Phil D. Jay
WBN Editor
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.