Abner Mares and Joseph Agbeko: “Let’s do it again”
 By John J. Raspanti, Doghouse Boxing (Dec 3, 2011) Doghouse Boxing (Photo © Esther Lin / SHOWTIME)
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By John J. Raspanti, Doghouse Boxing: Bantamweight champion Abner Mares (22-0-1, 13 KOs) and Joseph “King
Kong” Agbeko (28-3, 22 KOs) are ready to rumble again on Saturday at the
Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Their first meeting was a classic
fight spoiled by controversy.
Four months ago Mares took Agbeko’s title by a majority decision in a
thrilling 12-rounder. Mares attacked Agbeko’s body relentlessly with
many of his shots veering south of the border. Referee Russell Mora
warned Mares but choose not to deduct a point. In the 11th round, Mares
landed another low blow that sent Agbeko to one knee. Mora, out of
position signaled the punch as legal.
After receiving a formal complaint from Agbeko’s promoter Don King, the IBF ordered an immediate rematch.
“There will be no more low blows this time, because the world is
watching,” Agbeko said. “I’ll prove to the world that I deserved to win
the last fight, and I will be victorious Saturday.”
Mares is ready for the rematch.
“I’m really looking forward to facing him again. It took a lot away from
the championship. Now I just want to go in the ring and perform, beat
him again and fight a good fight.”
Mares holds victories over Vic Darchinyan and Diosdado Gabi. The
26-year-old won the WBO bantamweight title in his 14th professional
fight.
Agbeko is ranked number two the IBF. He avenged a loss to Yonnhy Perez
in 2010. The 31-year-old fighter first captured the IBF title in 2007.
The first fight between Mares and Agbeko was an exciting 12-rounder. The
rematch should be just as entertaining with Mares again getting the
victory.
The night will also feature another world championship bout as Anselmo
“Chemito” Moreno (31-1, 11 KOs) puts his WBA title on the line against
two-time division champion Vic “The Raging Bull” Darchinyan (37-3, 27
KOs), of Sydney, Australia.
“I’m going to fight him the way he’ll fight me. I’m not going to hesitate,” said Moreno.
Darchinyan believes he’s the stronger fighter.
“I’m looking for a smart fight, but for sure I’ll knock him out.”
The doubleheader is a Golden Boy Promotions, Don King Productions and
Gary Shaw Productions promotion. The doubleheader will air on SHOWTIME®
beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).
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