Wheelchair Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Dear boxing fans and press members, The last time you have seen me I was celebrating my first victory in Las Vegas, as I knocked out Victor Cayo last March 27 on HBO and thus I proudly retained the WBA Interim Super Lightweight title for the second time. I can`t tell you how happy I was as my career seemed to go the right direction. That night I thought I was establishing a name for myself in the US and new great opportunities were coming for me after that. However, a series of unexpected events have unfolded ever since affecting me to the point that even retirement crossed my mind. However, I consider myself a true warrior, so I will fight for my rights until the end. I know most of you may be surprised to hear that. Surely, not as much surprised as I am myself, of course. First of all, let me make it clear that I am in perfect health condition, so nothing of this has anything to do with injuries or any medical problems. I only have very serious managerial problems that have led me to a huge disappointment and uncertainty regarding my future. For the last two months and to this date I remained in silence as I was trusting that certain people would deliver their promises to straighten things up. They did not. A few days after the Cayo fight I was resting in Buenos Aires and suddenly I learned through boxing web sites that I was scheduled to fight Timothy Bradley on June 19 in Aguacaliente, California. Then I called my now former manager Mario Margossian and he confirmed that he had in fact agreed that fight with both Golden Boy Promotions and HBO. I was pissed as I had never been informed about any previous negotiations in that regard. On the other hand, I turned the offer down as Margossian offered me little money for a fight of this magnitude. Then, the next day I again learned from boxing web sites that the date has been moved (without my approval, once again), this time for July 17 mentioning that I was recovering from a back injury, which was a lie. I talked with Margossian again and he tried to convince me by offering me little more money, but at that point I became suspicious and I told him I would not take the fight, which it was always far from being formally accepted from me as I have never signed a contract, whatsoever. I want to make it clear, however, that Golden Boy Promotions and HBO have both acted in good faith all along on this matter as I never had any direct contact with them or any other promoters involved in the Bradley fight at that point. Now I know that they had made a reasonable offer for me to face Bradley, but that offer was significantly different when it came to me. From that point on I started to find out that many other things regarding my career were not right so I put the case in the hands of my lawyers. Last May 12 I have notified Margossian about my irreversible decision to terminate the contract that we had, for which I had designated him as my manager. On the other hand, there seems to be a huge mystery and confusion regarding possible existent contracts between myself and Golden Boy Promotions and or Universum Box Promotions, which happen to have a partnership. Both claim that they have contracts with me. Unfortunately, my former manager has never given me any originals or even copies of the contracts that I have signed or of those which he may have signed on my behalf during the last few years, so I have no way to verify what my situation is right now. That is why early on last May I went directly to Golden Boy Promotions, and through phone conversations they promised me they would send me every alleged contract that they have. This was ratified during a personal meeting with Eric Gomez that took place last May 27 in Santa Fe, Argentina. They promised me to be perfectly clear and transparent, but they did not deliver as they finally decided not to reveal the contracts. I have not received anything from them. Therefore, if Golden Boy Promotions or Universum Box Promotions have any contracts that link me with them, I publicly ask them to urgently show them to me and my team as my former manager Margossian would not for sure. If everything if perfectly clear and legal as they claim, what is the problem with showing all the papers to me? I am sure that Oscar de la Hoya himself will totally understand me as a fellow colleague. I have a team in Argentina that is supporting me and giving me the right advice now, so I ask Oscar to take the matter in his own hands and meet with us to clarify the whole thing along with Universum. Otherwise, if they do not have any contracts that link me with them or if they are not interested in me, let me know it for real and I will continue with my career. I would be hugely disappointed if Oscar allows for my career to be interrupted or damaged whatsoever. I know he will not. In all, I want to tell everybody that I would be delighted to face Bradley or any other world champions – especially, Amir Khan who is my mandatory as per WBA rules – as long as I get fair conditions (the right money and time to prepare myself). Every one in boxing knows that I had to go the hard way to become the WBA Super Lightweight champion. First, by going to Germany to face local Andreas Kotelnik and then by going to Los Angeles to fight Victor Ortiz. That speaks for itself about me not ducking anyone, doesn’t it? I’m not scared to square off in the ring with anybody. I’m proud of being the WBA world champion and I’m hungry to face the best out there. But give me a fair treatment to do so, just as they do with other champions. I want my fans to keep their faith in me and thank them for all the support that I am receiving, for which I’ll be grateful forever. God bless you all and see you in my next fight. Marcos René Maidana June 7, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faulks Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Cheers for thatm Wheels. Interesting, dont know about you guys but i like Maidana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelchair Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 Yes, Marcos seems a guy who'll fight anyone, unlike a certain other 140lber who we don't need to name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Love Marcos, crude, exciting, stupidly hard hitting (no one's ever rocked Kotelnik like he did), limited in technique and can be hurt but has the heart of a giant. We need more fighters like MRM though we need less of the managerial bull crap that goes on behind closed doors, we want fights in the ring not the court rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavpowell Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 This is at least the second time Goldenboy seem to have agreed contracts for a fighter already under contract elsewhere. Bad luck or is something going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapevine241 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 i hope he gets everything sorted out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofo2 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Maidana faking injury to get out of fighting Bradley quack quack mlol/ Amir would have been raped over this mlol/ And they said he only wanted Maidana in July cos he was injured......................................and he was'nt mlol/ QUACK QUACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I suspected he was faking the injury, glad to finally have the truth and I hope its sorted out soon ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_hoops1967 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Hopefully he'll be in the ring with khan before the end of the year knockin that mouthy over-rated chinless pussy out cold!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofo2 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Hopefully he'll be in the ring with khan before the end of the year knockin that mouthy over-rated chinless p***y out cold!!!! Nahhhhhhhh he will just fake another injury boxing// quackkkkkkk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeelowHeights Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Hopefully he'll be in the ring with khan before the end of the year knockin that mouthy over-rated chinless p***y out cold!!!! Nahhhhhhhh he will just fake another injury boxing// quackkkkkkk So what is a fighter to do if his promoters / managers do not agree or do deals behind his back? After all, Kevin Mitchell said he had outside issues before Katsidis KOed him. If things are not right, don't fight. That probably proves that there was no step aside clause either - it seems like it was just contractual / promotional issues all along. At least Maidana has shown he's willing to travel and fight anyone (can you imagine Khan going to Germany to face Kotelnik or to LA to face Ortiz?). Unlike a certain Mr. Khan. Khan is the nearest thing to a boxing rapist as he only fights bums and stiffs. Khan gets justified flack as when no unification takes place, he fights the weakest, most far gone name he can. That said, it now seems like neither fighter has ducked each other here, it looks more like politics has got in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofo2 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Hopefully he'll be in the ring with khan before the end of the year knockin that mouthy over-rated chinless p***y out cold!!!! Nahhhhhhhh he will just fake another injury boxing// quackkkkkkk So what is a fighter to do if his promoters / managers do not agree or do deals behind his back? After all, Kevin Mitchell said he had outside issues before Katsidis KOed him. If things are not right, don't fight. That probably proves that there was no step aside clause either - it seems like it was just contractual / promotional issues all along. At least Maidana has shown he's willing to travel and fight anyone (can you imagine Khan going to Germany to face Kotelnik or to LA to face Ortiz?). Unlike a certain Mr. Khan. Khan is the nearest thing to a boxing rapist as he only fights bums and stiffs. Khan gets justified flack as when no unification takes place, he fights the weakest, most far gone name he can. That said, it now seems like neither fighter has ducked each other here, it looks more like politics has got in the way. David Haye was raped after the collapse of Setanta for pulling out of the Klit fight because of money and contractual issues...similar scenario here...except Maidana could guarantee that he was at least going to get paid the full purse regardless of what other shitt was going on around him!! And besides he lied to get out of a fight and we can only take his reason as being honest or lieing....I choose to see it as a lie and its leaving Maidana looking a Duck....period! Lets face it Amir has come in for some shit, but he has had four fights in the division and is World Champion, giving him room to select opponents more carefully before he steps up in class to Fight Bradley or Alexander....Maidana even lied to not fight Amir...its Quack Quack for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapevine241 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 i might be wrong but i dont think maidana faked the injury i think his manager faked the injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Sounds he like told his manager that the offer was crap and the manager decides to bull**** and say he was injured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_hoops1967 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Khan would probably just nut him so the fight was stopped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofo2 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 i might be wrong but i dont think maidana faked the injury i think his manager faked the injury mlol/ feck off mlol/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapevine241 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 sounds plausible to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelchair Posted June 17, 2010 Author Share Posted June 17, 2010 Margossian responds to Maidana Maidana’s former manager comments on allegations As my name was mentioned, I am requesting you to include some of the comments related to the declarations of Marcos Maidana about me and our contractual relationship, so that boxing fans can have information in relation to this matter. In this regard, and taking into account the declarations of Maidana through this means and any other means in relation to his contractual situation, I want to strongly clarify that, during his stay in Las Vegas, and before his fight against Victor Cayo, Maidana had a commercial relationship with the firm Golden Boy Promotions, in accordance with the proposal of Maidana’s promoter, UNIVERSUM. He signed personally the corresponding agreements. Afterward, the possibility of a fight against Timothy Bradley on July of this year was added to these options, with an important money offer, and Maidana had always been kept informed about these facts and personally approved the proposal. After the customary negotiations, he also approved the money offer. Then, we planned a trip to Los Angeles for a Press Conference where the event would be announced. The next day, when we were supposed to leave, Maidana suspended the trip, declaring that he suffered a severe injury on his back that would not let him participate in this bout. This is what Maidana declared in at least three very important newspapers and/or websites of mass communication in Argentina. Therefore, at first, I believed him. But when I realized that this was not true, I talked to him more than ten times, and I asked him to tell me who called him and made him change his mind. Furthermore, I gave him all the information and all the explanations he needed. All the contracts between Universum, Golden Boy and Maidana were reasonable and were signed by the three parties. Later, and due to reasons that I can only relate to the decision of breaching his contractual obligations, Maidana and his new friends began to insult me and offend me by means of every slander and calumny possible. At this point, it was obvious and clear, for those who have some information related to the policy of the executive of an Association that regulates World Boxing, who have backed and encouraged the attitude of Marcos Maidana, and why they did it, in relation to me and his commercial obligations. I will offer more information about this subject at the proper time. I can understand his commercial reasons, but I cannot tolerate his personal actions, as we had a relationship that was built through so many years. I will only say that the current new friends of Maidana have decided to mortgage his past, no matter what the consequences may be for his future, putting at risk his career in boxing and his assets. I will put an end to this matter now, and I strongly believe that time will put this right into place and I will be able to showexactly who complied with his obligations and who did not. Greetings to all of you Mario Margossian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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