His older sister, Selina Barrios, boxes as well, and is coincidentally coming off a vicious body-shot KO. “I never compare myself to anybody, especially with similar opponents, but just the way I was able to dominate Velasco, it really showed a lot of people my presence in this division, he said.”Īs if Barrios doesn’t already have all the motivation he needs against Ahkmedov (7-0, 6 KOs), “El Azteca” gets that extra push from a trusted source. While a performance against a common opponent could be telling - or prove nothing at all - Barrios did get a confidence boost after flattening Velasco. Female Boxer Selina Barrios with brother and others Teamed up to Help feed First Responders (MAY 20) SAN ANTONIO, TX Last week in first part of May, Premier Boxing Champions undefeated WBA. I was able to take him out in two rounds.” Published Wed Sep 06, 2017, 11:26 PM EDT + Add comment. “Velasco, he’s a guy that went eight, nine rounds with Regis and he gave Regis a difficult fight before Regis was able to stop him. The American Boxing Association (ABA) is excited to launch the American Boxer’s Retirement Initiative. “This last fight against Velasco, I thought that one really put a lot of people on notice,” Barrios offered. It was the highlight Barrios felt his career needed before he attempts to become world champ - not to mention, put the other titleholders at 140 pounds on high alert. Velasco had a delayed reaction before hitting the deck on his knees, his forehead pressed on the canvas, as he writhed in pain unable to rise. Plus, he’s coming off a nationally televised, riveting knockout via a crunching left-hook liver shot to Juan Jose Velasco in May. The San Antonio, Texas, native is young and seemingly entering his prime, undefeated at 24-0 with 16 KOs and closing in on his first world title. “I’m in the sport to fight the best,” he aid, “and give the most exciting fights.”Įverything’s coming together for Barrios. If everything goes well the way we’re planning on it for my fight -not looking past Akhmedov - but I would love an opportunity with either the winner of Regis and Taylor or even a fight with Ramirez.”Īnd if the winner of Prograis-Taylor gets to Ramirez for a shot at undisputed glory first, with Barrios waiting to meet that one name in the ring - all the better. I know Lisa Porter is in great shape and will bring everything shes got. “After the Taylor-Prograis fight, there’s only going to be two champions. while Porter tipped the scales at 134.5 lbs.
“I’m fighting for the WBA ‘regular’ world title and it’s going to get me that close to current champions, which to me is ultimately what I want,” Barrios told SN. A win over Ahkmedov this weekend, and Barrios will inject himself into the championship picture in a division that’s peaking. You can run, but you can’t hide.The timing of the fight is perfect for the 24-year-old Barrios, considering Jose Ramirez just became a unified world champion in late July and WBA “super” titleholder Regis Prograis and IBF champ Josh Taylor are set to unify on Oct. Katie Taylor, Mikaela Mayer and Amanda Serrano, I’m coming for you guys. I got the victory and I’m ready to fight any of the champions at Lightweight. I didn’t feel any power in her punches, so I kept coming forward. I hit her with a lot of power shots and she hung in there. “Juarez was a very tough opponent and I give her a lot of credit for going the distance. “I felt I controlled the fight from the opening bell,” said Selina Barrios. Scorecards read 100-89 and 99-91 twice all in favor of Barrios. Juarez showed a lot of heart making it to the final bell but came up short as Barrios remains undefeated. In the later rounds, Barrios continued to apply pressure, forcing Juarez to fight on the inside. A clash of head butts cut Barrios on the forehead during the middle rounds, but she was never bothered by them. Juarez recovered but never was able to stop Barrios from coming forward as she continued to land thumping power shots. Barrios hurt Juarez in round five, knocking her mouthpiece out with right hook, forcing the referee to stop the action momentarily. Although Juarez was doing her best to box from the outside using a one-two combo, her power wasn’t enough to keep Barrios off her as she kept coming forward, landing her signature overhand right.
In the early rounds, both fighters were very active, throwing a lot of punches, but Barrios was the one landing the cleaner shots. With the victory, Barrios retained her NABF lightweight title. Saturday night at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi, TX, San Antonio’s Selina “Aztec Queen” Barrios (5-0, 2 KOs) remained undefeated with a dominating 10-round unanimous decision victory over Patricia Juarez (4-1), sister of WBC Bantamweight champion, Mariana “Barbie” Juarez.
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