Boxing Odds - Bet Agbeko Vs Abner Mares Betting Lines

Joseph Agbeko vs. Abner Mares Betting Odds

When: Saturday, April 23, 2011

Where: Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California

Title: IBF Bantamweight Title and Showtime Bantamweight Tournament Final

On April 23 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Showtime Bantamweight Tournament finalists Joseph Agbeko and Abner Mares will fight for all the marbles. Neither man will be the real bantamweight champ, as that distinction will be given to the winner of the upcoming Fernando Montiel-Nonito Donaire fight. Nevertheless, the winner of this bout will add another big name to his resume and become the consensus #1 opponent for the winner of Montiel-Donaire.

Joseph Agbeko was a unanimous winner and Mexico's Abner Mares won a split decision in the semifinals of the Showtime Bantamweight Tournament. Agbeko (28-2) beat Yonnhy Perez (20-2-1) and Mares (21-0-1) edged Vic Darchinyan (35-3-1) in the event, which featured four of the world's top 118-pound fighters.

Joseph Agbeko: The 30-year old Ghanaian debuted as an 18-year old bantamweight over a dozen years ago. Won the Ghanaian bantamweight title in 1999, the African title in 2000, and Commonwealth title in 2004. Lost a European title fight to future champion Wladimir Sidorenko in 2004.

Took off almost 3 years before returning with venom in 2007, when he beat talented Luis Perez for the IBF Bantamweight Title. In 2009, scored the biggest win of his career with a 12-round decision over Vic Darchinyan in a substantial upset. Lost in his next fight against Yonnhy Perez and was an underdog in their rematch over a year later. Agbeko shined in winning a clear decision to bring his record to 28-2 (22 KOs).

Abner Mares: This 25-year old is really coming into his own. Always considered talented, the Mexican-born Californian, 21-0-1 (13 KOs), has shown his championship heart and grit in his last two fights—a draw with Yonnhy Perez and a decision over Vic Darchinyan. Younger than most of the top guys in this weight class at 25, he makes up for it with a long and distinguished amateur career.

A 2004 Olympian, Mares had a fairly thorough building-up process. He was always worth watching and undoubtedly a top prospect, but few could have guessed he would do as well as he has in his first two world-class fights. Against Perez and Darchinyan, showed that he is up for the task when facing the best at 118.

Joseph Agbeko vs. Abner Mares Betting Information:

Joseph Agbeko vs. Abner Mares Specials: Specials Agbeko vs. Mares Sportsbook Bonuses.

Joseph Agbeko vs. Abner Mares Odds: Live Gamboa vs Solis odds for boxing betting.

Sports Betting Help: How to bet on sports.

Sportsbook Rules: The sports betting rules

Sports Betting deposits: View Joseph Agbeko vs. Abner Mares Deposit options

Be sure to get your Joseph Agbeko vs. Abner Mares bets down early at Gamblers Palace sportsbook, because the fight is here!

Sign up now for your free account, it's as easy as 1-2-3.

• 1. Click on the Join now icon, fill out the registration form to get your user id.
• 2. Log into your account, enter the cashier to make a deposit.
• 3. Place your bets and start winning. It's that easy.