Abner Mares

Abner Mares Eyes Oscar Valdez Showdown: "He's A Big Name, It Would Be Great" 

Competing in the squared circle appeared to be a thing of the past for Abner Mares. Following a fairly invasive surgery to repair a detached retina in 2018, the likelihood of the California resident returning to the ring was slim to none. However, as...

Abner Mares, Miguel Flores - Both Felt Draw Was The Wrong Verdict

Los Angeles - In his first fight in over four years, former three-division world champion Abner Mares (31-3-2, 15 KOs) fought Miguel Flores (25-4-1, 12 KOs) to an exciting majority draw after 10-rounds in their lightweight duel.

Abner Mares Returns, Fights To Majority Draw With Miguel Flores

Abner Mares was fit to be tied in his hometown comeback fight. The 2004 Mexican Olympian and former three-division titlist was unable to secure a victory in his first fight in more years, fighting to a majority draw with Miguel Flores. Judge Rudy Bar...

Miguel Flores: Not Taking Role Of Opponent For Mares' Comeback Or Farewell Fight; He's In For A Surprise

A lot has been made of the ring return of Abner Mares. Miguel Flores understands the commotion surrounding his better-known foe but wants to remind fans that he’s not here to serve as just the fighter in the opposite corner.

Photos: Cruz-Ramirez, Mares-Flores, Valenzuela-De Los Santos - Fights Set

Mares, Flores Weigh-In Photos Gallery - Former unified heavyweight world champion Andy “The Destroyer” Ruiz Jr. and hard-hitting top contender Luis “King Kong” Ortiz went face-to-face at the official weigh-in Saturday before they meet in the ring thi...

Andy Ruiz-Luis Ortiz, Fox Sports PPV Weigh-In Results From Los Angeles

A rare Sunday night boxing telecast will feature more than 500 pounds worth of heavyweights in its main event. Former unified heavyweight titlist Andy Ruiz and two-time title challenger Luis Ortiz put the scales to work during Saturday’s official wei...

Abner Mares Angling For Gervonta Davis, Santa Cruz Fights In Comeback

LOS ANGELES – Abner Mares will end a four-plus retirement when he takes on Miguel Flores on Sept. 4 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Photos: Cruz-Ramirez, Mares-Flores, Valenzuela-De Los Santos - Face-Offs at Final Presser

Isaac Cruz, Ramirez Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - Former unified heavyweight world champion Andy “The Destroyer” Ruiz Jr. and hard-hitting top contender Luis “King Kong” Ortiz went face-to-face at the final press conference Thursday before...

Abner Mares: At That Time [Before Eye Injury], I Woulda Beat ‘Tank’ Davis

Abner Mares is 36 years old and he hasn’t fought in more than four years. The three-division champion is thus realistic about his comeback. He intends to take “one fight at a time” and hasn’t spoken about boxing any of the champions in the 130-pound...

Abner Mares: I'm Already A HOF Fighter, Not Cocky, Just Stating Facts

LOS ANGELES – Abner Mares’ near four-year retirement will end on Sept. 4 when he takes on Miguel Flores at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The bout will be one of the featured attractions for a FOX pay-per-view headlined by heavyweights Andy Rui...

Miguel Flores: I'm Not Targeting Abner Mares’ Eye; Don't Just Wanna Focus On That

Abner Mares was taken aback by what he called “a crazy question” during a recent virtual press conference. A reporter wanted to know, though, if Miguel Flores would target Mares’ surgically repaired right eye when they fight September 4 in Los Angele...

Mares On Return From Second Detached Retina: I Want To Go Out On My Own Terms

By Keith Idec - The two independent retina specialists that the California State Athletic Commission chose weren’t the only ones Abner Mares needed to convince that he should return to boxing.

Abner Mares Ready To Return After 4-Year Retirement: I'm 36 But Feel 26

LOS ANGELES – Abner Mares is getting ready to return to the ring following a four-plus year retirement when he takes on Miguel Flores on Sept. 4 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Abner Mares: Let Me Remind Everyone, I'm a Bad M-f'er in The Ring!

At the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, former three-division champion Abner Mares will fight for the first time in three years. He will take on former title challenger Miguel Flores in a ten round super featherweight attraction, as part of the Fox S...

Andy Ruiz vs. Luis Ortiz: Pay-Per-View Undercard is Announced

Former unified heavyweight champion Andy “The Destroyer” Ruiz Jr. and top contender Luis “King Kong” Ortiz will meet in a much-anticipated 12-round WBC Heavyweight Title Eliminator headlining a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View on September 4 in a Labor Da...