LOS ANGELES (April 20, 2011) –Undefeated WBC Silver Bantamweight Champion Abner Mares and two-division titleholder Vic Darchinyan participated in an open media workout Tuesday at Westside Boxing Gym with Oscar de la Hoya, president of Golden Boy Promotions/ Mares’ promoter in attendance.
This Saturday, April 23, Mares and Darchinyan will compete in separate bouts in The Bantamweight Tournament Final: Winner Takes All live on SHOWTIME® (10:30 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) from Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE.
Photos: Carlos Baeza/Thompson Boxing
In the finals of the four-fighter, two-night tournament, Mares (21-0-1, 13 KOs), of Hawaiian Gardens, Calif., by way of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, will challenge defending champion Joseph
Agbeko (28-2, 22 KOs), of Accra, Ghana, for the IBF 118-pound title. Mares’ WBC Silver bantamweight belt will also be at stake in the 12-round bout.
Darchinyan (35-3-1, 27 KOs), of Sydney, Australia, by way of Vanadzok, Armenia, and former IBF bantamweight champion Yonnhy Perez (20-1-1, 14 KOs), of Santa Fe Springs, Calif., by way of Cartagena, Colombia, will clash in a key 12-round co-feature for the IBO Bantamweight World Title and a WBA Bantamweight final eliminator.
Tickets, priced at $200, $100, $75, $50 and $25, are on sale at Ticketmaster.com, via Ticketmaster charge-by-phone lines (800) 745-3000 and at STAPLES Center Box Office. Doors at
Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE open at 4 p.m. PT. The first non-televised undercard fight starts at 5 p.m. PT.
The Bantamweight Tournament Final: Winner Takes All is promoted by Don King Productions, Gary Shaw Productions, Golden Boy Promotions and Thompson Boxing Promotions and is sponsored by Corona and DeWalt Tools.
NOTE/REMINDER: A replay of the dramatic Semifinal fights last Dec. 11 on SHOWTIME will air this Friday, April 22, on SHO Extreme at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.
What they said Tuesday:
OSCAR DE LA HOYA (Mares’ promoter)
“Abner is a hell of a story — he’s living the American dream. His career was almost derailed with his eye injury and now he’ll be fighting in front of his hometown fans for a world title.
“He’s our first fighter that we’ve produced from the start. It’s a wonderful story and we’re crossing our fingers for him.”
ABNER MARES
“He (Agbeko) does have a similar style to Mexican fighters – he comes forward and likes to fight. It’s a different style for an African fighter, but I think it benefits us because that’s what we’re used to.
“I think the key in the fight is going to be my jab. We have to fight an outside fight and keep my jab effective.
“This is the main event for a world title, and the whole tournament is on the line. It’s a big deal; it feels good to have people talk about you.
“I want to fight the top fighters in their prime so I can be recognized as the best. This tournament is helping me do that.
“I’ve seen Agbeko fight before and I think he’s two different fighters. He can brawl and he can box. We just need to make the fight our fight. I’m a technical fighter but I can brawl at any time.
“He’s more of a brawler. He boxed against Yonnhy (Perez) but I don’t see him doing that against us.
“The crowd adds to the excitement. They feed me energy and give me a second wind. I think that will be to my advantage.
“It would mean a lot for me and my family to win a championship in front of my hometown fans.
“This is a great division right now. We could either do a rematch with all the fighters in the tournament or face someone like (Nonito) Donaire. There are no bad fights in the tournament or the division.”
(on Darchinyan-Perez)
“It’s going to be tough for both of them. Vic doesn’t like to be pressed and Yonnhy is a pro at that. But, if Vic is able to land that left hand, I think Yonnhy is in trouble.’’
VIC DARCHINYAN
“I appreciate that people say I’m responsible for getting so many Armenians to go to fights in Southern California and other places, and I expect to see a lot of them waving flags and cheering for me on Saturday. But these people are just good boxing fans that like my style and know that I always give my best and put on exciting fights. If they didn’t like my style, or I made bad fights, they wouldn’t show up.
“I am very confident I will knock out Perez, destroy him. I feel stronger than I ever have. I will not slow down if the fight goes into the later rounds. I will not get tired. The last time, I made the weight a week before the fight. This time, I will make the weight on Friday.
“The last time, I fought stupid against Mares. I wanted to box more and showcase my skills. This time I’m going back to my old style of fighting. I am coming in to destroy.
“I hope the referee lets me fight. Against Mares, the ref was in my ear the whole fight: don’t do this, don’t do that, watch yourself here, watch yourself there. Mentally, he took me out of my fight.
“After this fight, I want to challenge for the title. I want a rematch against Mares or Donaire. For Donaire to say he doesn’t need to give me a rematch, after I gave him a shot at my title, just shows how much he is afraid of me and doesn’t want to fight.”
Robertober
10/29/2024 at 10:56 am
pills for erection: ed treatments that really work – buy prescription drugs online
EmersonEntic
10/29/2024 at 12:01 pm
how to cure ed [url=https://drugs1st.store/#]cure ed[/url] ed meds online canada
Thomasanext
10/29/2024 at 12:28 pm
india pharmacy mail order: online pharmacy india – best online pharmacy india
Thomasanext
10/29/2024 at 9:15 pm
drug medication: ed medications over the counter – pain meds without written prescription
Robertober
10/29/2024 at 10:01 pm
Online medicine order: top 10 pharmacies in india – india pharmacy mail order
CharlesSet
10/29/2024 at 10:28 pm
https://indianpharm1st.com/# indian pharmacy paypal
Jasonkit
10/30/2024 at 4:01 am
pin up azerbaycan: pin-up casino giris – pin up
Michaelovack
10/30/2024 at 8:54 am
http://biznes-fabrika.kz/# пины
Jasonkit
10/30/2024 at 12:38 pm
sweet bonanza: sweet bonanza oyna – sweet bonanza oyna
HarryPogma
10/30/2024 at 1:04 pm
pin up [url=http://pinup-az.bid/#]pin up[/url] pin up
DerekMalty
10/30/2024 at 3:54 pm
https://biznes-fabrika.kz/# пинап
pin up zerkalo
DerekMalty
10/31/2024 at 1:16 am
http://pinupzerkalo.fun/# бонусы пин ап
pin up win
Jefferynof
10/31/2024 at 5:57 am
пин ап 634: Пин Ап Казино Официальный Сайт – Пин Ап Казахстан
Jasonkit
10/31/2024 at 7:57 am
пин ап вход: пин ап зеркало – пин ап вход
Jefferynof
10/31/2024 at 12:11 pm
Официальный Сайт: pinco – пин ап казино
Jefferynof
10/31/2024 at 5:19 pm
pinup-az bid: pin-up casino giris – pinup-az bid
DerekMalty
10/31/2024 at 9:35 pm
https://pinup-az.bid/# pinup
pin up casino
Michaelovack
10/31/2024 at 9:59 pm
http://biznes-fabrika.kz/# пин ап 634
Jefferynof
11/01/2024 at 12:24 am
sweetbonanzatrpro: sweet bonanza – sweet bonanza oyna
Jasonkit
11/01/2024 at 12:28 am
sweet bonanza: sweetbonanzatr.pro – sweet bonanza oyna
DerekMalty
11/01/2024 at 5:06 am
http://pinupzerkalo.fun/# Пин Ап Казино Официальный Сайт в России
pin up zerkalo
Jefferynof
11/01/2024 at 5:38 am
Официальный Сайт: Пин Ап Казино Официальный Сайт в России – пин ап вход
Michaelovack
11/01/2024 at 9:07 am
https://sweetbonanzatr.pro/# sweetbonanzatrpro
Jefferynof
11/01/2024 at 10:46 am
пины: пин ап 634 – пин ап казино онлайн
HarryPogma
11/01/2024 at 3:17 pm
pinco [url=https://pinupzerkalo.fun/#]pin up zerkalo[/url] pin up zerkalo
Jefferynof
11/01/2024 at 3:56 pm
Пин Ап Казино Официальный Сайт в России: пинап казино – Официальный Сайт
Jasonkit
11/01/2024 at 5:04 pm
пинко: пин ап – пин ап казино
DerekMalty
11/01/2024 at 9:34 pm
http://pinupzerkalo.fun/# пин ап казино
pin up win
RussellBlole
11/02/2024 at 10:26 pm
https://amoxil1st.shop/# Compare Prices
Williamcok
11/02/2024 at 11:29 pm
Urgent Specialists: Specialists – Rybelsus
RamonScene
11/03/2024 at 6:15 am
http://paxlovid1st.store/# see a healthcare provider
RussellBlole
11/03/2024 at 8:25 am
https://semaglutide.ink/# Rybelsus
Williamcok
11/03/2024 at 10:45 am
same-day delivery: same-day delivery – Neurontin online
Williamcok
11/03/2024 at 4:41 pm
Care provides: Neurontin online – buy gabapentin
RussellBlole
11/03/2024 at 6:51 pm
https://paxlovid1st.store/# see a healthcare provider
RobertReirl
11/03/2024 at 7:03 pm
cheapest paxlovid: Visit store – Visit store
Williamcok
11/03/2024 at 10:10 pm
amoxil online: top-rated pills – buy amoxil online
TommyBunty
11/04/2024 at 12:11 am
paxlovid1st: See risks – See risks
RamonScene
11/04/2024 at 12:50 am
http://paxlovid1st.store/# Visit store
Williamcok
11/04/2024 at 3:59 am
rybelsus price: Patient Portal – Specialists
RussellBlole
11/04/2024 at 4:19 am
https://stromectol1st.store/# good price
Leroyaddek
11/04/2024 at 10:47 pm
mexico drug stores pharmacies [url=https://mexicanpharm24.cheap/#]mexico pharmacy cheap[/url] buying prescription drugs in mexico online
Leroyaddek
11/05/2024 at 4:22 am
mexican rx online [url=https://mexicanpharm24.cheap/#]Mexican pharmacy ship US[/url] mexican online pharmacies prescription drugs
WilliamTit
11/05/2024 at 6:21 am
best natural cure for ed https://pharm24.pro/# online ed drugs
DevonRoste
11/05/2024 at 7:45 am
https://mexicanpharm24.cheap/# buying prescription drugs in mexico online
cheapest ed pills
Leroyaddek
11/05/2024 at 9:40 am
best india pharmacy [url=https://indianpharm24.pro/#]Indian pharmacy worldwide delivery[/url] top 10 online pharmacy in india
Brandonedush
11/05/2024 at 9:59 am
buying prescription drugs in mexico: mexican pharm 24 – pharmacies in mexico that ship to usa
Leroyaddek
11/05/2024 at 3:10 pm
indian pharmacy online [url=http://indianpharm24.pro/#]Pharmacies in India that ship to USA[/url] pharmacy website india
DevonRoste
11/05/2024 at 5:32 pm
https://mexicanpharm24.cheap/# purple pharmacy mexico price list
help with ed
JorgeWes
11/05/2024 at 8:03 pm
the best ed drug: cheap pharmacy online – viagra without a prescription
Leroyaddek
11/05/2024 at 10:00 pm
buying prescription drugs in mexico [url=http://mexicanpharm24.cheap/#]mexican pharm 24[/url] mexican drugstore online
Brandonedush
11/06/2024 at 12:14 am
pharmacy website india: Best online Indian pharmacy – buy medicines online in india
DevonRoste
11/06/2024 at 3:10 am
https://mexicanpharm24.cheap/# best online pharmacies in mexico
do i have ed
Leroyaddek
11/06/2024 at 3:16 am
buy ed pills [url=http://pharm24.pro/#]cheap prescription drugs[/url] male enhancement products
JorgeWes
11/06/2024 at 6:03 am
drugs causing ed: cheap medication – otc ed drugs
Leroyaddek
11/06/2024 at 8:47 am
how to get prescription drugs without doctor [url=https://pharm24.pro/#]cheap medication[/url] the best ed drug
DevonRoste
11/06/2024 at 12:43 pm
https://indianpharm24.pro/# online shopping pharmacy india
best price for generic viagra on the internet
Brandonedush
11/06/2024 at 1:29 pm
mexican rx online: mexican drugs – mexican mail order pharmacies
JorgeWes
11/06/2024 at 3:38 pm
mexican pharmaceuticals online: Legit online Mexican pharmacy – buying prescription drugs in mexico online
Leroyaddek
11/06/2024 at 7:41 pm
buying prescription drugs in mexico [url=http://mexicanpharm24.cheap/#]Mexican pharmacy ship US[/url] mexican pharmaceuticals online
WilliamTit
11/06/2024 at 8:38 pm
men ed http://pharm24.pro/# buy medication online
DevonRoste
11/06/2024 at 11:21 pm
https://mexicanpharm24.cheap/# best online pharmacies in mexico
mexican pharmacy without prescription
Leroyaddek
11/07/2024 at 1:06 am
buying prescription drugs in mexico [url=https://mexicanpharm24.cheap/#]mexico pharmacy[/url] medication from mexico pharmacy
JorgeWes
11/07/2024 at 3:31 am
reputable indian online pharmacy: Indian pharmacy to USA – top 10 online pharmacy in india
DevonRoste
11/07/2024 at 9:18 am
https://indianpharm24.pro/# top online pharmacy india
ed men
JorgeWes
11/07/2024 at 1:01 pm
natural ed treatments: cheap medication – buy ed drugs
DevonRoste
11/07/2024 at 6:49 pm
http://mexicanpharm24.cheap/# buying prescription drugs in mexico
vitality ed pills
JorgeWes
11/07/2024 at 11:38 pm
treatment with drugs: cheap medication – medications for ed
DevonRoste
11/08/2024 at 5:10 am
http://indianpharm24.pro/# best online pharmacy india
ed treatment options
Derekmeect
11/08/2024 at 10:40 am
guvenilir casino siteleri: guvenilir casino siteleri – Canl? Casino Siteleri
CarrollSoync
11/08/2024 at 12:48 pm
deneme bonusu veren yeni siteler https://denemebonusuverensiteler.top/# deneme bonusu veren siteler
Hassannat
11/08/2024 at 7:06 pm
https://ultrabet-tr.online/# ultrabet guncel
deneme bonusu veren siteler betturkey betturkey.com