Arnold Barboza

Arnold Barboza Expects a Very Tough Fight With Jose Pedraza

For Arnold Barboza, two-time world champion José “Sniper” Pedraza represents the next step to landing a title fight at 140 pounds. His intentions are to eliminate the Puerto Rican fighter from the road when they meet on February 3 during the card tha...

Arnold Barboza: Jose Pedraza is My Toughest Fight To Date

Arnold Barboza Jr. (27-0) may not be getting the title fight he has pushed for, but he is very thankful for his upcoming fight against former two-division champion Jose Pedraza (29-4-1).

Jose Pedraza Hopes Win Over Barboza Puts Him Back in The Mix For Title Shot

Puerto Rico's Jose “Sniper” Pedraza wants a chance to challenge for one of the world belts at 140 pounds. To do so, he will first have to get past Arnold Barboza Jr when they meet in a 10-round crossroads showdown on February 3.

Navarrete vs. Wilson, Barboza vs. Pedraza Finalized For February 3, ESPN

Mexican star Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete and Australian contender Liam Wilson will fight for the vacant WBO junior lightweight world title Friday, Feb. 3, at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Navarrete, the reigning WBO featherweight world c...

Arnold Barboza-Jose Pedraza Co-Feature For Navarrete-Valdez Card February 3

The junior welterweight who was supposed to fight Teofimo Lopez on Saturday night and the undefeated contender who most wanted to oppose Lopez at Madison Square Garden have agreed to fight each other.  

Barboza Jr. on Teofimo Lopez: He Hasn’t Done Sh!t in Our Division; Needs To Work His Way Back Up

Arnold Barboza Jr. doesn’t appreciate how Teofimo Lopez views him as a stepping stone. Barboza, the 30-year-old 140-pound contender from Los Angeles, figured he was a frontrunner to face Lopez, the former lightweight champion, in the latter’s debut a...

Barboza: I Saw A Lot Of Flaws In Lopez I Would Expose; Hoping To Fight Him Next

Arnold Barboza Jr. is making all the right moves to position himself for a December showdown with Teofimo Lopez Jr. The Los Angeles native prevailed in his most recent test, a ten-round decision win over fellow undefeated, rising contender Danielito...

Arnold Barboza: I Want Teofimo Lopez or World Title Shot

Junior welterweight contender Arnold Barboza Jr. waited nearly 10 years as a pro to make his main event debut, and he took full advantage of the opportunity.

Arnold Barboza Too Active, Too Accurate, Decisions Danielito Zorrilla

TEMECULA, California – Arnold Barboza Jr. took a significant step Friday night toward earning a 140-pound title shot. The undefeated contender dealt Danielito Zorrilla his first defeat, a 10-round unanimous decision, in a main event ESPN televised fr...

Barboza: I Still See Teofimo Lopez As A Priority, I Think Everybody At 140 Should

There was a time when Arnold Barboza expected to see Teofimo Lopez Jr. in the opposite corner this weekend. That fight didn’t quite pan out but is one that the unbeaten junior welterweight contender believes is still within reach.

Zorrilla: I'm Ready For The Big Names, That's Why We Took This Fight With Barboza

A more active schedule obviously was the preference. For now, Danielito ‘El Zorro’ Zorrilla will accept the trade-off of landing a highly regarded contender as means to get to his next destination.

Arnold Barboza: Glad My First Fight Back Home Is In A Fight Like This

Fighting in his home state is hardly a new experience for Arnold Barboza Jr., although it has been a while. A return to California for the first time since 2019 comes with a new wrinkle as the Los Angeles-based junior welterweight headlines his first...

Photos: Arnold Barboza, Danielito Zorrilla - Ready For Battle in Temecula

Barboza, Zorrilla Weights Photos Gallery - The main event showcases a battle of undefeated contenders, as Arnold Barboza Jr. (26-0, 10 KOs) takes on Puerto Rican standout Danielito Zorrilla (16-0, 12 KOs) in a 10-round junior welterweight showdown.  

Barboza-Zorrilla: ESPN Weigh-In Results From Temecula, California

A pair of promising junior welterweight contenders are set to return to the public eye after considerable time away from the ring. Arnold Barboza Jr. and Danielito Zorrilla both checked in at 139.6 pounds during Thursday’s official weigh-in for their...

Barboza is Focused on Beating Zorrilla, Hopes To Fight For a Title Next

Arnold Barboza (26-0) is a few days away from the biggest fight of his career.  On July 15th he faces fellow unbeaten contender Danielito Zorrilla (16-0) in an ESPN main event. The fight takes place at the Pechanga Summit at Pechanga Resort Casino in...