*Offical ABNER MARES vs VIC DARCHINYAN Prediction Thread*

[QQQQQQQ]

vic is a bad man, he ducks no one can belive these two are fighting so early in the tournament

its a single elimination tournament, only 3 fights all together..

[minasyan]

Darchinyan!!!!




but its in mexico, i hope it isnt the wrong decision

[GeorgiaRED]

I like both of these fighters but I think Mares is going to win.

[FloydTBE]

Im shouting for Vic
I think he'll beat Mares, then get revenge after Agbeko beats Prez.

[-Huey-]

Waaaaaaaaar Abnerrrrrrr!!

[FloydTBE]

Whatever happens, it will be a great event, and will be great for boxing fans all over the world

[Khalid X]

Honestly I'm a huge Vic fan but this is about the worse matchup he could take right now...outside Yhonny Perez.

This is Abner's fight to lose right now. If he stays on this toes and sticks and moves he will win via wide UD.

However a problem I have noticed is that Abner gets outta his gameplan and fights to the reaction of the crowd. If the Perez fight he was actually starting to pull away from Yhonny but got outta his element (due to the crowd) and tried to fight toe to toe with Perez.

This fight is in Mexico, so If I was a fan of his and would be worried about him pulling a Victor Ortiz and letting the crowd encourage him into a brawl with Vic. If that happens Vic could possible stop him as that is exactly the type of fight Darchinyan wants.

With that said, I think it boils down to the fact that Abner has been in with bigger men who can punch and hasn't show any signs of a weak chin. Darchinyan is the type that likes to bully his opponents and impose his will and when neither happens he falls apart. I see Mares sticking and moving, forcing Vic to get more reckless and Mares picking him apart with counter shots. I dont see a stoppage but I do see Mares winning 9 rounds to 3.

[Khalid X]

Honestly the fight that should be happening is Darchinyan vs Montiel (well not sure now since Montiel hurt his leg). That is a fight I favor Vic in....although I am worried about Montiel short inside left hook...as he has one of the best in boxing right now.

[minasyan]

If anything I think Vic being the underdog and fighting a Mexican will be good for him

[Pullcounter]

I'm pulling for vic