Onetime 122-pound champ Kiko Martinez feeling fit at 126 as he preps for Leo Santa Cruz
Scan the résumé of Kiko Martinez, and you’ll quickly notice that his last two losses came against world-class opposition. Dig a little deeper, and you’ll notice another plausible explanation for those defeats.
Presenting the 12 Rounds of Christmas: Round 2 (Leo Santa Cruz vs Abner Mares)
In the run up to their 126-pound “Battle of Los Angeles” on August 29, Leo Santa Cruz and Abner Mares independently promised fireworks from the opening bell. But it’s difficult to believe either fighter thought they’d make good on that promise in the manner in which they did.
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Despite big payday, Leo Santa Cruz has no intention of living the life of luxury
Leo Santa Cruz is shaking us awake from our caviar dreams.
The Moment: Leo Santa Cruz vs Abner Mares
Abner Mares raced from his corner and met Leo Santa Cruz at center ring, bent on destruction from the opening bell.
Abner Mares acknowledges tactical mistake, but refuses to make excuses for loss to Leo Santa Cruz
Many boxers who end up on the short end of a decision following a much-hyped fight will reflexively kick-start the excuse machine. Abner Mares wasn’t about to do that in the wake of his loss to Leo Santa Cruz on Saturday night at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Leo Santa Cruz channels different side of himself in thrilling win over Abner Mares
The Battle of Los Angeles turned into a war of contrasting styles, with a new king of L.A. crowned in blood.
Perpetual nice guy Leo Santa Cruz riled up by Abner Mares
It’s a running joke that has legs built for a marathon: Does Leo Santa Cruz get mad, like, ever?
