Mares has too many dimensions for Gonzalez. It just so happens that GonzalezÂ’ one dimension is the trump card--his bone-rattling power. At this level, however, it usually comes down to more than that. In those other areas, Gonzalez might not have the resources and wherewithal to brave through a long hard fight at this stage in his career. Look for Mares to get through a rocky moment or two before his punches start to bust up the fragile face of Gonzalez. I see a TKO, maybe on cuts, around the 7th round. Prediction: Abner Mares wins by 7th-round TKO.
If Gonzalez can muster all his potential he will give Mares more fits the DeLeon but ultimately Mares should get the win. This will be another nice feather in Abner's hat.
Gonzalez can be outboxed and should be outboxed by Mares, who should solidify his place in the p4p top 10 with this win. Although Gonzalez does always have a punchers chance.
Gonzales got his title took by Ponce so why is Mares even fighting him. He should have gave Gary Russell Jr a shot at the title.
Gary Russell Jr is still fighting bums and has barely moved up to journeymen/gatekeeper status yet. He is like the Wilder of lower weights in that he gets such hype yet has such a padded record and is brought along at a snails pace
Not much different than when FLoyd decided to fight Judah even though he had just lost his title to Baldomir. Also, At this point Gonzalez is more proven than Russell.
