Maidana confirms retirement

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Former world champion Marcos Maidana has announced his retirement from boxing.

The hard-hitting Argentine had been absent from the ring since his second points defeat to Floyd Mayweather in September 2014 and revealed his decision to quit the sport in a statement. 

Maidana, who held versions of the world title at super-lightweight and welterweight, was involved in a number of exciting fights during his career, which featured 35 wins and five defeats. 

‘El Chino’ burst onto the world scene with an upset stoppage win over Victor Ortiz in 2009 and also pushed Amir Khan to the limit in a thrilling 2010 points defeat, before returning with a decision win over faded Mexican great Erik …

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