Abner Mares to face Japanese champion, Takashi Miura on Floyd undercard

[johnsebastianmiran]

I think this guy Mares is a world class fighter but I am disappointed because he is a master of deception when it comes to cheap shots. I saw him in a couple of fights he had no business winning. He's dirty but I wondered what would happen if he did not get that chance to be dirty and his name was Jhonny Gonzales and suddenly all that pride disappeared when he got a chance at fighting for another title. The question is, does he deserve that shot? I am not criticizing his ability, just his definition of south of the border when the bell rings.

[THE THIRD MAN]

Miura is the real deal and Mares is taking a huge chance, he will need to be 100% on form to win this. Miura won't take any of Mares dubious ring tactics lightly.

[powerpuncher]

i dont like mares moving up in weight. he is already a small featherweight. he is a great fighter but he should stay at the lighter weight classes.

[bzkfn]

i dont like mares moving up in weight. he is already a small featherweight. he is a great fighter but he should stay at the lighter weight classes.

I too am less than sure this is a good idea. Featherweight tune up before fighting Gonzalez looked to be the way to go because while Jhonny starched him, he's more than capable of winning the rematch as it often depends which Jhonny turns up.

[La Cucaracha]

I agree that moving to 130 might be too soon great to see Mares taking on a rated guy in his first fight at the weight