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Angel Barrientes Dominates Luis Espinoza
With Shutout Victory In Las Vegas
Rising super bantamweight, WBA #9 ranked contender Angel
“AK-47” Barrientes (15-1, 9 KOs), delivered a commanding
performance on Saturday, April 25, 2026, earning a unanimous
decision victory over Luis Espinoza (10-2, 4 KOs) at
Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The scheduled eight-round bout,
co-promoted by Matchroom Boxing and Boxlab Promotions, was
broadcast live on DAZN, providing Barrientes with a national
platform, one he seized with authority.
From the opening bell, Barrientes showcased sharp timing,
superior footwork, and consistent pressure, controlling
every aspect of the fight en route to a clean sweep on all
three judges’ scorecards, each reading 80-72.
Following his dominant showing on DAZN, Barrientes expressed
confidence in both his performance and his growing presence
in the sport. “I knew this was a big opportunity for me,
fighting live on DAZN, and I wanted to make the most of it,”
Barrientes said. “I stayed disciplined, stuck to the game
plan, and showed that I can control a fight from start to
finish. I’m ready for bigger stages and bigger challenges,
I’m ready for anyone in the division.”
With momentum building, the 23-year-old Las Vegas native
made it clear that his ambitions extend far beyond a single
victory. “I’m here to take over the division,” Barrientes
said. “There’s a lot of talent at super bantamweight, but I
believe in my skills, my work ethic, and my mindset, is what
separates me. I’m building toward something bigger, and
every fight is a step closer to becoming one of the best in
the world.”
Barrientes views this victory as a pivotal moment that
further establishes his credibility as a rising contender.
“This win means a lot for my career,” Barrientes continued.
“I wanted to go out there and dominate every round. I’m
improving, I’m learning, and I’m ready to step up. I want
tougher opponents, I want the very best, because that’s how
I’ll earn my title shot, I’m close.”
With confidence high following his performance, Barrientes
is already looking ahead to his next appearance. “I want to
get back in the ring as soon as possible,” Barrientes
concluded. “I’m staying ready, staying sharp, and I want to
keep building momentum. The more I fight, the better I get,
and I’m hungry to keep marching toward a world title.”
Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions, believes
Barrientes has the tools to become a major force in the
division. “Angel Barrientes showed why he is one of the most
promising young fighters in the division,” Piedra said.
“What stands out is not just his talent, but his composure,
his discipline, and his ability to execute a game plan at a
high level. Performances like this demonstrate that he has
the skill set to compete with, and beat, anyone in the super
bantamweight division. We’ll be looking to put him in with
someone in the top ten, he’s ready.”
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