Mares-Agbeko Tale of the tape and inaccurate prediction

[STEELHEAD]

Abner Mares vs. Joseph Agbeko

Forget about Haye vs. Klitscko, forget about Pacuiao vs. Mosley, forget about ever fight you wish could happen.
Mares vs. Agbeko is the fight you want to watch. Mares and Agbeko “fight of the year” It very well could be. This fight will be an epic bout between two outstanding Boxers

Abner Mares 21-0-1 vs. Joseph Agbeko 28-2-0 April 23rd live on Showtime.

This fight is the championship fight of Showtimes Bantamweight Tournament and for the IBF and WBC bantamweight title’s, Also on this night we will see Yonnhy Perez vs. Vic Darchinyan

This is the perfect match-up, both fighters have fought and beat Vic Darchinyan, both have fought and in most eyes both won against Yonnhy Perez, Mares was given a draw in his bout with Perez. This bout is just what boxing fans need. The winner will most certainly go on to fight Nonito Donaire. but lets not get ahead of the game.

“Tale of the Tape”
Mares 21-0-1 Agbeko 28-2-0
Age: 24 30
Height: 5’5″ 5’5″ 1/2
Reach: 68 inch 65 1/2 inch
RD’s boxed: 145 162
Knockouts: 13 22
Ring Ranking: #4 #3

Donaire is the best bantamweight out there, now, But Mares and Agbeko will surely have their names up there with his, if this fight planes out like its expected to. 12 rounds of of excitment,12 rounds of boxing at its best. Agbeko has the stronger chin of the two, but Mares has the speed.
Both fighters throw a tune of punches. This is one of the most even fights on paper and in ring generalship we have seen in a long time.

I have to go with youth and speed on this one, after watching Mares battle Perez and Darchinyan, (even thought Agbeko did the same) I think he can pull out a win in this fight with his amazing hand speed. Agebko has the power to put Mares down, but as we have seen before, Mares has the heart to get back up and win.
Mares was down and hurt against Darchinyan, Mares got back on his game and returned the favor and dropped Darchinyan late in the fight, and won by SD. paving the way for this fight with Agbeko.
Agbeko fought Yonny Perez in the first round of the tournament, a rematch of the epic fight they had a year earlier, this time Agbeko beat Perez in just about every round, leaving no dout this time around that he was the winner.

Abner Mares has had issue’s with his trainers in the past. Agbeko is an unorthodox fighter just like Darchinyan, who gave Mares problems early in their fight. Mares was able to adapt. and land some great punches on Darchinyan. But Agbeko is younger and faster then Darchinyan. Can Mares adapt to Agbeko’s style, or will Mares set the pace. either way this is one fight, we should not miss!!

Jeez! i got so much going on handicapping this weeks fights.
i wish you wouldnt of reminded me of this one so soon.

nice write-up!

[brick wall]

not sure if mares really has a substantial advantage in speed. a little bit maybe but it won't be a deciding factor for this fight. mares best weapon really is his body punching and constant pressure. but i like what i saw from agbeko last time out. he made some changes to his style...he's a little bit more patient and worked on his counterpunching and overall boxing skills. i like agbeko in this matchup.

[Walt Liquor]

not sure if mares really has a substantial advantage in speed. a little bit maybe but it won't be a deciding factor for this fight. mares best weapon really is his body punching and constant pressure. but i like what i saw from agbeko last time out. he made some changes to his style...he's a little bit more patient and worked on his counterpunching and overall boxing skills. i like agbeko in this matchup.

i think agbeko has the overall game to make adjustments, not sure about abner.

[King Ju-Ju]

Mares is gonna beat Agbeko. And then let's see if he can avenge the lost of his fellow country men Montiel.

[Walt Liquor]

Mares is gonna beat Agbeko. And then let's see if he can avenge the lost of his fellow country men Montiel.

Donaire is not good for Mares health.

[THE REED]

Why does it say inaccurate prediction lol?

[Cuauhtémoc1520]

I think Agbeko has underrated skills, awkwardness, and versatility that Mares won't be able to handle.

I didn't know Mares had a big reach advantage though.

Should be a helluva fight, I like it way more than berto-ortiz. at least these dudes have fought some comp.

I think Agbeko has the awkwardness to beat Mares but if you look at them skill for skill, I think Mares is the much better boxer all the way around.

Mares can counter punch as well as go forward. Plus I think he will have a slight speed advantage and I love the way he punches in combos. Agbeko tends to set up his combos by pot shotting from the outside.

Either way I agree, it's a great fight and Agbeko is one tough mother ***er. I am picking Mares in this one because I think his skill will win him out in the end.

[Walt Liquor]

Why does it say inaccurate prediction lol?

cuz the writeup picks mares, obviously.

[THE REED]

Ohhh, I thought it was YOUR writeup and then you titled it inaccurate

[Walt Liquor]

I think Agbeko has the awkwardness to beat Mares but if you look at them skill for skill, I think Mares is the much better boxer all the way around.

Mares can counter punch as well as go forward. Plus I think he will have a slight speed advantage and I love the way he punches in combos. Agbeko tends to set up his combos by pot shotting from the outside.

Either way I agree, it's a great fight and Agbeko is one tough mother ***er. I am picking Mares in this one because I think his skill will win him out in the end.

I'm the exact opposite for the same reason- skills. Good fight, a true pick 'um fight to me, I can see either guy winning.

if donaire beats the winner and goes up, do you think it would be a bit ch move of juanma to wait for el ciclone and donaire to battle it out and sit on the sidelines?

golden boy should sign gamboa