Rumors flying around about a possible Fernando Montiel vs Cristian Mijares fight in Sept

There are continued rumblings in Mexico that WBC/WBO bantamweight champion Fernando Montiel (43-2, 33KOs) is going to possibly defend his title in September against former champion Cristian Mijares (39-6-2, 17KOs). It's being reported that both fighters want to make the match. There are talks going on behind the scenes but it's not clear how serious they are.

Before he was hit with a three fight losing streak, Mijares graced the top ten of most pound for pound lists. He was knocked out by Vic Darchinyan in 2008 and then lost back to back decisions to Nehomar Cermeno. Since then he's won three fights, including a recent decision over Francisco Arce, the brother of champion Jorge Arce.

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Before the Darchinyan fight happened this was one of my dream fights at Super Flyweight.

The more I watch Cermeno, even with his recent losses, the more I think Christian might be ok, he just ran into another REALLY good fighter.

This would be fun! Wooo HOOOO!

I am just not sure Mijares has the confidence to make it interesting Marble, Darchinyan really derailed his career.

Mijares back on a winning streak though, not like he lost to the Monte Barrett of his division

Ali_1748 wrote:

I am just not sure Mijares has the confidence to make it interesting Marble, Darchinyan really derailed his career.

You could be right. I am still amazed at hoiw I guy I had pegged as a top 5 p4p guy for the next few years lost three in a row after beating the quality guys he had beaten.

marbleheadmaui wrote:

Ali_1748 wrote:

I am just not sure Mijares has the confidence to make it interesting Marble, Darchinyan really derailed his career.

You could be right. I am still amazed at hoiw I guy I had pegged as a top 5 p4p guy for the next few years lost three in a row after beating the quality guys he had beaten.

I had Mijares in the top ten pound for pound after dominating Munoz,Arce and Navarro.