Comments Thread For: Linares Might Consider Mitchell Rematch - in Venezuela

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

WBC world lightweight champion Jorge Linares may hand Kevin Mitchell a rematch - but his camp say it will have to take place in Venezuela.

Linares, 29, and 30-year-old Mitchell produced a thriller at the O2 Arena on May 30 - Mitchell knocking the champion down in the fifth before succumbing to an ugly eye injury in the 10th with Linares in the ascendancy.

Having lost his third bid for a world title, Londoner Mitchell (39-3-0-KO29) immediately made clear his desire to face Linares (39-3-0-KO26) again but it now seems the Venezuelan is committed to making his next defence on home soil.
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[Bigg Rigg]

Would like something else for Linares but at 135, he may not have too many options.

[PittyPat]

Not too keen on a rematch, even though Mitchell was doing quite well. I'd prefer the champ to move up and embarrass Figueroa with those undeniable skills of his.

[FJay360]

I wouldn't mind seeing a rematch, their first fight was one of the best this year so why not. Winner fights Perez, if it's Mitchell then there's an opportunity for a trilogy.