan as a possibility for his 3rd May fight. Maidana's adviser Sebastián Contursi told ESPN that "we have been offered the rematch with Broner, so I don't understand why Mayweather still says Maidana is one of the candidates". He added that "if eventually the option is Khan, well, it will be business matters. What you can be sure, and we already said it to GBP and Haymon, is that Maidana won't fight in April".

This boxing analyst (one of the most respected in Argentina) says today that Chino needs a break after his hard training camp for the Broner fight and it would be wiser not to fight Floyd next . The expert points that the training camp was "more harmful" for Maidana body that the fight itself. He adds many people think Chino shouldn't go through such a hard preparation again in the short run. From the Maidana point of view, the writer says, there is no need for an immediate Floyd fight to consolidate his status after his recent success. A Floyd fight would mean big money and sporting glory. but it will be smarter for Chino to take an adequate rest and postpone negotiations for the 3rd May card, the article concludes.

Maidana's trainer Robert Garcia says this is "Broner's moment", but "he is not another Mayweather". Garcia adds that "Maidana's style can give him a lot of trouble". If the fight is agreed, "we will get ready for a war. Maidana hits hard, has heart, doesn't respect anything, and this is very important against an opponent like Broner. He has the (necessary) qualities". Garcia's statements in ESPN en Español

Broner would have decided to maintain his 135 crown and relinquish the 147 title, a Bleacher Report's article says. This would eliminate the Broner - Maidana bout. I would say the news make sense giving that Thurman has said he wants to fight Chino. Broner would relinquish WW crown

"I want the fight with Broner because I would have the best payday of my career, but if there is not a lot of money I do not fight. It's simple. I think I won my place", Marcos Maidana says today in an interview published in Clarín, the main Argentine newspaper. Chino commented also his recent car accident. He explained he still has a pain in his chest and he is on vacation to rest. Maidana added that Broner "would be a tough fight for both, a war. He is a strong fighter, he defends himself fiercely". Clarín asked Chino if he thinks Broner's jaw could be broken by a blow because he fights with his mouth open. "That's right," Maidana answered. "He usually fights erect, straight, and so he can fall easier". Maidana said that "I prefer not to fight with the Argentines. Not with Diego Chaves nor Lucas Matthysse: I do not want to ruin the business between us". http://www.clarin.com/deportes/boxeo/Maidana-Crei-matado_0_952704825.html

The "Democracia" newspaper from the city of Junín, where Lucas lives, says today sunday that Matty's manager, Mario Arano, has stated that negotiations for Garcia fight are almost complete and would be finished in 48 hours. The newspaper cites Arano's statements to LU 20 Radio Chubut: "I think that in 48 hours the negotiations will have a successful ending". "Democracia" says that Matty has yet started his training for the fight. http://www.diariodemocracia.com/notas/2013/6/30/lucas-matthysse-piensa-pelea-danny-garcia-60652.asp

The "Patagónico" newspaper, published in the Chubut Province where Matthysse is from, says today that Lucas "is waiting García's answer". Matthysse's manager, Mario Arano, said that "in principle the fight would be made". "We accepted the fight and it is supposed Garcia accepted too. It's only matter that Golden Boy sets the date and that's it". http://www.elpatagonico.net/nota/199277-matthysse-espera-la-respuesta-de-danny-garcia/