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Abner Mares has been fighting all his life. It comes naturally when you’re one of eleven brothers. Food, affection and a room to sleep in are some of the basics he often found himself struggling to obtain.
For the 23 year-old father of one, it was a lesson well learned. “I’d never have that many kids,” Mares (18-0, 11 KOs) laughed at the notion when asked. “I saw how difficult it was. The responsibility to provide for and to unite such a large family is overwhelming. I wouldn’t have more than two or three kids at the most.”
For now he’s content to be the father of a three year old girl as he awaits confirmation on his next fight. He’s coming off a sixth round stoppage of Jonathan Perez which took place on the Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton undercard.
Originally scheduled to fight as part of the now defunct Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Juan Manuel Marquez card in July, Mares continues training undeterred. “I got news about the fight falling out about two weeks ago but I’m still in the gym. I’m confident my promoters at Golden Boy will put me on another card soon,” Mares said. He’s been preparing in the desert city of Coachella, California where he trains under the tutelage of Joel Diaz. Diaz is also the trainer of WBC junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley.
Mares is new to this particular training camp, but not by choice. He was formerly trained by the well known Ignacio “Nacho” Beristain in Mexico City. Beristain stepped away as Mares’ trainer after the former Mexican Olympian decided to join Frank Espinoza’s stable of highly regarded fighters. “I spoke to Nacho and we’re still friends but this is a business and if he’s not happy that I signed with Frank then it’s his right to stop training me,” Mares said regarding the issue.
http://www.thesweetscience.com/boxin...h-abner-mares/
For the 23 year-old father of one, it was a lesson well learned. “I’d never have that many kids,” Mares (18-0, 11 KOs) laughed at the notion when asked. “I saw how difficult it was. The responsibility to provide for and to unite such a large family is overwhelming. I wouldn’t have more than two or three kids at the most.”
For now he’s content to be the father of a three year old girl as he awaits confirmation on his next fight. He’s coming off a sixth round stoppage of Jonathan Perez which took place on the Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton undercard.
Originally scheduled to fight as part of the now defunct Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Juan Manuel Marquez card in July, Mares continues training undeterred. “I got news about the fight falling out about two weeks ago but I’m still in the gym. I’m confident my promoters at Golden Boy will put me on another card soon,” Mares said. He’s been preparing in the desert city of Coachella, California where he trains under the tutelage of Joel Diaz. Diaz is also the trainer of WBC junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley.
Mares is new to this particular training camp, but not by choice. He was formerly trained by the well known Ignacio “Nacho” Beristain in Mexico City. Beristain stepped away as Mares’ trainer after the former Mexican Olympian decided to join Frank Espinoza’s stable of highly regarded fighters. “I spoke to Nacho and we’re still friends but this is a business and if he’s not happy that I signed with Frank then it’s his right to stop training me,” Mares said regarding the issue.
http://www.thesweetscience.com/boxin...h-abner-mares/