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Undefeated Super
Featherweight Sensation
Mario Barrios Returns Sept. 6 In Corpus Christi
Unbeaten rising star, Super-Featherweight Mario Barrios
(10-0, 5 KOs), will make a quick return back to the ring on
Sunday, September 6, 2015 against Jonathan "Popeye" Perez
(33-12, 27 KOs). The 8-round bout will take place at the
American Bank Center, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
This past July, Barrios went the distance in his first eight
round bout, proving to himself that he can fight effectively
in the later rounds if need be.
"My last night I went eight rounds for the first time, and
to be honest, I felt I could've went twelve easily. That's a
testament to my team and everyone around me that's helping
me get better. I'm still have a lot to learn but I feel my
jab is getting much better. I'm starting to set up my
combinations with my jab and I can see why that punch is so
important. I'm steadily working on using my height and reach
advantage."
Managed by Al Haymon, Barrios is staying busy as this will
be his fourth fight of the year. As his career is ascending,
Barrios is grateful for the great team around him.
"I'm very thankful to be fighting so soon. I want to thank
Al Haymon, as well as my core team, for all their hard work.
Everyone is doing a fantastic job guiding my career and I
couldn't be more pleased with my progress. I know I'm a long
way from my dream of becoming a world champion, but I can
see the light at the end of the tunnel. With a lot of hard
work, I know I can accomplish that dream."
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). Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on CBS
will air the event live from the American Bank Center in
Corpus Christi, Texas Sunday, September 6. The telecast
kicks off at 4 PM ET/1 PM PT.
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