"Logic Behind the Leather" Abner Mares vs Jhonny Gonzalez: Pre-Fight Pick

Tonight at the StubHub Center in Carson, California, WBC Featherweight Champion Abner Mares will defend his title against the man whom he sparred against once upon a time, Jhonny Gonzalez.  While Mares has had less professional fights, (26-0-1), he is on a path to quite possibly become one of boxing's elite.  Gonzalez, on the other hand, can be seen as the experienced veteran in the game, with a record of (54-8-0).
So let's get to my pre-fight pick: Jhonny Gonzalez.  Why you say? There's two simple answers to this question, Gonzales' reach, and his boxing skills are far more superior to that of Mares.  Mares' bout against Victor Darchinyan, exposed his trouble with a more skilled boxer, and Gonzalez will be triple the trouble for him because of his reach, height and solid boxing skills.
It will certainly be an interesting match-up to watch.  Will Mares lose his WBC Championship to Ganzalez? I think so.
Stay tuned for the post fight results of Mares vs Gonzales!