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.ย
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.ย
