by David P. Greisman

Cristian Mijares and Victor Terrazas were about five and four pounds, respectfully, away from making weight for their junior featherweight title bout this Saturday in Mexico City, according to figures provided by World Boxing Council official William Boodhoo.

Mijares came in on April 13 at 57.5 kilograms, or about 126.77 pounds, which was certified by Dr. Maria Mayela Ramos Neri, according to the WBC. Terrazas, meanwhile, came in on April 13 at 57 kilograms, or about 125.66 pounds, a figure certified by Luis Medina.

The maximum either fighter could have been is 128 pounds. The WBC’s 7-day weigh-in requires fighters to be within 5 percent of the division limit. Mijares had six days to lose the final 4.77 pounds, while Terrazas has the same amount of time to lose the final 3.66 pounds.

This bout is for a vacant title previously held by Abner Mares, who is now campaigning in the 126-pound division.

Mijares, 31, is a two-time former titleholder in the 115-pound division. He is coming off a stoppage of Rafael Marquez last October, which brought his record to 47-6-2 with 22 knockouts.

Terrazas, 30, last fought in December, when he took an eight-round split decision over Juan Ruiz. He is now 36-2-1 with 21 knockouts.

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