Mario Barrios (29-2, 18 KOs) is ready to defend his title towards Abel Ramos (28-6-2, 22 KOs) as a part of the undercard of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano occasion on Friday, November 15, 2024.
“On Mexican Independence Day I’m thrilled to announce the addition of Mario “El Azteca” Barrios to what I imagine would be the most globally consumed boxing occasion because the introduction of pay-per-view,” mentioned Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Beneficial Promotions. “Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos for the WBC Welterweight Championship shall be an motion packed battle that can totally embody the Mexican fashion of boxing and produce followers to their toes. Viva Mexico!
“El Azteca” Barrios, rated at No. 3 by The Ring at welterweight, is a rising star on the earth of boxing, identified for his fierce combating fashion and deep connection to his Mexican heritage. Rising up in San Antonio, Texas, Mario was launched to the game at age six by his mom, Isabel Soto, who took him and his sister Selina to an area gymnasium. Impressed by his cultural roots, Barrios embraced the moniker “El Azteca,” a tribute to the wealthy historical past and warrior spirit of the Aztec civilization.
He captured his first world title in 2019, defeating Batyr Akhmedov. Barrios later moved as much as welterweight, the place he confronted prime contenders, together with a memorable bout towards Gervonta “Tank” Davis in 2021. Barrios was additionally lately rumored to be a possible opponent for Manny Pacquiao. He now returns to the ring after securing a dominant victory over Fabian Andres Maidana in his final outing because the co-main occasion of Canelo vs. Munguia.
“I’m thrilled to be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime occasion,” mentioned Barrios. “The battle on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson card is large, with hundreds of thousands watching reside on Netflix. Abel Ramos is a tricky Mexican fighter, similar to me, so I do know it’ll be a hell of a battle in entrance of my Texas individuals on the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium. I’m additionally excited to showcase my Indigenous roots on this world platform. Don’t miss this battle—it’s going to be struggle, Puro San Antonio!”
Abel Ramos, a contender from Casa Grande, Arizona, is guided by his household’s boxing legacy, Ramos started his newbie profession at 13, incomes accolades comparable to inserting third within the Nationwide Golden Gloves and and gained bronze at US Nationals in 2010. Transitioning to the skilled ranks in 2011, he rapidly constructed a fame for his energy and resilience, taking over opponents like Ivan Baranchyk and Regis Prograis. This shall be Ramos’ second world title alternative after a SD loss to Yordenis Ugas in 2020. Ramos’s most dramatic victory got here in 2020 with a last-second knockout towards Bryant Perrella.
“I’m very excited to be combating for the WBC title and I’m trying ahead to a fantastic battle towards Mario Barrios,” mentioned Ramos. “He’s a warrior similar to me and I’m going to present the followers at Cowboys Stadium and people watching world wide on Netflix an thrilling battle on Friday, November fifteenth.”
Barrios vs Ramos joins Netflix and MVP’s Paul vs. Tyson mega-event, which may also function because the co-main occasion, probably the most anticipated rematch in ladies’s boxing historical past between Matchroom’s undisputed tremendous light-weight world champion Katie Taylor (23-1, 6 KOs), and boxing trailblazer and unified featherweight champion, Amanda “The Actual Deal” Serrano (47-2-1, 31 KOs).
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will stream reside globally, solely on Netflix from the 80,000-seat capability AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, residence of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.
A press launch by Most Beneficial Promotions was used on this article.
