BROOKLYN, NY (Tháng ba 5, 2017) – Last night at the Barclays Center in New York, San Antonio bản địa, Mario Barrios (18-0, 10 Kos), remained undefeated with a stellar performance, defeated his opponent Yardley Suarez (20-7, 11 Kos) by sixth round TKO.

With newly acquired trainer, Virgil Hunter, trong góc của mình, Barrios was able to execute his game plan to perfection from the opening bell. After landing plenty of head shots early, Barrios went to the body and ended the fight with a barrage of punches, forcing the referee to stop the bout in the sixth round. Với chiến thắng, Barrios is now 2-0 at super-lightweight.

“I felt really strong going into this fight and it showed tối nay as I was able to get the stoppage,” Said Mario Barrios. “I was having success early in the fight, landing a lot of solid head-shots. Then I started going to the body and got him out of there.”

Khu dân cư, who recently moved up from super-featherweight to super-lightweight, feels comfortable fighting at 140-pounds.

“I plan to stay at this weight and make a run toward a world title in this division” Barrios tiếp tục. “I feel with a few more fights at super-lightweight, I’ll be able ready to fight for a world title. The road to the top is not going to be easy, but I’m certain I’ll be ready to fight any of the champions once I climb up the rankings.”