Their handlers at Golden Boy Promotions hope to one day match Leo Santa Cruz against Abner Mares in what undoubtedly would be a fan-friendly featherweight title fight in Southern California.
But the undefeated Santa Cruz cannot think about meeting Mares this week. Not with what he expects will be a very difficult fight against WBC super bantamweight champion Victor Terrazas awaiting him Saturday night in Carson, Calif. (Showtime; 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT).
“I think Terrazas is going to be the toughest fighter I’ve fought in my career,” Santa Cruz said. “He’s a great champion. He likes to come forward and throw a lot of punches. He’s a true Mexican warrior, very brave. But those are the kinds of fighters I like.” [Click Here To Read More]
But the undefeated Santa Cruz cannot think about meeting Mares this week. Not with what he expects will be a very difficult fight against WBC super bantamweight champion Victor Terrazas awaiting him Saturday night in Carson, Calif. (Showtime; 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT).
“I think Terrazas is going to be the toughest fighter I’ve fought in my career,” Santa Cruz said. “He’s a great champion. He likes to come forward and throw a lot of punches. He’s a true Mexican warrior, very brave. But those are the kinds of fighters I like.” [Click Here To Read More]
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