Meanwhile, Chavez Jr. is currently haggling over the difference between 172 pounds and 175 pounds for his next fight. With Maidana’s punching power alone, he be successful with his comeback if he’s able to return to 147. which is 175cm He was in a mad rush to lose a massive amount of weight, and he ended up giving up his comeback bid. The contract signing will take... Marcos Maidana's doesn't currently have a fight scheduled. He was born on Of course, by the time the legendary Mexican lightweight climbed into the ring with De La Hoya, Chavez was way past his best years. Mayweather, 36, tweeted: "I'm going to let the fans vote. Wladimir Klitschko announced yesterday he will defend his WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles against Australian challenger Alex Leapai in Oberhausen, Germany, on 26 April. From there, Maidana and his Chino Maidana Promotions company will decide the direction he wants to take for his next fight, according to ESPN MX. It's a longshot, but Mayweather has at least been teasing the idea of returning to the ring for exhibition bouts. We are going to see what weight we can give and we are going to see the rivals. his current In a way, negotiations for the superfight have already begun. Saul Sanchez: I Feel Stronger at 122, Might Go On a Title Run, 'The Journey - Charlo Doubleheader' 30 Minute Special, Showtime Releases Trailer For Documentary 'Ringside', Charles Martin Reacts To Helenius Stopping Kownacki, Robert Helenius Reacts To Shocking TKO of Kownacki, Adam Kownacki Reacts To TKO Defeat To Helenius, Joseph Parker Reflects on Fury-Wilder, Talks Return, Mikey Garcia Reflects on Fury-Wilder, Talks Vargas, Eddie Hearn Reflects on Fury Stopping Wilder, More, Kenny Porter Reacts To Tyson Fury Stopping Wilder, Jose Ramirez Reacts To Tyson Fury Stopping Wilder, Lomachenko's Weekend Dominance Will Leave a Historic Impression, Lomachenko vs. Lopez: A Dream Match and a Grudge Match Rolled Into One. We are happy to respond to informal removal requests if there have been any crossed wires. The views expressed in all articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of BoxingNews24 or its affiliates. A joint statement from Mayweather's team and Golden Boy Promotions said the "overwhelming majority" of the 200,000-plus fans who voted on social media picked Maidana, who has won 35 of his 38 fights, including 31 by knockout. De La Hoya has long maintained that he would stop McGregor is just two rounds in a boxing match. 17th July 1983, so he will turn Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? Boxing comebacks are never safe, but one can mitigate the danger by choosing the right kind of opponent. But there were certain disagreements with the financial terms - which prompted Maidana to break his Las Vegas training camp and travel back home to Argentina. He lost by unanimous decision after 12 rounds. Look, on a list full of crazy ideas, De La Hoya vs. White is probably the wildest one. Maidana walked away from the sport with a 35-5 record and 31 knockouts. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. We don't have streaming details for Marcos Maidana's next fight yet. Odds data updated every 30 minutes and are subject to change. Would Floyd Mayweather face De La Hoya again. Marcos Maidana's record currently stands Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. Mayweather vs. De La Hoya 2 would pit two of the most popular fighters in boxing history against each other in a surprising rematch. “We will see how we are doing on April 18 and then Chino Maidana Promotions will give me the options,” said Maidana to ESPN.mx. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. Maidana, who would like to fight again in the fall, would return after five and a half years - which is when he lost a twelve round decision in his rematch with Floyd Mayweather at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The UFC president Dana White is way bigger than De La Hoya and knows a thing or two about boxing. Second, it was De La Hoya who received top-billing for that promotion. Mayweather, a 10-time world champion in five weight divisions, set the record for the highest-grossing pay-per-view event in television history last September when his defeat of Saul Alvarez brought in more than $150m (£90m). The biggest and best fight De La Hoya could make happen for his epic comeback bout would be against retired UFC superstar McGregor. De La Hoya was the biggest draw of his generation the same way Mayweather became for his, and that drawing power is something that shouldn't be dismissed in regards to him being at least in the running to secure huge potential comeback bouts against other massive superstars. 38 in 9 months and 3 days. "I am extremely happy to be facing Floyd Mayweather because it will give me the opportunity to show the world that I am the best welterweight in the division," he said. As it is, Maidana lost a tremendous amount of weight, and started to resemble his old self at the time that he gave up. Floyd Mayweather on Marcos Maidana. :thinking: [QUOTE=Bronx23;20345299]From what I was told from a friend who's from the same part of Argentina that Maidana is currently residing in, he owns a ton of land & has a couple farms with a couple hundred cows that he makes…. Former two division world champion Marcos 'Chino' Maidana is once again planning to make another comeback run in the sport. Privacy Statement l Cookies Policy l Boxing Resources l Back To Top l Contact Us. Mayweather defeated De La Hoya back in 2007, but there are two things most people tend to forget bout that fight. Obviously, the biggest issue for making this wild fight happen would be agreeing on the weight limit for the fight. Permission has been sought and granted for all licensed media. Former two division world champion Marcos 'Chino' Maidana is once again planning to make another comeback run in the sport. to choose between Amir Khan and Maidana as his next opponent. That fight was 6 years and 1 month ago. He had won against Martin Angel Martinez on 12th December 2012 by knockout in the 3rd round at Estadio Luna Park, Distrito Federal, Argentina. Floyd Mayweather has asked his fans to vote on whether he should fight Amir Khan or Marcos Maidana next. First, the 37-year-old appears to be in great shape and might similarly be announcing a comeback bout soon. 5' 7" (5 Foot Maidana hasn’t fought since losing his second fight to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in September 2014. Second, Maidana is a fun brawler who would be an easy sell to the public. "He is an extremely skilled fighter who brings knockout danger to the ring.". Khan, a former world champion and 2004 Olympic silver medallist, has been holding out for a lucrative fight with Mayweather since suffering a scare in his last fight – a dramatic points victory over Julio Diaz – in Sheffield last April. Sorry, we couldn't find any with fights scheduled Check his profile page for a list of big potential…, You'll see him appearing in different organisations rankings as they…, You're seeing a lag between the fight and when the…, WHY IS FURY NUMBER RANK NUMBER 1 AND IS THE…, Box.Live: One Boxing Site To Unify Them All, Contact Us | Data Feeds For Publishers | Privacy & Cookie Policy. But maybe the two could put aside their differences and do something amazing for a charity that would also help them settle their longstanding grudge. It was a questionable move on his part, because he still had a lot left in the tank, and it could have made a lot more money. Some ring walk times are estimates; please check with the promoter / local TV channel for definitive start times. Marcos Maidana (35-5, 31 KOs) has lost a lot of extra weight to get back in the ring and earn very good money, but in the end, in April this year, he rejected the idea of re-entering the ring. Move over Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr., because you aren't the only legends with stunning boxing comeback plans for 2020. So maybe some kind of catchweight bout could happen for such a massive showdown. Sorry, we don't know of any potential fights for So De La Hoya might have big plans to face the top fighters between 154 and 160 pounds, but he most assuredly would be wise to avoid jumping up to the elite level after being so long out of the sport. 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All Rights Reserved. All Rights Reserved. Former two division world champion Marcos 'Chino' Maidana is once again planning to make another comeback run in the sport. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. But hope springs eternal. Rivas' Promoter Smiles: How Ironic if We Get WBC Shot Before Whyte! The welterweight is currently 37 years Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. After the exhibition fight has concluded, Maidana will get together with his handlers, and Venezuelan coach Rafael Liendo, to discuss his options. with odds for Marcos Maidana, please check back soon.