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Mario Barrios Training Camp Quotes
Undefeated super lightweight contender Mario Barrios will
look to continue his push toward a world title shot when he
faces Mexico's Richard Zamora (19-2, 12 KOs) live on
SHOWTIME this Saturday, February 9 from Dignity Health
Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, in Carson, California
and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
The three-fight SHOWTIME telecast begins live at 10 p.m.
ET/7 p.m. PT and is headlined by super featherweight world
champion Gervonta Davis defending his title against former
world champion Hugo Ruiz.
The 23-year-old from San Antonio can increase his knockout
streak to seven on February 9, all since he moved up to
140-pounds. Here is what Barrios (22-0, 14 KOs) had to say
about his upcoming matchup and more from training camp in
Oakland, Calif.:
On his matchup with Richard Zamora:
"Zamora is my toughest opponent to date in my opinion. He's
won his last five fights, so I know he's coming into this
fight with a lot of confidence. He has power in both hands
and he's very tough. But I'm going into this fight with a
lot of confidence myself. This is going to be a war and one
I'm looking forward to. I have no doubt in my mind that I'm
going to come out on top."
On his recent training camp:
"Camp started back home with my dad Martin and he really got
me ready before I left for California. I've spent the last
six weeks training in the Bay Area with Virgil Hunter. I've
also been training with Victor Conte and Remi Korchemny at
the SNAC facility. Right now, my body is in the best shape
of my life. I got good sparring with Devin Haney and a few
other top-level fighters. All the hard work is almost done.
We have one week left and then its fight week. Virgil and I
are working great together and I'm ready to go."
On fighting in the co-main event on SHOWTIME:
"I'm very excited to be fighting on SHOWTIME on a big card
once again, this time in the co-main event. I'm going to
bring a lot of excitement to those watching on TV. My style
is fan friendly and everyone tuning in is going to see the
next superstar in boxing. I'm going to take full advantage
of this opportunity fighting on the big stage."
On when he'll be fighting for a world title:
"I'm currently ranked #1 in the WBA, so I know a world title
shot is very close. Right now, my main focus is defeating
Zamora. I must get past this fight and then it's time to
face all the top guys in the super lightweight division. I'm
looking to be in a world title fight sometime this year."
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