“I always believe that speed can kill power in boxing. I believe I have the speed to kill Darchinyan’s power and I think my boxing skills, as far as me being a boxer and fighting from the outside, will definitely be a bargain for me in this fight; not standing toe-to-toe with a power puncher like Darchinyan. You know, I have nothing but respect for this guy. He has had great fights against good fighters. I think I am just younger, hungrier and more motivated for a fight like this,” stated undefeated bantamweight contender Abner Mares as he talked about his upcoming December 11 showdown with Vic Darchinyan. Check it out!
EB: How are you doing?
AM: I’m doing very good. I’m doing really really good. I’m just really excited and motivated for this upcoming fight.
EB: You’re fighting Vic Darchinyan.
AM: Yes sir, Vic Darchinyan. Big name, so I’m really excited.
EB: Yeah, this is a nice fight for you. Your last fight ended in a draw with Yohnny Perez.
AM: Yeah, last time out was a draw against Yohnny Perez; a really good, tough fight for both of us. The decision could’ve gone my way because of the way I closed the rounds, you know, but it was a really good fight and I would be more than happy to do it again.
EB: You might just get that chance if both of you win your fights in this tournament.
AM: Yeah, if I win my fight and he does his thing in his fight, that would work out perfect.
EB: What do you think of Vic Darchinyan? He is a power puncher and has an awkward style. What do you think you can do to beat him?
AM: I always believe that speed can kill power in boxing. I believe I have the speed to kill Darchinyan’s power and I think my boxing skills, as far as me being a boxer and fighting from the outside, will definitely be a bargain for me in this fight; not standing toe-to-toe with a power puncher like Darchinyan. You know, I have nothing but respect for this guy. He has had great fights against good fighters. I think I am just younger, hungrier and more motivated for a fight like this.
EB: Yeah, this is a big fight here and you can’t do anything but give it your all.
AM: This is a great for me. It’s a big name, a big step up and a great fight after my fight with Yohnny. I got a lot to prove. I mean, I proved a lot against Yohnny, but I feel I still have a lot more to prove. You know, this is a great fight and a great name and what better way to do it than in Mexico against a tough opponent.
EB: This tournament is pretty evenly matched. Anyone can take it.
AM: Exactly! You can take any guy and say he could win the tournament. These are very competitive fights. I think we are all great in our different styles. It’s just really good matches in both fights.
EB: You know, I was disappointed that Top Rank didn’t allo
