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Abner Mares on Leo Santa Cruz Rematch: ‘I’m Locked in And Ready to Put On a Great Show For The Fans of Los Angeles’

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Abner Mares (Photo:  Mares Enterprises/Eder Mercado)

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By Chris Robinson

Four-time world champion Abner Mares is inching closer to his June 9 rematch with three-division world champion Leo Santa Cruz, who he meets inside of the Staples Center in a fight that will be aired by SHOWTIME. On Thursday afternoon, Mares could be found inside of Dodgers Stadium to throw out the ceremonial first pitch as part of Viva Los Dodgers. 

Mares (31-2-1, 15 KO’s) appreciates being around the public so close to his fight date, which he insists he will be ready for. Santa Cruz defeated Mares via majority decision in August of 2015 in a fast-paced fight and the rematch is something Mares has always wanted.
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PHOTOS: Abner Mares drops and defeats Jesus Cuellar via split-decision to become four-time champion

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Abner Mares and Jesus Cuellar gave the fans something to remember on Saturday (Photo: Stephanie Trap – Showtime)

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By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, Dec. 10, Abner Mares stamped another mark in his legacy by defeating former champion Jesus Cuellar over twelve rounds inside of the USC Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif. Mares has won belts in three weight classes and again now in the featherweight division he is a champion, as he adds the WBA featherweight crown to his collection.

Mares (30-2-1, 15 KO’s) used his skills and boxing ability in the face of Cuellar (28-2, 21 KO’s) , who appeared to be the bigger and physically stronger fighter inside of the ropes.
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PHOTOS: Leo Santa Cruz Overcomes Abner Mares In Los Angeles

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Leo Santa Cruz, right, and Abner Mares going toe to toe inside of the Staples Center in Los Angeles (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, inside of the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Leo Santa Cruz overcame a spirited effort from Abner Mares in front of a raucous crowd to capture a majority-decision victory.

In what may be the most definitive fight to date on the “Premier Boxing Champions” series, the ESPN-televised affair had plenty to offer its fans. Mares came out of the gates swinging but it was Santa Cruz who settled down and boxed a masterful fight from the fourth round on.
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Leo Santa Cruz Defeats Abner Mares Via Majority Decision in Tough Battle in Los Angeles

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Leo Santa Cruz scored his biggest victory as a professional on Saturday night (Photo: Instagram)

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By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, Aug. 29, Leo Santa Cruz became a three-division world champion with a hard-fought majority-decision victory over fellow three-division titlist Abner Mares inside of the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

The bout took place on ESPN’s airwaves as a “Premier Boxing Champions” telecast and the action didn’t disappoint.
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Abner Mares feels it’s not the end of Nonito Donaire’s career

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Three-division world champ Abner Mares speaking from Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

This weekend, inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, former three-division world champion Abner Mares (27-1-1, 14 KO’s) will look to keep his momentum going when he faces off with Jose Hernandez (25-4, 15 KO’s)  in a Showtime-televised attraction.

Mares is still looked at as one of the game’s top young talents and his spirits seem fully restored following his shocking first round knockout loss to Jhonny Gonzalez in August of last year.
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Abner Mares moving away from Gonzalez rematch; eyes May return on Mayweather undercard?

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Abner Mares in training camp in California prior to his first match with Jhonny Gonzalez (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

According to a report Salvador Rodriguez at BoxingScene.com, former three-division champion Abner Mares appears to be moving away from a heavily-anticipated rematch with WBC featherweight champion Jhonny Gonzalez.

As we first reported, Mares pulled out of his scheduled Feb. 15 rematch with Gonzalez after suffering a rib injury while sparring down in Mexico City.

While it looked like the rematch was going to be pushed back just a month, it now appears that Mares may land on Floyd Mayweather’s pay per view return on May 3 in Las Vegas.

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Abner Mares reportedly injured during training; Gonzalez rematch said to be pushed back to March 15

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Jhonny Gonzalez dropping Abner Mares this past August (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

Sources close to the information have informed HustleBoss.com that former three-division champion Abner Mares has suffered an injury while in training that has subsequently seen his rematch with Jhonny Gonzalez pushed back to March 15th from the original date of February 15th.

Mares was training for the rematch in Mexico City but our source claims that he suffered a rib injury during training.

Gonzalez pulled off one of the year’s biggest upsets last August when he stopped the heavily-favored Mares in one round.

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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Abner Mares expects Rios to give Pacquiao ‘hell’; talks Mayweather-Canelo, Bradley-Marquez

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Chris Robinson catches up with WBC featherweight champion Abner Mares in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. as he speaks on upcoming fights such as Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul Alvarez, Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios, and Tim Bradley vs. Juan Manuel Marquez

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Abner Mares deep into training for August 24th Showtime clash with Jhonny Gonzalez

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Chris Robinson goes behind the scenes inside of the Elite MMA Academy in Santa Fe Springs, California, as WBC featherweight champion Abner Mares (26-0-1, 14 KO’s) trains for his August 24th defense of his title against former champion Jhonny Gonzalez

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Abner Mares deep into training for August 24th Showtime clash with Jhonny Gonzalez

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Chris Robinson goes behind the scenes inside of the Elite MMA Academy in Santa Fe Springs, California, as WBC featherweight champion Abner Mares (26-0-1, 14 KO’s) trains for his August 24th defense of his title against former champion Jhonny Gonzalez

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Exclusive photos: Abner Mares deep into training camp as Jhonny Gonzalez fight nears

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Abner Mares training in Santa Fe Springs, Calif.

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Article and photos by Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)

On Wednesday afternoon, HustleBoss.com stepped inside of the Elite Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. as WBC featherweight champion Abner Mares (26-0-1, 14 KO’s) boxed with junior lightweight prospect Luis Martinez ahead of his Aug. 24 clash with former champion Jhonny Gonzalez.

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Mares faces off with Gonzalez in a Showtime attraction from the StubHub Center in nearby Carson in what will serve as the first defense of his new title.

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Mares won his WBC bauble with a resounding 10th round TKO over Daniel Ponce De Leon this past May in Las Vegas after moving up in weight and has stamped himself as one of the rising stars in the sport.

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