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Maidana admits Canelo fight won’t happen

Phil D. Jay 
WBN Editor
‘Chino’ advised against 154lb bout

Rumours of a possible September 15 bout between Golden Boy stablemates Saul Alvarez and Marcos Maidana have been swiftly quashed by the Argentinian, who admits that the Mexican superstar is a bridge too far weight-wise.

Maidana, 28, is pencilled in to face unbeaten Keith Thurman Jr. on July 21 at the US Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio and seems likely to stick with the welterweight bout, rather than twist with another jump in weight.

“Clarifying the rumours - One week ago I asked for Canelo Alvarez as a foe since I have faith in myself, but Golden Boy never offered it. That's all,” stated Maidana.

“I am a person who listens to advice and many told me Canelo is too big for me and I have accepted it. End of the story.”

21 year-old WBC light-middleweight champion Alvarez (41-0-1) is currently on the lookout for a new challenger to his crown after losing three of his first choice opponents in the past few months.

Currently leading the pack is the winner of tomorrow night’s IBF title rematch between champion Cornelius ‘K9’ Bundrage and former belt holder Cory Spinks, with an announcement expected from GBP in the next few days as a media tour schedule approaches.

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