Mario Barrios

Yordenis Ugas-Mario Barrios: WBC Orders Interim Welterweight Title Fight; Targeted For July

Yordenis Ugas will get an opportunity to win a version of another welterweight title in his next fight. BoxingScene.com has learned that the WBC has ordered a bout between Ugas, a former WBA welterweight champ, and Mario Barrios for its interim 147-p...

Mario Barrios' Trainer Believes That a Showdown Against Vergil Ortiz Would Be a Mega Fight

At one point, the career of Mario Barrios shone incandescently. But after brazenly attempting to turn back the challenge of Gervonta Davis in 2021, the 27-year-old was forced to hit the reset button. Although he experienced loads of success at 140 po...

Bob Santos: Mario Barrios Proved He Can Compete at The Highest Level at 147

Earlier this month, Mario Barrios (27-2) put on one of the best performance of his career when he stopped Jovanie Santiago (14-3-1) in the 8th round of their welterweight showdown that served as the chief supporting bout underneath the Rey Vargas-O’S...

Mario Barrios Aims For World Title: I Still Have Something To Prove

Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas - Former champion and San Antonio-native Mario “El Azteca” Barrios snapped his two-fight losing streak with a razor sharp performance against Jovanie Santiago.

Photos: Mario Barrios Beats Down, Stops Jovanie Santiago in Eight

Barrios, Santiago Fight Photos Gallery - San Antonio, Texas - In a crossroads welterweight clash, Mario Barrios (27-2, 18 KOs) broke down and stopped Jovanie Santiago (14-3-1, 10 KOs) in the eighth round. (photos by Amanda Westcott)

Mario Barrios Breaks Down, Stops Jovanie Santiago in Eight

Mario Barrios finally got back on the winning track in his hometown Saturday night. Barrios beat up Jovanie Santiago for much of their one-sided welterweight fight, which was wisely stopped by Santiago’s handlers during the eighth round at Alamodome...

Barrios: Would Give Myself A C-Level Rating For Thurman Fight; I’m Capable Of A Lot More

Once Mario Barrios became sure he could take Keith Thurman’s power, the former 140-pound titleholder went away from his game plan during his 147-pound debut.

Santiago: I Need To Better Than With Broner, So Judges Have To Give Me Win Against Barrios

The odds obviously are against Jovanie Santiago entering his fight against Mario Barrios on Saturday night. The shorter Santiago has moved up from the junior welterweight limit of 140 pounds to the 147-pound division to battle Barrios. Santiago hasn’...

Photos: Barrios vs. Santiago, Pero vs. Faust - Fight Set at Alamodome

Barrios, Santiago Weights Photos Gallery - Vargas vs. Foster will see undefeated two-division world champion Rey Vargas battle top 130-pound contender O’Shaquie Foster for the vacant WBC Super Featherweight World Championship in a showdown that headl...

Rey Vargas, O'Shaquie Foster Separated On Stage After Making Weight For 130-Pound Title Fight

O’Shaquie Foster and Rey Vargas eventually had to be separated Friday after they made weight in San Antonio. Vargas and Foster flexed for the cameras, before Foster took exception to Vargas touching him once they met their contractual obligations for...

Photos: Barrios vs. Santiago, Pero vs. Faust - Face-Offs at Final Presser

Barrios, Santiago Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - Undefeated two-division champion Rey Vargas and top 130-pound contender O’Shaquie Foster squared off and exchanged verbal barbs at Thursday’s final press conference before they meet for the va...

Barrios: Tank Is A Very Intelligent Fighter; His Boxing IQ Will Play Big Part In Garcia Fight

Mario Barrios came away from their 140-pound title fight extremely impressed with Gervonta Davis’ boxing IQ. The former WBA world super lightweight champion believes Davis’ intelligence in the ring is often overlooked and will be an important compone...

Photos: Mario Barrios Putting in Work For Jovanie Santiago Clash

Mario Barrios Photos Gallery - Former world champion and San Antonio’s own Mario “El Azteca” Barrios shared insights into his training camp with top trainer Bob Santos and promised fireworks for his hometown fans when he takes on Jovanie Santiago on...

Mario Barrios: My Goal Right Now is To Become a Two-Time World Champion

Former world champion and San Antonio’s own Mario “El Azteca” Barrios shared insights into his training camp with top trainer Bob Santos and promised fireworks for his hometown fans when he takes on Jovanie Santiago on Saturday, February 11 live on S...

Barrios vs. Santiago, Pero vs. Faust Set For Vargas-Foster Tripleheader

The Showtime telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and also features former champion and all-action San Antonio-native Mario “El Azteca” Barrios, now trained by top trainer Bob Santos, returning to the ring in a 10-round welterweight duel against Jo...