Tag: Mario Barrios

        Photo By Lucas Noonan-PBC

Press Release     For Immediate Release

SAN ANTONIO, TX (August 26, 2015) – Unbeaten rising star, Super-Featherweight Mario Barrios (10-0, 5 KOs), will make a quick return back to the ring on Sunday, September 6, 2015 Jonathan “Popeye” Perez (33-12, 27 KOs).  The 8-round bout will take place at the American Bank Center, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

This past July, Barrios went the distance in his first eight round bout, proving to himself that he can fight effectively in the later rounds if need be. 

“My last night I went eight rounds for the first time, and to be honest, I felt I could’ve went twelve easily. That’s a testament to my team and everyone around me that’s helping me get better. I’m still have a lot to learn but I feel my jab is getting much better. I’m starting to set up my combinations with my jab and I can see why that punch is so important. I’m steadily working on using my height and reach advantage.”

Managed by Al Haymon, Barrios is staying busy as this will be his fourth fight of the year.  As his career is ascending, Barrios is grateful for the great team around him.

“I’m very thankful to be fighting so soon. I want to thank Al Haymon, as well as my core team, for all their hard work. Everyone is doing a fantastic job guiding my career and I couldn’t be more pleased with my progress.  I know I’m a long way from my dream of becoming a world champion, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.  With a lot of hard work, I know I can accomplish that dream.”  

The event is headlined by former world champion Anthony “The Dog” Dirrell taking on Mexico’s Marco Antonio “El Veneno” Rubio (59-7-1, 51 KOs) and features the rematch between bantamweight world champion Jamie McDonnell (26-2-1, 12 KOs) and exciting brawler Tomoki “El Mexicanito” Kameda (31-1, 19 KOs).  Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on CBS will air the event live from the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas Sunday, September 6. The telecast kicks off at 4 PM ET/1 PM PT.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Leija Battah Promotions and Warriors Boxing, are priced at $109 and $15, not including applicable service charges and taxes and are on sale now. Tickets are available at http://www.ticketmaster.com, the American Bank Center Box Office or by calling Leija Battah Promotions at (210) 979-3302. To charge by phone call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000

Mario Serrano
Publicist-Team Barrios

Photos By Lucas Noonan – PBC
Press Release   For Immediate Release

EL PASO, TX (July 19, 2015) – In his first 8-round bout, undefeated Super-Featherweight sensation, Mario Barrios (10-0, 5 KOs), cruised to a sound victory against Arturo Esquivel (9-3, 2 KOs), to record his tenth win.  The impressive conquest took place this past Saturday at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas on the PBC on CBS event, headlined by Carl Frampton vs. Alejandro Gonzalez Jr.

Using his tremendous height and reach advantage, Barrios controlled the action with a long jab and precise combinations.  Esquivel, who was the naturally bigger man, wasn’t able to land any clean punches on Barrios, who won every round.  Scorecards read 80-72 across the board.

“Going eight rounds for the first time was a great learning experience for me.” said Mario Barrios, who is managed by Al Haymon. “I was able to pace myself throughout the entire fight and never got tired.  I could have gone four more rounds if this was a twelve round fight.  Esquivel is a very tough fighter and I’m glad we both came out healthy.  I’ll be ready to get back in the ring as soon as Haymon has another date for me.  I’m very thankful for all the opportunities Haymon Boxing has given me.”

Mario Serrano
Publicist Team Barrios

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Press Release, For Immediate Release

EL PASO, TX (July 17, 2015 – San Antonio’s undefeated Super-Featherweight prodigy, Mario Barrios (9-0, 5 KOs), made weight for his upcoming bout with Jose Arturo Esquivel Porras (9-2, 2 KOs), set to take place at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas.  Barrios weight in at 131.2 while Porras tipped the scale at 131.8. 

Barrios vs. Porras will serve as the swing bout to the PBC on CBS event, headlined by Carl FramptonAlejandro Gonzalez Jr. Televised coverage begins at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT with  heavyweights Chris Arreola and Fred Kassi opening up the telecast.

“I’m excited about the opportunity to showcase my skills on an international stage,” said Mario Barrios. “I know there will be a lot a fans tuning in form the USA and the UK.  With that being said, I want to put on a great performance.  Hopefully the fight makes it to the televised portion of the show so the fans can see what I’m all about.”

Mario Serrano
Publicist Team Barrios