Comments Thread For: Photos/Weights: Argenis Mendez vs. Arash Usmanee

[illpapi]

He did look improved, but part of me thinks Salgado made him look good. Salgado's best win is probably over Linares. Besides that he has struggled and barely retained his belt every time he's fought since Uchiyama knocked him out. Salgado barely beat Mendez in the first fight and barely scrapped by Honorio. He beat Barros soundly but Barros best win was a gift decision over Caballero.

I've been wanting to see Marrero. Watched a vid of him sparring Mendez and that's about it.

Actually, I think Mendez has always had pretty good skills and I also believe he has improved a whole lot. My concern with him has always been his work rate...needs to pick it up a little bit at times. This may be because of his stamina and he tries to pace himself. His opponent for Friday night might push him a little bit but I think he is the most technical fighter of the two and should win this fight without much issue.

Now, as far as Marrero...well, he is a very good prospect in my opinion but Cuellar is a hard hitter...and should test Marrero because I don't know if he has been hit before therefore don't know much about his chin. Lets see how he handles the pressure because I believe Cuellar will come to pressure him right away. So, with that being said I think Marrero needs to make sure he makes Cuellar respect his punches early so he can keep him at bay. And I do hope he does not decide to trade punches with him...not a good idea in my humble opinion.