Mario Barrios goals to show he’s the champion as he defends his title in opposition to Manny Pacquiao. The 2 fighters battle it out in the primary occasion on the MGM Grand Backyard Area in Las Vegas on July 19.
Barrios (29-2-1, 18 KOs) makes the second protection of his WBC welterweight title, getting into the ring as “full champion.” The San Antonio native first landed the interim belt in September 2023, defeating Yordenis Ugas by unanimous determination. Final June, the 30-year-old equally defeated Fabian Maidana.
After Terence Crawford was declared “champion in recess,” Barrios was promoted to full champion. In his following bout, which was his earlier ring look final November, he fought Abdel Ramos to a break up draw on the undercard of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson.
Stepping by means of the ropes in July, Mario Barrios takes on Manny Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 KOs), who makes his return to the ring. The 46-year-old eight-division champion from the Philippines seems to be to as soon as once more win a world title.
‘He doesn’t have a simple type to copy’
“It’s all smiles between us proper now, however when that bell rings, we’re getting into there with unhealthy intentions,” Mario Barrios mentioned throughout a media exercise at Pound 4 Pound Gymnasium in Las Vegas. “He’s attempting to take my title and I’ve to do no matter it takes to verify he doesn’t.”
“This has been an incredible camp. It’s very uncommon to have a camp this clean. The sparring has been good and I’m very proud of how all the things has gone. The exhausting work has already been put in.”
“I’m trying to go on the market and showcase my ability and use any benefit I’ve to get my hand raised on the finish of the evening.”
“Throughout coaching camp I haven’t actually been working with the mentality that I’m dealing with a legend. On the finish of the day, he’s one other man who’s attempting to struggle for my title. I respect what he’s finished within the sport and the particular person he’s, however come struggle evening, that respect received’t be there.”
“When the struggle was first delivered to me I wasn’t certain whether or not to take it as respect or disrespect, as a result of he needed me. However regardless, I’m the champion for a purpose and I’m gonna present why I’m holding the WBC belt.”
“Manny’s motion and hand velocity is wanting on level proper now. That’s what has at all times made him a fantastic fighter. He doesn’t have a simple type to copy and that may make sparring difficult. That’s one of many causes he’s been so profitable and why he’s within the place that he’s.”
‘I’ve at all times skilled for each struggle prefer it’s a world title struggle’
“I’ve a fantastic group behind me. I’ve been lucky to be with a number of the finest within the enterprise from the start. I’ve simply stayed targeted and stayed within the gymnasium and that’s why I’ve gotten these alternatives. I give it 100% each time.”
“I’ve at all times skilled for each struggle prefer it’s a world title struggle, so that is no completely different. I do know who I’m going in opposition to and I do know the menace he’s within the ring. However with my group and all the things we’re engaged on within the gymnasium, I simply should exit and execute and we’ll be victorious.”
“I’ll positively be showcasing my indigenous roots for my walkout. That’s one thing I like to really feel as I’m getting into the ring. We’ve received one thing particular deliberate.”
“Having my sister Selina in my camp has been actually vital. We began this boxing journey collectively once I was six and she or he was eight. We’ve at all times been in one another’s nook because the very starting. No one is aware of me higher out and in of the ring than her.”
Within the co-feature on the cardboard, Sebastian Fundora (22-1-1, 14 KOs) of West Palm Seashore, FL meets Australia’s former champion Tim Tszyu (23-2, 18 KOs) in a rematch. Fundora defends his WBC tremendous welterweight title.
On the Pacquiao vs Barrios undercard, former champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz (27-3-1, 18 KOs) and Angel Fierro (23-3-2, 18 KOs) sq. off in an all-Mexican rematch at tremendous light-weight. Plus, two-division champion Brandon Figueroa (25-2-1, 19 KOs) of Weslaco, TX faces former title challenger Joet Gonzalez (27-4, 15 KOs) of Glendora, CA at featherweight.
