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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, Ka 28

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San Antonio (Ka 5, 2016)Olympic Gold Medalist Felix Diaz (17-1, 8 Kos) na mbụ n'ụwa onye mmeri Miguel “Titere” Vazquez (35-5, 13 Kos) will meet in a 10-round battle of super lightweight contenders that headlines Premier Boxing agbachitere(PBC) na FS1 and FOX Deportes from the Dancehall in San Antonio on Saturday, Ka 28 na televised mkpuchi malite na 10 p.m. NA/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,” Kwurula 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. “Ọ bụ ezigbo 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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A abụọ oge Olympia na-anọchi anya Dominican Republic, Diaz Obere. ndibọhọ a nrite ọlaedo ya nke abụọ na Olympic egwuregwu na 2008 na Beijing. Ugbu a na-alụ ọgụ nke 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. Mgbe eti JI-Hoon Kim maka ya na aha, ọ ga-aga na iji chebe ya megide amasị nke Denis Shafikov, Mercito Gesta, Leonardo Zappavigna na Ammeth Diaz. Alụ ọgụ nke 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 (April 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).
Ekwusa, who hails from San Antonio, TX, came out guns blazing, dropping Gabejan in round one. Towering over his opponent, Ekwusa, 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 gafee osisi, niile na ihu ọma nke Barrios.
This marks the first fight for Barrios in 2016. Na-erite uru, 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 n'abalị a,” Kwurula 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.

MARIO BARRIOS TO FACE 500 ROUND VETERAN IN EDGAR GABEJAN

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San Antonio, TX (April 13, 2016)Unbeaten super lightweight contender, Mario Barrios (14-0, 8 Ko), has an opponent named for his upcoming bout scheduled for this Saturday, April 16 si Barclays Center ke 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 agbachitere (PBC) na NBC tripleheader headlined by undefeated rising star Errol “Eziokwu” Spence Obere. na-ewere on mbụ n'ụwa onye mmeri Chris Algieri. Televised mkpuchi na-amalite mgbe 8:30 p.m. NA/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 na 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,” Kwurula 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. My 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 (March 7, 2016) – Undefeated ibu-featherweight sensashion, Mario Barrios (14-0, 8 Kos), na-eme ka ya 2016 debut on March 15, na Robinson Rancheria Resort & Cha cha in Nice, DỊ KA. Ekwusa, a San Antonio TX, native is scheduled to fight in a 10-round bout against an opponent TBA. Ekwusa’ bout will be part of the televised portion of Premier Boxing Champions Toe-to-Toe Tuesdays PBC na FS1. Tune in at 9Obi ET Eastern Time / 6Obi 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. Dịwara 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 pound,” Kwurula 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 nọgidere. “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.
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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 (December 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. Ekwusa, 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,” Kwurula 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.

Undefeated Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez Punctuates 2015 with 2nd round knockout over former world champion Erik Aiken

San Antonio, Texas (December 16, 2015) – Nke a gara aga Saturday night in his hometown of San Antonio, undefeated Super Bantamweight contender Adam Lopez(14-0, 7 Ko si) 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 nke gburugburu abụọ.
I was very excited and we executed the game-plan,”Kwurula 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 Lopezresume 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. Mgbe nke ahụ mechara, 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 n'ọkwá atụmatụ undefeated Middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super Middleweight si Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, undefeated Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez nakwa dị ka Boxcino 2015 Obere. Middleweight mmeri John Thompson, Jr., undefeated welterweight si Hector Frometa, Jerrell Harris & Keenan Smith, Ìhè Heavyweight Lavarn Harvell, Obere. Kedu otu m ga O'Shanique Ezi & Super Middleweight Andrew Hernandez ka GH3 n'ọkwá ike.

Mario Barrios Chịkwaa Manuel VIDES a Saturday NA PBC NA NBCSN

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San Antonio, TX (December 7, 2015) – Unbeaten ibu-featherweight kpakpando ututu,Mario Barrios (13-0, 7 Kos), nwere ihe iro aha ya bụ n'ihi ya abịa tuanu inweta ebe a Saturday, December 5nke na AT&T Center n'obodo ya nke San Antonio, Texas. Barrios will face Manuel Vides (18-4, 11 Kos) na a ndokwa 8-gburugburu tuanu ahụ ga-abụ akụkụ nke televised òkè nke PBC on NBCSN.
Nke a ga-akara nke asaa ọgụ nke 2015 maka Barrios onye mere ya televised mpụta mbụ na November 10nke, 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), emeri site etebe.
Barrios na nso nso ọbọp ọzụzụ mara ụlọikwuu na Houston, TX, ebe ọ na-arụ ọrụ na ibe Texan na undefeated featherweight contender Miguel Flores (18-0 9 Kos). Barrios wants to continue bringing excitement to the 130 paụnd nkewa na ibe ikpọ arụmọrụ.
“M obi ụtọ na--alụ ọgụ azụ na telivishọn,” kwuru Mario Barrios onye hails si San Antonio. “M nwere oké ọzụzụ mara ụlọikwuu na Houston ebe m nwetara ụfọdụ oké sparring na Miguel Flores na ole na ole ndị ọzọ ezi alụso. M na-eche na m na-eto eto dị ka a fighter na m nwere ike na-eche na mix ya elu a Saturday. Ọtụtụ n'ime ndị ezinụlọ m na ndị enyi na-bịaranụ otú ị mma kwere m na-abịa iji merie na-emeri na Baịbụl.”
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Undefeated Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez na-na mbụ n'ụwa onye mmeri Erik Aiken on December 12 na San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio, Texas (December 2, 2015) – Undefeated Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez (13-0, 6 Ko si) na-alaghachikwuru mgbanaka Saturday, December 12 na AT&T Center ya nwaafo San Antonio mgbe ọ na-ewe ke mbụ n'ụwa onye mmeri Erik Aiken na a tuanu ndokwa maka 6-agba.
Lopez, onye na-họọrọ ọnụ ọgụgụ na asatọ site WBA na ike nke ya Enwee Mmeri n'elu undefeated alụso Pablo Cruz na Eliecer Aquino on ShoBox: The New Ọgbọ.
“Ihe niile bụ ihe ọma na m na a na-njikere,”Kwurula Lopez. “Ọ bụ nnọọ mma ka-alụ ọgụ na San Antonio na kwa-alụ ọgụ na m ụbọchị ọmụmụ. 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 ga-atụgharị 25 n'ụbọchị agha na ọ chọrọ ịnọgide na-na ọkụ nke a ike 2015.
“A abụwo ihe kasị mma afọ dị ka a pro. I got the two big wins on ShoBox ma ekemende mpaghara utu aha na kwesịrị m họọrọ na òtù. I wish it would have happened sooner, ma mma mbubreyo karịa mgbe!”
Na Aiken, ọ na-ewere on a vetiran emi nke mgbanaka, ma ọ bụ onye bụbu ụwa Featherweight onye mmeri, onye nwere Enwee Mmeri n'elu Tim Austin na ya na aha emeri mgbalị n'elu Valdemir Pereira.
“Amaghị m ọtụtụ ihe banyere Aiken, ma m nwere ike ileda onye ọ bụla, karịsịa ma ọ bụrụ na ha anọwo na a n'ụwa onye mmeri.”
“M chọrọ anya nnukwu on December 12 na-enwe oké 2016. I am hoping for bigger opportunities. I am looking to headline a ShoBox na kaadị February. By the end of 2016, M na-ahụ onwe m dị ka a top contender, bụrụ na ọ bụghị a n'ụwa onye mmeri, ma mbụ Ana m achọ imechi si n'afọ site na-achọ nnukwu n'ihu niile ezinụlọ m na ndị enyi na San Antonio na nwere oké ememe maka m ụbọchị ọmụmụ.”
Kwuru Lopez'promoter VITO Mielnicki nke GH3 n'ọkwá, “Nke a kemgbe a oké afọ maka Adam. 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, onye bụ onye bụbu n'ụwa onye mmeri na mgbe ọ na-akawanye site na nke a ọgụ, m na-atụ anya ya na-na cusp nke a ụwa aha site n'oge a n'afọ ọzọ.”
GH3 n'ọkwá atụmatụ undefeated Middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super Middleweight si Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, undefeated Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez nakwa dị ka Boxcino 2015 Obere. Middleweight mmeri John Thompson, Jr., undefeated welterweight si Hector Frometa, Jerrell Harris & Keenan Smith, Ìhè Heavyweight Lavarn Harvell, Obere. Kedu otu m ga O'Shanique Ezi & Super Middleweight Andrew Hernandez ka GH3 n'ọkwá ike.

Mario Barrios Chịkwaa Eduardo Rivera a Saturday n'Alabama


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San Antonio, TX (September 23, 2015) – Unbeaten ibu-featherweight phenom, Mario Barrios (11-0, 6 Kos), nwere ihe iro ya na-abịa ọgụ na-ewere ọnọdụ a Saturday na Hapụrụ Arena na Birmingham, Alabama. Barrios will face Mexico’s Eduardo Rivera (9-2-2, 3 Kos) na 8-roiund tuanu.
“Obi dị m ụtọ na ha hụrụ ihe iro m,” kwuru San Antonio Texas ala Mario Barrios. “Nke a ga-mbụ m oge-alụ ọgụ 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 on NBC na-headlined site Heavyweight n'ụwa onye mmeri Deontay “The oze na otu bombu” Wilder (34-0, 33 Kos) vs. Johann “Reptaili” Duhaupas (32-2, 20 Kos) na televised mkpuchi malite na 8:30 p.m. NA/5:30 p.m. Pt. The na agbasa ozi n'ikuku ga ịgbanwee n'elu ka NBCSN na 11 p.m. NA/8 p.m. Pt.

Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez remains undefeated and looks to next big fight

 

San Antonio, TX (June 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 ịlụ ọgụ. I boxed and took my time to win every round,”Kwurula 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 July 17 na 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 July 17.”
GH3 n'ọkwá atụmatụ undefeated Middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super Middleweight si Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, undefeated Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez nakwa dị ka Obere. Middleweight John Thompson, Jr., undefeated Welterweight Jerrell Harris,undefeated Super Bantamweight Qa'id Muhammad, fechaa Oscar Bonilla, Heavyweight Natu Visinia na Ìhè Heavyweight Lavarn Harvell ka GH3 n'ọkwá ike.