Thread: Mares v. Moreno on 10/13

Another big fight set for the junior featherweight division. Moreno will open as the favorite, but will the jump in weight to 122 play a role in the outcome? Should be a good fight either way. In an ideal world, the winner of this fight and Nishioka vs. Donaire would be face each other. Of course, that won't be the case.

I haven't seen Moreno although i know of his reputation, Mares on the other hand im big fan of ever since i see him on a undercard can't remember which, i've been following him for quite a few years now. And seen all his most important fights, i hope Abner Mares wins as im a big fan.

Originally Posted by ICB

I haven't seen Moreno although i know of his reputation, Mares on the other hand im big fan of ever since i see him on a undercard can't remember which, i've been following him for quite a few years now. And seen all his most important fights, i hope Abner Mares wins as im a big fan.

@ICB - unfortunately, he's up against a tough competitor in this fight. Moreno is a smooth operator on defense, and transitions into offense effortlessly. However, I've noticed Moreno doesn't always sway the judges with his defense. Mares throws some volume. It'll be an interesting clash of styles. I like both guys and look forward to the fight.

Moreno gives him a lesson in my opinion. Mares is good but I am not quite as sold as others are on him. We will find out soon enough though

Moreno 8-4 or 9-3 is what I think will actually happen. I have less faith in the judges actually calling it that way, since I expect Mares to be ineffectively aggressive and get undeserved credit for that. Honestly though, Moreno should pick him apart. He's better at everything except doggedly coming forward.

I am not a Mares fan and would love to see the hype get doused here. Wildly overrated IMO.

Originally Posted by Rantcatrat

Another big fight set for the junior featherweight division. Moreno will open as the favorite, but will the jump in weight to 122 play a role in the outcome? Should be a good fight either way. In an ideal world, the winner of this fight and Nishioka vs. Donaire would be face each other. Of course, that won't be the case.

I'm a little less pessimistic about that. Nonito has said in every recent interview that he wants to grab at least three of the belts before moving up to 126.

Originally Posted by shza

Originally Posted by Rantcatrat

Another big fight set for the junior featherweight division. Moreno will open as the favorite, but will the jump in weight to 122 play a role in the outcome? Should be a good fight either way. In an ideal world, the winner of this fight and Nishioka vs. Donaire would be face each other. Of course, that won't be the case.

I'm a little less pessimistic about that. Nonito has said in every recent interview that he wants to grab at least three of the belts before moving up to 126.

It would force Top Rank and Golden Boy to work with each other, which they have been reluctant to do, as of late.