Comments Thread For: Mares vs. Santa Cruz Will Get Further Push in Carson

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When you boast a résumé and upcoming schedule like that of Abner Mares, you know better than to look past the opponent in front of you. The 27-year old endured a brutal schedule dating back to his first title fight with Yonnhy Perez in May ’10, yet remains unbeaten while collecting three titles along the way.

Another tough test awaits, as Mares makes the first defense of his featherweight belt against Jhonny Gonzalez on August 24 in Carson, California. The bout headlines a Showtime Championship Boxing doubleheader, but it’s the other leg of the show that has people talking about Mares’ future.

Leo Santa Cruz meets defending 122 lb. titlist Vic Terrazas, with serious talk about the evening’s winners facing off against one another down the road. The card doesn’t mark the first time that Mares and Santa Cruz have appeared on the same show, nor are talks of a future clash anything he hasn’t repeatedly heard in the past.
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[TheMexHurricane]

Mares said "I'm not scared to lose"

Spoken like a true Mexican.

[4Corners]

Let Santa Cruz actually get a decent win or two at 122, than another good win at 126. I think they'll rush this fight, but it would be so much better maybe 2 years from now. If both kept winning, it would actually be a mini mega fight for the lower weights.

[Public_Enemy]

Santa Cruz is a budding star in this sport but he's still learning and growing. I don't think he's ready for this fight at the moment. He would definitely be competitive but I would heavily favor Mares. Just look how much Mares has improved over the last few years. In a year or two, Mares vs. Santa Cruz could be epic.

[The Big Dunn]

mares v santa cruz will be a great fight. i'm looking forward to it whenever it happens. I hope it gets on CBS or a big ppv because these guys deserve exsposure.

[SD180sx]

Mares/Santa would be a good fight, just gotta give them 1-2 yeas more to perfect their skills. Would be another Mexican classic with the potential of being a trilogy like Barrera/Morales.

[STREET CLEANER]

Cruz needs to build up a little bit more so this can be a real headlining fight.

Mares is at such a high level right now.

Cruz is better than Margo in every way

[whoseyourdaddy]

would be an extraordinary fight...I like both guys, leaning towards Mares as o now.

[ShoulderRoll]

This is definitely a fight that should marinate a little. Let Santa Cruz develop a little bit more, and maybe clean out 122. (except for Rigo of course but he's with Top Rank anyway.)

If they let it build it could be very big down the road.

[SlySlickSmooth]

War Minirito!