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Angel Barrientes Training Camp Notes
Las Vegas native Angel "AK-47" Barrientes (14-1, 9 KOs) is
impending on a key moment in his young career as he prepares
to face undefeated Isaac Rojas Garcia (18-0-1, 12 KOs) in a
10-round super bantamweight bout on Saturday, April 25,
2026, at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The event, promoted by
Matchroom Boxing in association with Boxlab Promotions, will
be streamed live worldwide on DAZN.
For the 23-year-old Barrientes, who is promoted by Boxlab
Promotions, this fight marks his second scheduled 10-round
bout, a significant step up that comes in front of his
hometown crowd of Las Vegas, a stage he’s determined to own.
Barrientes has remained grounded and focused throughout
camp, working closely with his father and coach, Rich
Barrientes, refining both his physical and mental approach.
“This wasn’t a normal camp, this was war every day,”
Barrientes said. “My dad doesn’t let anything slide. He
knows me too well, so he pushes me harder than anybody. We
went past exhaustion, past comfort. Everything,
conditioning, timing, patience, we sharpened it until it
hurt. I’m coming to show out, I’m built for this level.”
Facing an undefeated opponent in Garcia, Barrientes
understands the magnitude of the challenge but sees it as
the perfect opportunity to prove himself. “Garcia’s
undefeated, yeah, but that just means nobody’s stepped to
him the right way yet,” Barrientes continued. “I’ve been
grinding for fights like this my whole life. I’m not coming
to sneak by or win on points…I’m coming to break him down
and end the fight before the final bell rings. This is where
I show I’m built different. I respect Garcia, but my hands
will be raised after this fight.”
With his second 10-round fight ahead of him, Barrientes
views this moment as a turning point, one that could propel
him into serious contention in the super bantamweight
division. “A win here changes everything for me,” stated
Barrientes. “It shows I can compete at the top level of
competition, that I can handle real pressure, and that I
belong with the top fighters in this division. I’ve put in
too much work to stay where I’m at, I’m ready to take that
next step and make people start paying attention.”
Fighting in Las Vegas, on a global platform, adds another
layer of motivation for Barrientes as he looks to deliver a
memorable performance in front of his hometown supporters.
“There’s nothing like fighting at home,” Barrientes
concluded. “This is my city, these are my people, and I want
to give them something to be proud of. To do it on DAZN,
where the whole world is watching, makes it even bigger. I’m
coming to put on a show so everyone can remember my name.”
Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions, believes
Barrientes has all the tools to emerge as a serious force in
the division. “Angel Barrientes is a fighter we believe in
very strongly,” Piedra said. “He has the talent, the work
ethic, and the mindset to compete at a high level. This
fight is a major opportunity for him, and we expect him to
rise to the occasion. A strong performance here can position
him as a real contender in the super bantamweight division.”
With complete preparation and the spotlight set, Angel
Barrientes enters April 25 with momentum, hunger, and the
backing of his hometown, ready to turn a career milestone
into a statement victory.
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