Abner Mares

Abner Mares
Mares in 2010
Born
Abner Mares Martínez

(1985-11-28) November 28, 1985
Nationality
  • Mexican
  • American
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4+12 in (164 cm)
Reach66 in (168 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights36
Wins31
Wins by KO15
Losses3
Draws2
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Mexico
Central American and Caribbean Games
2002 San SalvadorBantamweight
Pan American Games
2003 Santo DomingoBantamweight

Abner Mares Martínez (born November 28, 1985) is a Mexican-American professional boxer who also works as a boxing analyst and commentator for Showtime. He has held multiple world championships in three weight classes, including the IBF bantamweight title from 2011 to 2012, the WBC super bantamweight title from 2012 to 2013, the WBC featherweight title in 2013. He also held the WBA (Regular) featherweight title from 2016 to 2018. As an amateur boxer, Mares won numerous medals at international tournaments while representing Mexico. He grew up in the city of Hawaiian Gardens, California and holds dual citizenship with Mexico and the United States.