Cesar Barrionuevo stormed to the next stage of the World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight tournament after tearing through Azael Cosio in five lopsided rounds Saturday evening in Guererro, Mexico.
Miguel Barrionuevo and Azael Cosio both made weight for their welterweight eliminator bout Saturday evening in Ixtapa, Mexico. Barrionuevo came in right at the 147 lb. welterweight limit, while Cosio checked in slightly lighter at 146.6 lbs.
The next leg of the World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight “tournament” will gain an expanded audience. A semifinal matchup between Azael Cosio and Miguel Barrionuevo will take place January 30 in Guerrero, Mexico, with the winner in line to face unbeaten contender Sammy Vasquez.