Marcos Maidana "I did everything I could, I think my cycle in boxing is done"

[Syf]

Great fighter, made the very most of limited talent.

Boxing needs guys like Chino to save us all from the Broner's of the sport.

I think he had a lot of untapped talent, prior to getting with Garcia. We were just starting to see him at the peak of his powers...

Chinoooo, come back :,,,,[

Sentiment agreed upon

It's a shame if he retires. I think we were just getting to see the best of Maidana.

If he had kept up his momentum after the Floyd fights he could have made some more good money and beaten a lot of good fighters.

Oh well, if the money made him lose the desire then it's best he retires.

I agree.. He could have really shook up things and smashed Thurman, khan in a rematch, and possibly Porter or Garcia when he moves up. He could have got himself another title at 147-154, for sure.

If that is his choice though, I have no choice but to respect it. All the best, champ

[Box-Office]

There is a 154 lbs title run left to be achieved by Maidana, in fact he can go back at 147lbs and absolutely pummel Brook in to stoppage. A fight with Bradley for his WBO version, even a Khan rematch. It sucks because he has options, but again if your heart isn't in it then, so be it.

[alexguiness]

I think he had a lot of untapped talent, prior to getting with Garcia. We were just starting to see him at the peak of his powers...



Sentiment agreed upon



I agree.. He could have really shook up things and smashed Thurman, khan in a rematch, and possibly Porter or Garcia when he moves up. He could have got himself another title at 147-154, for sure.

If that is his choice though, I have no choice but to respect it. All the best, champ

He had that raw toughness, huge heart and under Garcia he did show some improvement especially his jab and movement.

The way he rag dolled AB was a treat to watch.

[ShoulderRoll]

Props to Chino, he gave Floyd a close run first time out and the closest Floyd fight in recent times, potentially Floyd's toughest fight in 7-8 years. That in itself is an achievement.

He made Pacquiao look like a straight up b1tch with the way he fought, cried and complained afterwards instead of taking his loss with dignity as Chino did. Chino would never come out with shyt like salt water either ffs

Good post.

I actually would have liked to see Chino fight Pacquiao, just to see him knee that crybaby Pac in the balls.

[Tony Trick-Pony]

I really don't blame him. Stay fat and happy in Argentina. He gave us some good memories and imo, did all he had to do to beat Mayweather, at least once. Be well, Chino!

[From Russia]

Sad news. His body is probably not ready to even make LHW.

[deathofaclown]

I'd like to see him come back and fight Khan as long as he's anywhere near what he was in the past couple of years under Garcia.

That version of Maidana under Garcia would fold Khan like a chair. Khan is becoming easier and easier to hit, and he was never that elusive anyway. He was getting shaken by Algieri a couple of times. If that was a 147 version of Maidana, Khan would be getting carried out of the ring by his dad and Hunter.

[Ray Corso]

Smart kid, made some money that should last him a very long time if he's wise! Good brawler with not enough skills when he stepped up so why go on and take abuse. He could probably be on local shows to pick up the pennies but he doesn't want to kill himself making weight and getting punched.
Stay home, grow old and relax he did very well for himself. He caught Mayweather at the right time and he looked the spoiler part very well.
Good luck.
Ray

[FLYBOY]

Unless he has smartly invested his money, he will be back. Just give it a few years to blow his money away....

[Chrismart]

Wouldn't be the biggest surprise, but a shame as there's some fun fights he could of had at WW (that said, i'm not sure he would make WW anymore).