By Mark Vester
Less than a year ago, former super flyweight champion Cristian Mijares (36-4-2, 15KOs) was considered one of the best pound for pound fighters in the world. Then was dominated and knocked out by Vic Darchinyan in nine rounds last November. After rethinking his career, Mijares moves up in weight and challenges unbeaten Nehomar Cermeno (16-0, 10KOs) for the interim-WBA bantamweight title on March 14 in Auditorio Centenario in Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico.
Mijares has finished up a very tough training camp, sparring four to six hard rounds every day. He knows that another loss could end his run as a recognized top fighter. If he wins, it could lead to a Darchinyan rematch when Vic moves up to bantamweight in the near future.
"I've prepared very well. I'm hoping to win a title for the second time in my career. I'm two pounds over the limit so weight will not be a problem. The weight will be on the mark by fight time. In the not too distant future, I'll find myself with Vic Darchinyan at this weight, and there is unfinished business for me with him," Mijares told ESTO.
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