After the first match in February this year which ended in a draw, the stage is again all set for Tony Aguilar and Corey Marksman. In one of the biggest events of their life, on the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry, Tony, and Marksman receive yet another chance to display what hearts are made of!

Can Tony, the boxer from Crescent City who hopes to fight on Mike Tyson‘s undercard, stop Marksman? On the other hand, can Marksman, the boxer from Deltona who started at the young age of 12, upset Tony once and for all? To know the answers, go through the weaknesses and strengths of the two we have exposed to you!

Tony Aguilar vs. Corey Marksman II by the numbers

After the UD victory over Alexander Rios Vega in his last fight, Lightweight Tony Aguilar, 12-0-1 [4 KOs], while being stitched had said, “We want the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson card [next].” The 5′ 4″ tall boxer hoped he had done “enough” to be rewarded with a spot on the undercard of Paul’s next fight. While his dad sounded pleased about his son’s latest win, the 25-year-old with a KO rate of 33.33% revealed his strategy was to “use the ring” and “be smart.” We cannot tell if he will fight again on the undercard of Paul vs. Tyson, but, he certainly impressed Paul as he appears on the undercard of Paul vs. Perry.

On the other hand, Lightweight Corey Marksman has a fondness for KOs with 77.78% of his fights ending via knockouts. So yes, he can throw power. “I wanted to come and look aggressive. I didn’t want to open up too early, but, I wanted to let him know that I was here to fight,” Marksman, 9-0-1 [7 KOs] had said following his win over Laszlo Sandor Balogh last year. This attitude has remained consistent with the performance of the 5′ 8″ tall fighter. The 23-year-old is motivated by “the crowd screaming my name.” He is certainly a fun guy to watch and will deliver a memorable performance in the rematch against Tony.

Prediction and words of advice for both!

In their first match, the two fought with guns blazing. Initially, Tony Aguilar would close in on the distance, and with his left leg outside, he would throw a mean right. Light on his feet, maintaining a wide stance, Aguilar would try to push Corey Marksman against the ropes. In such cases, the crowd would proudly chant the name of the boxer from Florida – “Tony!, Tony!, Tony!…” But, Marksman would also stand his ground. Besides patience, he displayed what a brave-hearted boxer is never deficient in – endurance!

So, every time Aguilar was in proximity and clinched with Marksman, the latter threw some thumping shots to the body. In such situations, Tony would leave his head unprotected inviting attacks from Corey. At one point, the crowd went nuts as Marksman landed a right hook to Tony’s head. So, one word of advice for the shorter boxer, Tony – be careful with your guard when in proximity.

However, one thing I find deserving of praise about Aguilar is his ability to close in on the distance. Despite being four inches shorter, he was able to chase and land. In their rematch, Tony is encouraged to do the same. Subsequently, Marksman should take advantage of his height and throw more jabs to keep Aguilar at bay. Per my observation, Marksman was more keen on throwing round punches which simultaneously fatigued him.

So, why not throw more 1-2s, bother Tony, who is 5′ 4″, and gradually set the same up for bigger shots? Unlike Marksman, Tony often intended to throw the right hand. So, it could be fatal to Marksman provided he does not keep Tony at bay like he should with the height advantage. One thing the first encounter has told us is that both boxers are confident and willing to take risks. Therefore, you are less likely to be disappointed if you expect an entertaining fight.

Based on my analysis of their last performance, my prediction is that the fight will again go the distance again. However, if Marksman throws more 1-2s and keeps Tony away, the judges may declare him the winner. If you take exception to the views expressed, voice yourself in the comments below. For more boxing updates, follow EssentiallySports!