Month: June 2016

Undefeated Rising Contender Mario Barrios Training Camp Notes & Photos

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Mario Barrios Faces Former Title Challenger Devis Boschiero in World Title Eliminator Saturday, July 9 On Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN & ESPN Deportes(9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) 

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(June 29, 2016) – Undefeated super featherweight contender Mario Barrios (15-0, 8 KOs) is deep into training camp for his world title eliminator against former title challenger Devis Boschiero (39-4-1, 21 KOs) Saturday, July 9 in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN and ESPN Deportes from Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, New Jersey. 

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by King’s Promotions, are priced at $75, $55, $39 and $24, not including applicable fees, and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased HERE, at the Sun National Bank Center box office or by calling 609-656-3234 

Barrios will be taking on the most accomplished opponent of his career as he looks to put himself in the number two position for Jose Pedraza’s 130-pound title. For this training camp, Barrios has moved part of his training camp from San Antonio to Las Vegas where he has sparred at the UNLV Gym and at the gym of former world champion Robert Guerrero. 

Here is what Barrios had to say about his fight, training camp and more:

 On fighting in his first 12-round main event…

“This is what I’ve worked my whole life for, to be fighting in main events on national television.  I’m confident that I’ll be able to the full 12-rounds if need be.  My goal is to get the knockout though.  I really want to make a statement in this fight.”  

On his matchup with Devis Boschiero...

“All I know about Boschiero is that he’s got a lot of fights and he’s a top contender.  I know he’s hungry so I’m not taking him lightly.  I’ve seen some tape on him and I know he likes to come forward.  Everyone can expect to see a lot of had punches being thrown by both of us.  I’m expecting a war.” 

On the landscape of the super featherweight division…

“It’s a very tough division loaded with a lot of great fighters.  I would say Lomachenko, Pedraza and Vargas are the top dogs for now.  Salido is also up there.  It’s one of the toughest divisions in boxing. I’m hoping I can become a champion in this division.  A victory against Boschiero puts me right there to challenge for the title.  I’m a hungry fighter and everyone will see that on July 9.” 

On hosting training camp in Las Vegas for the first time…

“Training in Las Vegas has been incredible.  Running in high elevation is something new for me.  I had to get used to it when I first got out here.  It’s been a tough camp but I know all the hard word will pay off.” 

 On fighting on ESPN during primetime on Saturday night...

“I’m very happy to be fighting on ESPN during primetime on Saturday night.  I have a lot of family, friends and fans back home who’ll be tuning in.  I just want to go out there and shine. I feel my style is explosive for television and I hope everyone enjoys what I bring to the table.  Everyone will see a determined fighter in myself, who’s going to leave everything in the ring.”
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Beating Life

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My scars tell a story. They are a reminder of times when life tried to break me but failed.  They are markings of where the structure of my character was welded.

-Maraboli

Mike Alvarado (35-4 24 KO) has come a long way in the past year and a half.  When we watched “Mile High” Mike in the ring in January of 2015, he was a shell of himself losing by 3rd round stoppage, to rival an old friend Brandon Rios. As Alvarado told Standing-8 last July, “I had no business being in that ring” a refrence to his lack of dedication to the sport due to a history of addiction problems that affected his training and life.

At the time of the July interview, Alvarado had been clean for a hundred and sixty-two days and had a confident mindset, ready to start a new chapter in his life. He spoke about his marriage of six months, a renewed dedication to the sport, and the learned cruel reality that “hard work beats talent, when talent ain’t working hard”.

In his last bout on March 19, Alvarado stopped Saul Corral by KO. The former WBO World super lightweight titlist looked in better shape than he has in some time. It was evident that his dedication and focus were better than they had been in years. Understandably, his timing was off a bit and there was some ring rust, but in the end, it was Alvarado doing what he does best.

On Saturday night, Alvarado will be facing Albuquerque’s Josh Torres (15-4-2 7 KO) at The Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas.

By all acounts, the Denver native has remained on the straight and narrow and should be sharper on Saturday than he was the last time out. With an impressive win, Alvarado will most likely be lining up some lucrative opportunities in the future.

Don’t be surprised if you see Alvarado fighting for a title at some point going forward. His natural talent and renewed dedication are a formidable combination.

Boxing at times, can be a metaphor for life. Life can knock you down and humble you, but if you keep fighting you give yourself a chance.

Alvarado kept fighting and gave himself a chance, the rest of his journey is a bonus.