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Mario Barrios Training Camp Quotes
Former super lightweight world champion Mario “El Azteca”
Barrios shared insights into his training camp and discussed
making his welterweight debut before he squares off against
former unified welterweight champion Keith “One Time”
Thurman on Saturday, February 5 in the FOX Sports PBC
Pay-Per-View main event from Michelob ULTRA Arena at
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
The pay-per-view telecast will begin at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT
and also features four-division champion Leo “El Terremoto”
Santa Cruz dueling Keenan “Bedo” Carbajal in the co-main
event of the four-fight lineup.
The 26-year-old Barrios (26-1, 17 KOs) will make his
welterweight debut following an impressive run at super
lightweight that saw him capture the WBA world title and win
his first nine fights in the division, including eight by
knockout. Barrios lost the title to three-division champion
Gervonta Davis in June in an exciting action fight on
pay-per-view.
Here is what the San Antonio, Texas native Barrios had to
say leading into his showdown against Thurman:
On his recent training camp:
“I’m having an incredible training camp. I’ve stayed in
shape since my last fight and headed to the Bay Area to
start camp with Virgil Hunter about three weeks ago. I’ve
now moved camp to Las Vegas where I’ll finish off that last
couple of weeks until the fight. My sparring has gotten me
into perfect condition and I know that I’ll be ready for war
come fight night.”
On his upcoming matchup with Keith Thurman:
“Although Thurman has been out of the ring for a couple of
years, I know he’s been training hard for this fight and
will be in great shape. He’s been one of the best fighters
of our era and I expect him to be at his very best. I know
what needs to be done on my end and I believe I can execute
the game plan we have in place. We both like to let our
hands go, so fans can definitely expect to see an explosive
fight on February 5.”
On moving up to the welterweight division:
“Making the move to welterweight is going to be very
important for me at this stage in my career. I’ve grown into
my man strength, and it has been difficult making 140 pounds
for these last few years. The extra seven pounds is going to
make a tremendous difference in my weight cut, because I’m
still big for this weight as well. In this fight we’re going
to see if my power comes up with me. I’m confident that it
will.”
On fighting on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View:
“I’m grateful to my whole team for giving me this
opportunity to fight on pay-per-view once again. I think
I’ve proven myself to the fans that I’m a warrior in the
ring who will always give a great performance. This fight
will be no different, as I’m going into the ring to lay
punishment on my opponent. Everyone should order this fight
now, because I don’t think this one is going the distance.”
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