After that performance. Little guy moving up in weight and knocking down De Leon twice and stopping him something ****in Gamboa and Broner couldn't do.
ive had him in the p4p list for a while, Broner doesnt even deserve to be in the top ten
Mares surprised me last night, didnt expect him to be so aggressive n effective
I've only been watching Mares since Agbeko 1, and he just knows how to win. I think he's gonna hit his weight ceiling soon, but he has the versatility and toughness to be a headache for many. He showed some JMM counter-punching last night and banged on the inside when he felt it was necessary.
I saw him as top 10 anyway so he's still there for me. Would have loved to see that fight go a few more rounds though. Mares was starting to wear down and PDL was still throwing plenty of heat and landing it. I think those last three rounds could have been epic.
I don't think beating Ponce De Leon makes you top #5. I had him in my top #10 already at the #7 spot behind Rigondeaux but ahead of Froch + Donaire, I think that's where he'll stay, until he fights/beats a Mikey Garcia type.