Joseph Agbeko vs Abner Mares
On August 13, 2011, Joseph Agbeko (28-2, 22 KOs), the bantamweight IBF champion, defends his title against Mexican challenger, Abner Mares (21-0-1, 13 KOs).
Agbeko vs Mares Stats
Joseph Agbeko is coming in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 73% KO rate; his last fight was a unanimous decision win over Yonnhy Pérez, 8 months and 2 days ago. Abner Mares is on a 1-fight win streak with a 59% KO rate, with his last fight being a split decision win over Vic Darchinyan, 8 months and 2 days ago.
Agbeko vs Mares Prediction & Odds
The winning odds are at 67-33 in favor of Joseph Agbeko, but it is going to be a hard-earned victory. Abner Mares is going to put on an exceptional fight, Agbeko better be prepared for one of the toughest fights of his life.
Agbeko vs Mares Result
Abner Mares defeated Joseph Agbeko via majority decision and wins the IBF title — in his first world-title fight. Mares improves his record to 22-0-1, while Agbeko adds a loss to his record at 28-3.