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Before squaring off against Israel Vazquez on September 16th, 2006, Jhonny Gonzalez needed fighters to spar against in preparation for that fight.
While world title holders and contenders are the norm, especially for a fighter the caliber of Gonzalez, any fighter would do.
Gonzalez paid a call to a young unbeaten fighter from the Los Angeles-area. This young fighter had been a pro for over a year, but had lots of pedigree since he had fought in the Olympics two years prior.
Who was that fighter Gonzalez prepped for Vazquez, even in a losing effort? Abner Mares.
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While world title holders and contenders are the norm, especially for a fighter the caliber of Gonzalez, any fighter would do.
Gonzalez paid a call to a young unbeaten fighter from the Los Angeles-area. This young fighter had been a pro for over a year, but had lots of pedigree since he had fought in the Olympics two years prior.
Who was that fighter Gonzalez prepped for Vazquez, even in a losing effort? Abner Mares.
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