Mario Barrios (29-2, 18 KOs) is ready to defend his title in opposition to 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 for the reason that introduction of pay-per-view,” stated Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Invaluable Promotions. “Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos for the WBC Welterweight Championship will likely be an motion packed struggle that may absolutely embody the Mexican type of boxing and convey followers to their ft. Viva Mexico!
“El Azteca” Barrios, rated at No. 3 by The Ring at welterweight, is a rising star on the planet of boxing, recognized for his fierce preventing type 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 a neighborhood 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 high contenders, together with a memorable bout in opposition to Gervonta “Tank” Davis in 2021. Barrios was additionally just 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,” stated Barrios. “The struggle on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson card is large, with tens of millions 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 struggle in entrance of my Texas individuals on the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium. I’m additionally excited to showcase my Indigenous roots on this international platform. Don’t miss this struggle—it’s going to be warfare, Puro San Antonio!”
Abel Ramos, a contender from Casa Grande, Arizona, is guided by his household’s boxing legacy, Ramos started his beginner profession at 13, incomes accolades akin to inserting third within the Nationwide Golden Gloves and and received bronze at US Nationals in 2010. Transitioning to the skilled ranks in 2011, he shortly constructed a fame for his energy and resilience, taking over opponents like Ivan Baranchyk and Regis Prograis. This will likely 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 in opposition to Bryant Perrella.
“I’m very excited to be preventing for the WBC title and I’m wanting ahead to a fantastic struggle in opposition to Mario Barrios,” stated Ramos. “He’s a warrior similar to me and I’m going to present the followers at Cowboys Stadium and people watching all over the world on Netflix an thrilling struggle 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, house of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.
A press launch by Most Invaluable Promotions was used on this article.
