Abner Mares Out, Hugo Ruiz In #DavisRuiz

Los Angles, CA- Three-Division, Four-Time World Champion Abner Mares will not be fighting Gervonta Davis on February 9th. Mares Suffered an injury during his training camp. On Tuesday Mares was scheduled to do a media workout but it canceled last minute with no type of explanation. Rumors started to circulate after that from multiple outlets that Mares sustain an injury. Mares went on social media to address the situation with his fans and media.
“If only people knew the pain that I’m going through right now emotionally knowing I was beyond ready to fight because that’s what I do. I fight and always give it my all for you guys. Hurts people saying I’m faking things, man, if they only knew. Thank you to the positive messages and wishing me well. God bless you all and will hear from me soon.”

The rumor has that Mares suffered and an elbow injury that will need surgery. The show must go on. Gervonta Davis will now face Hugo Ruiz next February 9 at Dignity Health Sports Park In Carson, California live on SHOWTIME.