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Olympic Gold Medalist Felix Diaz & Former World Champion Miguel Vazquez Meet in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes from The Dancehall in San Antonio On Saturday, Tej zaum 28

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San Antonio (Tej zaum 5, 2016) – Olympic kub medalist Felix Diaz (17-1, 8 Kos) thiab yav tas los lub ntiaj teb champion Miguel “Titere” Vazquez (35-5, 13 Kos) will meet in a 10-round battle of super lightweight contenders that headlines Premier Boxing Champions(PBC) rau FS1 and FOX Deportes from the Dancehall in San Antonio on Saturday, Tej zaum 28 nrog televised kev pab them nqi pib thaum 10 p.m. THIAB/7 p.m. PT. This marks the first Saturday primetime PBC card on FS1 and FOX Deportes and anchors an action-packed memorial day weekend.
“This is a great opportunity for me and I’m looking forward to the challenge,” Hais Diaz. “Miguel Vazquez is a great former champion and I’ll have to be at my best. I’m very thankful to be the main event again and I’m thrilled to fight in San Antonio for the first time.”
“I’m very excited for this opportunity to face a skilled Olympic Gold medalist like Felix Diaz,” said Vazquez. “Nws yog ib tug zoo fighter, but he’s never faced someone as experienced and talented as I am. I look forward to a great victory in front of the great fight fans of San Antonio as I march towards becoming a world champion again.”
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Ib tug ob-lub sij hawm Olympian sawv cev rau cov koom pheej Dominican, Diaz Jr. yeej ib tug kub puav pheej nyob rau ntawm nws ob Olympic ua si nyob rau hauv 2008 nyob rau hauv Beijing. Tam sim no sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm lub Bronx, the 32-year-old increased the level of his competition with victories over Emmanuel Lartey, Adrian Granados and Gabriel Bracero before giving former champion Lamont Peterson all he could handle in losing a majority decision last October. Now he moves back to 140-pounds looking to make noise and grab a world title.
The 29-year-old Vazquez had a successful reign as 135-pound champion and defended his title eight times during his championship run. Tom qab ntaus Ji-Hoon Kim rau nws title, nws yuav mus rau tiv thaiv nws tiv thaiv cov yam koj nyiam uas Denis Shafikov, Mercito Gesta, Leonardo Zappavigna thiab Ammeth Diaz. Sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Vazquez’s most recent victory came against Jerry Belmontes and he is looking to rebound from a decision loss to Algenis Mendez in October.
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MARIO BARRIOS DOMINATES IN 2016 Debut

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Brooklyn, NY (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 16, 2016) – IBF #15 super-featherweight ranked contender,Mario Barrios, remained undefeated with a dominating unanimous decision victory over Edgar Gabejan (26-33-6, 9 Kos) a veteran of over 500 ronds, improving his record to (15-0, 8 Kos).
Neighborhoods, who hails from San Antonio, TX, came out guns blazing, dropping Gabejan in round one. Towering over his opponent, Neighborhoods, who stands over six feet tall, used his height and reach to perfection as he landed precise punches throughout the remainder of the fight. Gabejan made it to the final bell but was severely beaten up. Scorecards read 80-71 thoob plaws lub Rooj Tswjhwm Saib, tag nrho cov nyob rau hauv dej siab ntawm cov Barrios.
This marks the first fight for Barrios in 2016. Nrog lub yeej, Barrios hope to get back in the ring as soon as possible. A world title fight by the end of the year is what Barrios has is mind set on.
“I’m happy with my performance hmo no,” Hais Mario Barrios. “My opponent showed a lot of heart making it to the final bell. Going the full eight rounds was great experience for me. I feel I’m improving with each fight and I’m hoping by the end of the year I’ll be ready to challenge any of the champions in my division.”
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MARIO BARRIOS TO FACE 500 ROUND VETERAN IN EDGAR GABEJAN

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San Antonio, TX (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 13, 2016) – Unbeaten super lightweight contender, Mario Barrios (14-0, 8 KO), has an opponent named for his upcoming bout scheduled for this Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 16 los ntawm Barclays Center nyob rau hauv Brooklyn. Barrios will face Edgar Gabejan (27-32-6, 9 Kos), his most experienced foe to date, a veteran with over 500 battle tested rounds. The non-televised 8-round bout will take place on the undercard of a Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) rau NBC tripleheader headlined by undefeated rising star Errol “Qhov tseeb” Spence Jr. kev noj nyob yav tas los lub ntiaj teb champion Chris Algieri. Televised kev pab them nqi pib thaum 8:30 p.m. THIAB/5:30 p.m. PT.
Standing over six feet tall, the towering Barrios will look to carry the momentum from a fabulous 2015, where he went 7-0 nrog 5 knockouts. Fighting in New York for the first time in his professional career, Barrios wants to send a messages to the 130-pound division with a dominating performance.
“I’m eager to get back in the ring and start the year off with a bang,” Hais Mario Barrios, the rising star who hails from San Antonio, TX. “I’ve been in the gym since my last fight in mid-December and I’m ready to make statement in this fight. I want let everyone in the super-featherweight division know I’m gunning for them, especially the all the champions. Kuv 2016 march toward a world title starts this Saturday. I can’t wait to let my hands go and give the east coast fans a great night of action.”

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MARIO BARRIOS TO MAKE 2016 DEBUT MARCH 15 PBC ON FOX

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San Antonio, TX (Lub peb hlis ntuj 7, 2016) – Undefeated super-featherweight nov ntawm nqaij tawv, Mario Barrios (14-0, 8 Kos), ua rau nws 2016 debut on March 15, nyob rau ntawm lub Robinson Rancheria Resort & Twv txiaj yuam pov in Nice, XWS LI. Neighborhoods, a San Antonio TX, native is scheduled to fight in a 10-round bout against an opponent TBA. Neighborhoods’ bout will be part of the televised portion of Premier Boxing Champions Toe-to-Toe Tuesdays PBC rau FS1. Tune in at 9PM ET Eastern Time / 6PM PT Pacific Time.
After a momentous 2015 where he went (7-0, 5 Kos), Mario Barrios is looking to continue his march toward a world title. Sawv 6'1, Barrios wants to fight for a championship before he out grows the super-featherweight division.
“Right now the goal is to win a world title at 130 phaus,” Hais Mario Barrios. “I’m still young enough that making weight is not a problem at the moment. I believe with a few more fights, I’ll be ready to challenge any of the champions at super-featherweight. First and foremost I must focus on March 15th and bring home a victory.”
This fight marks the third bout in a row where Barrios will be fighting in front of a nationally televised audience. Mario is grateful for the opportunity to be fighting on FOX Sports once again.
“I love fighting on Toe-to-Toe Tuesdays on FOX Sports,” Barrios txuas ntxiv. “I’m very thankful that FOX is brining me back. I’m always looking to impress those that are watching with an electrifying performance. If I get my opponent hurt at any time during the fight, you know I’m going for the knockout.”
Daim pib luv nqi $20 (rov qab), $30 (mid), $50 (ringside) can be purchased at the Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino box office or by calling 1-800-809-3636. Qhov rooj qhib rau ntawm 5:00 PM. Thawj sib ntaus pib nyob 5:15 PM.
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MARIO BARRIOS JOINS THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT BY DONATING GIFTS TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB IN SAN ANTONIO

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San Antonio, TX (Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 24, 2015) – Yesterday hot undefeated super-featherweight prospect, Mario Barrios (14-0, 8 Kos), joined the Christmas spirit by donating gifts to the local boys and girls club in San Antonio. Neighborhoods, along with cornerman Rick Nunez, delivered shoes and toys to the kids, brining smiles to everyone involved.
“It was great to see the smiles on all the kids when Rick and I dropped off the gifts,” Hais Mario Barrios. “I know there are a lot of kids out there that don’t get to receive many gifts during Christmas so it was nice to provide something extra for these children. It was fun and everyone was happy.”
“Mario Barrios has a big heart and he’s a great role model to everyone out here in San Antonio.” said Rick Nunez. “When he asked me to join him I didn’t hesitate. Together we were able to put a lot of smiles on those kids. It was very rewarding and Mario and I are very happy to be part of something special during Christmas.”
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Undefeated Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez Punctuates 2015 with 2nd round knockout over former world champion Erik Aiken

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San Antonio, Texas (Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 16, 2015) – No yav dhau los Saturday night in his hometown of San Antonio, undefeated Super Bantamweight contender Adas Lopez(14-0, 7 KO lub) scored a 2nd round stoppage over former world champion Erik Aiken in a bout that took place at the AT & T Center.

 

Lopez is promoted by GH3 Promotions.

Lopez dominated the action as he took the fight to the former champion, finally stopping Aiken at 2:09 ntawm round ob.
“I was very excited and we executed the game-plan,”Hais Lopez, who celebrated his 25th birthday on fight night.
“I am happy to have that win in San Antonio. It’s my hometown and it’s a great place to be. I wish I was on later in the card, but I am happy to get the stoppage win.”
Aiken, who was a Featherweight world champ is the biggest name on the Lopez’ resume to date.
“He is a former world champion and even though he hasn’t fought at the world championship level in a while, a win is a win.”
Lopez will kick off what he believes will be a huge 2016 with a nationally televised bout in February.
“I am headlining ShoBox on February 12th. It will be my first headliner. Tom qab ntawd, I hope that I could be in a line for a world title opportunity. I am ranked number-seven by the WBA but if that isn’t next after the ShoBox fight, we will wait for our opportunity.”
When asked if he indulged in any birthday / knockout win celebrations, Lopez was busy with his family and fans.
“I really didn’t even eat. let alone eat any cake. I was busy thanking my family and fans. I got the best present anyway and that is to be able to do what I love to do on my birthday and that is fight and win!”
GH3 Promotions nta undefeated Middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super Middleweight lub Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, undefeated Super Bantamweight Adas Lopez li zoo raws li Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middleweight zus John Thompson, Jr., undefeated Welterweight lub Hector Frometa, Jerrell Harris & Keenan Smith, Lub teeb Heavyweight Lavarn Harvell, Jr. Hnav O'Shanique Foster & Super Middleweight Andrew Hernandez rau lub GH3 Promotions ruaj khov.
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MARIO BARRIOS RAU RAUG Manuel kas NO HNUB SATURDAY RAU PBC RAU NBCSN

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San Antonio, TX (Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 7, 2015) – Unbeaten super-featherweight nce hnub qub,Mario Barrios (13-0, 7 Kos), muaj ib tug nrog sib ntaus lub npe tis rau nws tom ntej bout tej uas luag hais qhov chaw no hnub vas xaum, Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 5th nyob rau ntawm lub AT&T Center nyob rau hauv nws hometown ntawm San Antonio, Texas. Barrios will face Manuel kas (18-4, 11 Kos) nyob rau hauv ib tug teem tseg 8-round bout uas yuav yog ib feem ntawm lub TV feem ntawm PBC rau NBCSN.
Qhov no yuav kos tus cim rau xya sib ntaus ntawm 2015 rau Barrios uas ua nws tawm hauv TV debut rau Kaum ib hlis 10th, a bout that was shown on PBC on FOX. In that fight Barrios defeated his toughest opponent to date in Enrique Tinoco (15-2-2, 11 Kos), winning los ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab.
Barrios nyuam qhuav qhwv kev kawm nyob rau hauv Houston camp, TX, qhov uas nws tau ua hauj lwm tawm nrog koj txog haujlwm Texan thiab undefeated featherweight contender Miguel Flores (18-0 9 Kos). Barrios wants to continue bringing excitement to the 130 phaus faib nrog rau lwm tus spectacular kev kawm.
“Kuv zoo siab heev yuav tsum tau sib ntaus sib tua rov qab nyob rau hauv TV,” hais tias Mario Barrios uas hails los ntawm San Antonio. “Kuv muaj ib tug yawm kev kawm camp tawm nyob rau hauv Houston qhov twg kuv tau txais ib co zoo kawg sparring nrog Miguel Flores thiab ib tug ob peb lwm yam zoo fighters. Kuv xav tias kuv tab tom loj hlob raws li ib tug fighter thiab kuv yuav tsis tos mus sib tov nws li no hnub vas xaum. Muaj ntau ntawm kuv tsev neeg thiab cov phooj ywg yuav tau nyob rau hauv ntawv ces koj zoo ntseeg tias kuv yuav los mus yeej thiab yeej impressively.”
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Undefeated Super Bantamweight Adas Lopez tau noj nyob rau yav tas los lub ntiaj teb champion Erik Aiken rau hlis ntuj nqeg 12th nyob rau hauv San Antonio, Texas

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San Antonio, Texas (Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 2, 2015) – Undefeated Super Bantamweight Adas Lopez (13-0, 6 KO lub) rov qab los rau lub nplhaib rau Saturday, Hlis ntuj nqeg 12 nyob rau ntawm lub AT&T Center nyob rau hauv nws cov haiv neeg San Antonio thaum nws yuav siv sij hawm rau yav tas los lub ntiaj teb champion Erik Aiken nyob rau hauv ib tug bout teem rau 6-rounds.
Lopez, uas yog ranked tooj-yim los ntawm lub WBA rau lub zog ntawm nws yeej tshaj undefeated fighters Pablo Cruz thiab Eliecer Aquino rau ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam.
“Txhua yam yog zoo thiab kuv tau raug npaj,”Hais Lopez. “Nws yog zoo nkauj heev yuav tsum tau sib ntaus sib tua nyob rau hauv San Antonio thiab kuj yuav sib ntaus sib tua rau kuv lub hnub yug. It could not be any better as the arena is about a mile from my home and its the perfect ending to my year”
Lopez yuav tig 25 nyob rau hnub ntawm qhov kev sib ntaus thiab nws xav kom nws txuas ntxiv mus rau lub zog ntawm ib tug muaj zog 2015.
“Qhov no lawm cov zoo tshaj plaws xyoo raws li ib tug pro. I got the two big wins on ShoBox thiab tau khaws regional lub npe uas yuav tsum tau kuv ranked nyob rau hauv lub koom haum. I wish it would have happened sooner, tab sis zoo dua lig tshaj tsis!”
Nyob rau hauv Aiken, nws yog noj rau ib tug qub tub rog uas tau tawm ntawm lub nplhaib, tab sis nws yog ib tug qub ntiaj teb no Featherweight zus, uas muaj yeej xwb tshaj Tim Austin thiab nws lub npe yeej rau siab tshaj Valdemir Pereira.
“Kuv tsis paub ntau npaum li cas txog Aiken, tab sis kuv yuav tsis underestimate twg, tshwj xeeb tshaj yog yog hais tias lawv tau ib lub ntiaj teb tau zus ib.”
“Kuv xav mus saib impressive rau Hlis ntuj nqeg 12 thiab muaj ib tug zoo 2016. I am hoping for bigger opportunities. I am looking to headline a ShoBox card nyob rau hauv Lub ob hlis ntuj. By the end of 2016, Kuv pom kuv tus kheej raws li ib tug sab saum toj contender, yog hais tias tsis muaj ib tug tau zus ib lub ntiaj teb no, tiam sis kuv tab tom nrhiav rau kaw tawm lub xyoo los nrhiav impressive nyob rau hauv pem hauv ntej ntawm tag nrho cov kuv tsev neeg thiab cov phooj ywg nyob rau hauv San Antonio thiab muaj ib tug zoo kev ua koob tsheej rau kuv lub hnub yug.”
Hais Lopez'promoter Vito Mielnicki ntawm GH3 Promotions, “Qhov no muaj tau ib tug zoo xyoo rau Adas. He had two breakthrough performances in different ways. He scored the big knockout over Cruz and then he showed a lot of heart and different aspects of his game in the win over Aquino. Aiken is a good name, uas yog ib tug qub lub ntiaj teb champion thiab thaum nws tau txais los ntawm qhov no sib ntaus, kuv cia siab tias nws yuav tsum tau nyob rau cusp ntawm ib lub ntiaj teb title los ntawm lub sij hawm no xyoo tom ntej.”
GH3 Promotions nta undefeated Middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super Middleweight lub Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, undefeated Super Bantamweight Adas Lopez li zoo raws li Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middleweight zus John Thompson, Jr., undefeated Welterweight lub Hector Frometa, Jerrell Harris & Keenan Smith, Lub teeb Heavyweight Lavarn Harvell, Jr. Hnav O'Shanique Foster & Super Middleweight Andrew Hernandez rau lub GH3 Promotions ruaj khov.
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MARIO BARRIOS RAU RAUG Eduardo Rivera NO HNUB SATURDAY HAUV Alabama

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San Antonio, TX (Cuaj hlis 23, 2015) – Unbeaten super-featherweight phenom, Mario Barrios (11-0, 6 Kos), muaj ib tug nrog sib ntaus rau nws tom ntej kev sib ntaus noj qhov chaw no hnub vas xaum nyob rau Legacy Arena nyob rau hauv Birmingham, Alabama. Barrios will face Mexico’s Eduardo Rivera (9-2-2, 3 Kos) nyob rau hauv ib tug 8-roiund bout.
“Kuv zoo siab lawv pom muaj ib qho tus nrog sib ntaus rau kuv,” hais tias San Antonio Texas haiv neeg Mario Barrios. “Qhov no yuav yog kuv thawj lub sij hawm sib ntaus sib tua nyob rau hauv Alabama, so I’m excited to put on a great performance for the fans the will be in attendance. Like every Mexican fighter, I know Rivera is coming to fight. I’m expecting rough fight and I’m prepared to go the distance if I have to.”
PBC rau NBC yog headlined los ntawm heavyweight lub ntiaj teb champion Deontay “Lub Bronze Bomber” Wilder (34-0, 33 Kos) vs. Johann “Nabqa” Duhaupas (32-2, 20 Kos) nrog televised kev pab them nqi pib thaum 8:30 p.m. THIAB/5:30 p.m. PT. Lub tawm yuav hloov mus rau NBCSN ntawm 11 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. PT.
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Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez remains undefeated and looks to next big fight

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San Antonio, TX (Lub rau hli ntuj 4, 2015)–This past May 22, Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez won a 6-round unanimous decision over Miguel Tamayo to raise his record to 12-0.
The San Antonio native pitched a shutout on all three judges scorecards by 60-54 tallies.
Lopez was especially enthusiastic about the victory as it took place not far from where he grew up in Southern California.
“I am originally from California and I had lots of family and friends at the fight. It was a tough fight with a veteran of 30 fights. I boxed and took my time to win every round,”Hais Lopez.
The win did not come without a cost as Lopez hurt his hand but managed to come through with the victory.
“I hurt my hand and did my best with an experienced opponent. My hand is in a cast and I am taking a few weeks off. I am supposed to be back on Lub Xya hli ntuj 17 on ShoBox. I am just seeing what my team has planned for me. I am happy that my promoter Vito Mielnicki of GH3 Promotions has me on another ShoBox card.”
“I am excited to be with GH3 Promotions. Vito has done a great job keeping me busy. I have had three fights since March and stay tuned for Lub Xya hli ntuj 17.”
GH3 Promotions nta undefeated Middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super Middleweight lub Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, undefeated Super Bantamweight Adas Lopez raws li Jr. Middleweight John Thompson, Jr., undefeated Welterweight Jerrell Harris,undefeated Super Bantamweight Qa'id Muhammad, khaub-ncaws nyias Oscar Bonilla, Heavyweight Natu Visinia thiab teeb Heavyweight Lavarn Harvell mus rau lub GH3 Promotions ruaj khov.