Sergio Thompson Says Mares Tips Will Help Beat Miura

By Miguel Rivera

Mexico's Sergio "Yeyo" Thompson (27-2, 25KOs) is training hard for his upcoming fight for the the super featherweight world title of the World Boxing Council (WBC). Thompson is training in California for his upcoming fight with Japanese WBC super featherweight champion Takashi Miura (25-2-2, 19KOs) on the 17th of August at the Plaza de Toros in Cancun in Quintana Roo, Mexico.

"The timing is perfect. I have been undefeated for three years and I know I'm in the prime of my career," he said. "I'm in California for five weeks of training and learning from the great champions such as my friend Abner Mares, who really helped me to improve my technique and my timing."

Thompson, known as a big puncher, promised to showcase more movement, an improved defense and more combination punching.