Comments Thread For: Mares Injured, Withdraws From Davis Fight; Substitute Sought

[The Big Dunn]

PBC has been on Showtime for a while now. That's no excuse. People know who Gervonta Davis is by now, he's one of the most talented young champions in boxing. His last three fights were basically showcases too where he was the big favorite. I'd rather see him against somebody who could really challenge him. He doesn't need anymore showcase fights.

Ok I get that. My point is this is about PBC building him for them, not for his development if you understand what I mean.

See my last response to killakali. I was just thinking that this feels like a bait and switch to me where they used Mares name knowing full well they'd pull him out at the last minute.

I have no proof b

[chrisJS]

Mares is a an opponent to help build Tank. Reminds me of Loma/Marriaga. I'm sure you killed Loma and Bob for that fight since he was coming off a loss, moving up, etc etc. LOL

PBC just got a new TV deal. They are giving their bigger names showcase fights in their 1st fights to build interest and excitement.

This sort of fight is common and has been for the last 75 years or so.

Loma caught heat (and still does) for that ONE fight yet that circumstance of a (even smaller) man coming up in weight off a loss is commonplace for Davis.

[The Big Dunn]

Loma caught heat (and still does) for that ONE fight yet that circumstance of a (even smaller) man coming up in weight off a loss is commonplace for Davis.

Ok but a lot of the heat he catches is because posters that aggressively call out other fighters when they have fights like this don't bring it up when discussing Loma or justify it.

I think you know this isn't a big deal.

[j.razor]

LMAO U definitely ain't from LA. Let them schedule Tank vs Ruiz from the get go and see how many tickets they sell at Stubhub. Mares lives here and is Mexican and is popular here.

Gervonta is finally stepping up to a main event fighter. Get the f**k out of here with that stuff. Makes you sound like you don't follow the sport and definitely don't know that LA is a good fight town and which fighters they support the most

Sorry I was talking about internationally....

[Mister Wolf]

Smart move by Mares. He probably got a "back injury" like Maidana did when he signed to fight Bradley.

[umop-ap!sdn]

Ughh. Well Mares was going to get thumped on anyway. Too small to deal with Tanks power and his speed wouldnt have helped him because Tank is fast himself.

[killakali]

Sorry I was talking about internationally....

Mares is still more known internationally. Boxing is more popular In Mexico and Mares has been around a lot longer plus a 3 weight champ. Been on Floyd cards, headlined on sho fox espn etc.

Tank is still young. He needs more time.

[OCPancho]

They should offer to Brandon Rios at 142.

[OCPancho]

And pls., Loma is not taking a 2 months' notice for a fight .
He's not Pac at 126 .

[Hatesrats]

Abner suffered an elbow injury during sparring, That sucks.
(I was looking forward to this one)