Marcos Maidana statement:
Probably, my decision would not surprise much as I have given hints of it in the last few months. But at this time I am making it official.
Before anything else, I must say that I leave very proud and deeply thankful to boxing and everything that I have achieved. I never imagined getting this far as I put on a pair of gloves for the very first time when I was 15 in my native Margarita City. I think I was able to put the name of my country Argentina very high after winning two world titles and fighting against the best in the world. I had a tough career and I fulfilled many of my dreams. I am a very happy man with my family and friends by my side these days. I know many of you think that I still have things to do and battles to fight, and I respect that, but this is something that I had in my mind in the last few months. Only those who know what a real challenge is, like the ones I always had, may understand that you have to be absolutely motivated to approach them. Only through a great physical and mental effort can you mix in the ring with best of the world if winning is your goal. I always wanted to win and today I do not feel motivated enough and do not have the fire inside me to climb those mountains again. That is why I announce my retirement. At this time when I take a look back at my career, I want to thank so many people that helped me to have what I call a successful career.
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