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By Keith Idec - The main event tonight at Staples Center will feature one of the best bantamweights in boxing history, a determined Mexican legend who first made a name for himself by upsetting then-unbeaten Tim Austin in their 118-pound title fight seven years ago.
But before Rafael Marquez enters the ring in Los Angeles for one final slugfest against rival Israel Vazquez, another young Mexican bantamweight will try to make his own history by winning the same IBF bantamweight belt Marquez claimed when he stopped the heavily favored Austin in the eighth round of their February 2003 fight in Las Vegas. Abner Mares is also an underdog against an undefeated IBF bantamweight champion, but the 2004 Mexican Olympian is certain he is ready to evolve into as big a star as a bantamweight can become in the biggest fight of his five-year pro career. [Click Here To Read More]
But before Rafael Marquez enters the ring in Los Angeles for one final slugfest against rival Israel Vazquez, another young Mexican bantamweight will try to make his own history by winning the same IBF bantamweight belt Marquez claimed when he stopped the heavily favored Austin in the eighth round of their February 2003 fight in Las Vegas. Abner Mares is also an underdog against an undefeated IBF bantamweight champion, but the 2004 Mexican Olympian is certain he is ready to evolve into as big a star as a bantamweight can become in the biggest fight of his five-year pro career. [Click Here To Read More]
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