Mario Barrios: record, next fight and profile →
All systems are go for the first heavyweight title fight on primetime network television in 30 years. Deontay Wilder brings home his title for the second straight time, as he takes on France's Johann Duhaupas this Saturday evening at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. Wilder (34-0, 33KOs) weighed 228.6 lbs.—though the weight also including his jeans and belt—while Duhaupas tipped the scales at a lean and healthy 236 lbs.
BIRMINGHAM, AL - 2012 U.S. Olympian and undefeated heavyweight prospect Dominic "Trouble" Breazeale (15-0, 14 KOs)will enter the ring against the crafty "Big" Fred Kassi (18-3-1, 10 KOs) in a 10-round heavyweight showdown on Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC Saturday, September 26 from Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, with televised coverage beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Super-Featherweight phenomenon, Mario Barrios improved to (11-0, 6 KOs) with another sensational knockout, stopping his opponent Jose Cen Torres, at the 2:10 mark of round four. Leija Battah Promotions and Warriors Boxing promoted the event from American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, which aired live on Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on CBS.
MIAMI, FL - On Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California, undefeated light heavyweight power puncher, Ahmed Elbiali (11-0, 10 KOs) is scheduled to fight on the televised portion of the Premier Boxing Champions on Fox Sports 1 card headlined by Austin Trout (29-2, 16 KOs) vs. Joey Hernandez (24-3-1, 14 KOs) . Elbiali will face an Fabiano Pena (12-3-1, 8 KOs) in an 8-round bout. The PBC telecast will begin at 9PM ET / 6PM PT live on Fox Sports 1.
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS - Former two-time world champion Daiki Kameda (29-4, 18 KOs) takes on Mexican slugger Victor Ruiz (19-5, 14 KOs) in bantamweight action in a stacked lineup of undercard attractions as Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on CBS airs live from the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas Sunday, September 6. The telecast kicks off at 4 PM ET/1 PM PT. The event is headlined by former world champion Anthony "The Dog" Dirrell (27-1-1, 22 KOs) 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).
SAN ANTONIO, TX - 20-year old unbeaten super-featherweight sensation, Mario Barrios (9-0, 5 KOs), returns to the ring against an opponent TBA July 18, 2015. The 8-round bout will take place in Barrios' home state at the Don Haskins Convention Center in El Paso, Texas on the Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Marcos Reyes card. At 6'1, Barrios who is managed by Al Hayman, is rapidly becoming a force to be reckoned with in the super-featherweight division. After campaigning at featherweight earlier in his career, the San Antonio star is getting better with each fight. The move up in weight is not permanent, but something his team feels is appropriate for this fight.
HIDALGO, TX - Undefeated featherweight phenom, Mario Barrios (8-0, 4 KOs), makes his way back to the ring tomorrow night at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas. Fighting in a 6-round bout, Barrios will face a veteran of 42 fights in Arturo Herrera (11-30-1, 6 KOs). Towering over his opponents standing 6'1, Barrios has an electrifying style, one the fans look forward too. Managed by Al Haymon, Barrios will look to use his height and reach advantage against Herrera and remain unbeaten.
MGM Grand, Las Vegas - Lightweight contender Robert Easter (13-0, 10KOs) blew away Alejandro Rodriguez (22-16-1, 13KOs) in two easy rounds. Easter dominated the first round, and then unleashed his power shots by scoring three hard knockdowns in the second round before referee Jay Nady waved off the contest Welterweight prospect Ladarius Miller (6-0, 1KO), who is trained by Floyd Mayweather Sr., opened up the show with a four round unanimous decision victory over Ryan Picou (2-7). All three of the official judges had it scored 40-36. Miller is promoted by Mayweather Promotions.
LAS VEGAS - San Antonio's 6'1 undefeated featherweight sensation, Mario Barrios (7-0, 3 KOs), will make his Las Vegas debut on the undercard of Guerrero vs. Thurman this Saturday March 7, 2105, at the MGM Grand Hotel. Barrios will face Justin Lopez (5-2, 3 KOs) in what will be his first 6-round bout. Already known for his fast hands, Barrios is getting better with each fight. Against Lopez, he will look to continue his quest to remain undefeated with an incredible performance.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Rising star and undefeated featherweight phenom, Mario Barrios (7-0, 3 KOs), is looking to take his career to new heights in 2015. After fighting six times in 2014, Barrios is on the fast track to accomplishing his dream of becoming a world champion. Standing 6'1, Barrios has the height and reach advantage against most of his opponents. With lighting fast hands, Barrios also possesses good footwork and power. With adviser Al Haymon backing him, Barrios feels he's in a fantastic position.