For Mario Barrios, fighting in front of a home crowd is still a special feeling. It’s what he likes.
Barrios, 29, from San Antonio, is billed to defend his WBC welterweight title against 33-year-old Abel Ramos from Phoenix, Ariz., at AT&T Stadium in Ah. Arlington, Texas on November 15. The bout was part of the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul undercard.
Barrios, 29-2 (18 KO), was optimistic about his chances ahead of the bout.
“I am a proud San Antonio native and every time I fight here I feel extra support and energy from the crowd,” Barrios said during a media workout in Las Vegas. on Wednesday, “Texas has some of the best boxing fans in the world and it is an honor to defend my title in front of them.”
Barrios bounced back from two consecutive losses to Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Keith Thurman to record a three-fight winning streak that earned him the Welterweight crown. Barrios was later promoted to full WBC champion following Terence’s decision. Crawford in the Israel Challenge Madrimov with 154 points
The San Antonio native’s first title defense comes against the 28-6-2 (22 KO) Ramos, who has won twice in his last five outings. According to Barrios He is ready to deal with any threat. That Ramos brings to the fight
“Defending my world title is an honor. And I know that Abel Ramos is a tough opponent who is always fighting. He is experienced and dangerous. So I expect a tough fight. But I’m ready to show why I do. I’m the champion, so why is this belt with me?
“Training camp was intense but great. We worked really hard in Las Vegas. Focusing on every detail to make sure I was ready for whatever Ramos brought. I feel stronger, sharper and more motivated. who have shown excellent results.”
Ramos loses to Yordenis Hugas in September 2020 but was able to retire Omar Figueroa Jr. in the sixth round eight months later. In the next two fights He would go on to lose to Luke Santamaria and Cody Crowley last April. Ramos was able to stop Juan Ramon Guzmán in the 5th round. The victory over Guzmán was enough to earn Ramos the Barrios championship. But the champion says he’s not ready to lose the belt yet.
“Fans can expect me to leave everything in the ring,” Barrios said. “I practiced to make a statement. And I will give everything I have to keep this belt. Whether you watch live at AT&T Stadium or streaming on Netflix, you will see exciting battles and champions determined to come out on top.”
