Abner Mares vs Gary Russell Jr

Skills, pure and simple. Mares ain't got nothing for GRJ.:bbb

 

There's a reason Russell and Broner haveb't fought anybody yet, and Haymon is gonna' continue to protect these guys. I'm surprised Wilder isn't in Al's camp. Right now, Mares would **** RUSSELL'S ASS UP.

 

Mares because of experience

 

Mares ain't got no real skills, he a rough and tumble with a lot of heart and grit. However skills pay the bills and Russell has skills up the yang yang. He also has speed and power. If you wanna see a real ass whoopin, put Mares in with Russell and your wish will be granted.:bbb

 

Sorry but that's shite. Moreno was seen as the more skilled fighter going into the Mares fight and he got his arse handed to him.

There's more to assessing a fight than looking at who has the fancier skill set and going with them.

 

Mares by dec.

 

Mares by ko. GR is still in witness protection so it aint happening. He'll be a 30 year old 8x prospect of the year before they let him fight a live body lmao

 

Good fight. Haven't seen enough of Gary to believe he would win. He is talented though.

 

Moreno ain't no Gary Russell, For one , he was comming up from 118. Mares was stronger and relentless. Moreno didn't have the power to keep him honest. On the other hand, Gary has the speed, power and strenght to not only keep him honest but to knock him the **** out. Plus he is a better technician and all around better fighter. He is better than anybody Mares has faced and better than the man that Mares faces in the mirror.:bbb

 

lol. this could be applied to so many fighters deemed "slick" with "skills"

 

Russell Jr not proved against the highest level.
Mares not proved against the bigger guys.

 

This is a very Bump-Worthy thread.

 

Im not going to speculate about this matchup until Russell can beat somebody with a healthy hearbeat unlike all the washed up mexicans he's been beating..

 

Anyone with natural hand-speed and accuracy can overwhelm opponents who don't have the experience necessary to cope. Mares doesn't just have grit and volume, he has very solid fundamentals. He cuts a ring down efficiently, throws varied combinations, keeps a tight guard, has responsible punching form, decent upper body movement, a good jab, etc. He's faced plenty of respectable punchers and never really been in trouble.

Russel Jr. looks nice, and he will continue to improve, but there's a difference between looking good and actually being good. He's never faced an Akbegko, Moreno, Perez, or Darchinyan.

This boils down to the fact that half this forum thinks slickness trumps pressure every time, regardless of proven application of skills, and that simply isn't true.