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Barrera destroys Arias

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:14:00 +0300

Mexican ring legend Marco Antonio Barrera (67-7, 43 KOs) moved a step closer to becoming the first Mexican fighter to win a world title in four weight divisions on Saturday night at the Coliseo Olimpico at the Universidad de Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Barrera scored a second round TKO over Jose Arias (15-2, 9 KOs) in a junior welterweight bout to set up a world title challenge in the lightweight division later this year

Barrera victorious

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 19:42:00 +0300

Fighting under the Top Rank banner for the first time, Mexican ring legend Marco Antonio Barrera (66-7, 43 KOs) dominated Adailton Dejesus (26-5, 21 KOs) over te rounds in a super lightweight clash. Scores were 100-90, 98-92, 99-91. �I never retired from boxing,� said Barrera afterward. �I took a year off after getting a bad cut in my scalp against Amir Kahn

Chavez Jr, Barrera Quotes/Pics

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:22:00 +0300

Undeafeated and #1 ranked Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and ring legend Marco Antonio Barrera worked out for the media today at the famous Jesse James Leija gym in San Antonio in advance of their big pay-per-view fights on Saturday night at the Alamodome. Here�s what that had to say

Barrera gets ready to return

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:02:00 +0300

Marco Antonio Barrera was known as �The Baby Face Assassin� when he started out at the Inglewood Forum in California. Fast forward 20 years later and Barrera is still a recognized name in boxing and will surely end up in the Boxing Hall of Fame on day, but not yet, he still wants one more thing out of boxing. �I want to win a fourth world title and its something that motivates me to train and to fight and to keep going,� said Barrera, a three-time world champion

Barrera vs De Jesus?

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:25:00 +0300

Sources indicate that Brazilian Fighter Adailton De Jesus (26-4 21 KOs) could be the opponent of former triple world champion Marco Antonio Barrera on the big June 26 PPV card at the Alamodome in San Antonio, headlined by Julio Cesar Chávez Jr against Ireland�s John Duddy. Barrera has already spent two weeks in preparation for his comeback fight prior to this week�s press tour

Erik Morales-Jose Alfaro, WBC Welterweight Title Fight

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:23:00 +0300

Integrated Sports Media, North America�s undisputed leader pay-per-view distribution of major boxing events, is teaming-up with KO Entertainment to bring American fans the ring return of Mexican great Erik �El Terrible� Morales, who headlines the March 27th �The Champion Returns� pay-per-view event live from Monterrey, Mexico

Marco Antonio Barrera Looking For Return Clearance

Thu, 14 May 2009 09:56:00 +0300

Former three division champion Marco Antonio Barrera appears to have put retirement aside. He is trying to get early clearance to begin training for his next ring return. Barrera suffered a very deep gash during his March bout with Amir Khan. The fight had to be stopped in the fifth round due to the heavy flow of blood that masked Barrera's face. He was told that at least eight months were needed for the recovery but he wants

Khan beats Barrera on cut!

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:55:00 +0300

In a WBO lightweight eliminator, 2004 Olympic silver medalist Amir Khan (20-1, 15 KOs) won a five round technical decision over legendary �Baby Faced Assassin� and former three-division world champion Marco Antonio Barrera (65-7, 42 KOs) on Saturday night at the M.E.N. Arena in Manchester, England. In round one, Barrera suffered a deep gash on the hairline from an unintentional headbutt that bled into his left eye from

Barrera vs. Khan - Both Fights Make Weight, Ready To Fight

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:31:00 +0300

Marco Antonio Barrera and Amir Khan took to the scales for the lightweight clash tomorrow in Manchester at the MEN Arena. Khan made the weight with no issues, coming in at 134.5-pounds. Barrera may have had some trouble. He had to strip naked to make the limit, hitting 135 on the nose after taking off every piece of clothing. After stepping off the scales, Barrera began to quickly drink water.

Barrera vs. Khan Could Become WBO Title Fight

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:55:00 +0300

The fight with Marco Antonio Barrera and Amir Khan, scheduled for March 14 at the MEN Arena in Manchester, could have the vacant WBO lightweight title at stake. Last Friday, Nate Campbell lost the title on the scales when he was unable to make weight for his mandatory IBF title defense with Ali Funeka. Barrera is ranked at number one by the WBO and Khan comes in at number nine.

Marco Antonio Barrera-Amir Khan To Still Go Forward

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:46:00 +0300

Despite suffering a bad cut in Saturday night's bout against Freudis Rojas in Jalisco, Mexico, former three-division champion Marco Antonio Barrera plans to move forward with his bout against Amir Khan on March 14 at the MEN Arena in Manchester. Rojas, a late replacement with a record of 1-7, struck Barrera with a missile-like head shot that opened up a cut above Barrera's left eye in the third round.

Barrera wins, suffers cut!

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:11:00 +0300

Ring legend Marco Antonio Barrera (65-6, 43 KOs) won by third round disqualification over emergency replacement Freudis Rojas (1-8-1) on Saturday night at the Auditorio Telmex de la UG in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico. Rojas was DQ�d for a headbutt which left Barrera with a bad gash over his left eye. The cut could jeopardize Barrera�s scheduled March 14 clash against Amir Khan in Manchester, England

Barrera to face Khan!

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:35:00 +0300

Lightweight contender Amir Khan (19-1, 15 KOs) will fight Mexican legend and former multi-weight world champion Marco Antonio Barrera (64-6, 43 KOs) on March 14 it was confirmed by promoter Frank Warren today. No venue has been confirmed for the mouth-watering showdown, although Warren did say that it would take place in the UK with a normal UK start time. Khan will benefit from having the input of Freddie Roach

Erik Morales, Barrera Mulling Ring Returns

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:56:00 +0300

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says Mexican legend Erik �El Terrible� Morales is upset with him because Arum refuses to promote another fight involving Morales. Arum told Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today, that Morales �is gotten a little sideways with me because he wants to fight again and I told him I�m not going to get involved.�

Pacquiao defeats Barrera!

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 12:11:00 +0300

Super featherweight superstar Manny Pacquiao (45-3-2, 35 KOs) took a one-sided twelve round unanimous decision over Marco Antonio Barrera (63-6, 42 KOs) on Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Pacquiao, who previously stopped Barrera four years ago, was again the aggressor and outworked Barrera, who tried to keep the fight tactical. Barrera chose to trade in the fifth, his best round, however

Moving up, moving out

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 14:03:00 +0300

Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera might�ve lost his fight tonight with Philippines superstar Manny Pacquiao, but, at the post-fight press conference, a packed crowd reacted to his decision to retire with a respectful and heartfelt applause. �This is my last fight,� he told the crowd. �Tonight, I say bye to this beautiful sport. I�ve fought with the best, and I�m happy with my decision.�

Pacquiao-Barrera final presser!

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:19:00 +0300

Earlier today at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions in association with Top Rank Promotions hosted the final press conference leading up to Saturday nights mouth watering rematch between Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao (44-3-2, 35 KOs) and "The Baby Faced Assassin" Marco Antonio Barrera (63-5, 42 KOs). This fight will reunite two of the sports biggest stars, who last fought in 2003

Pacquiao Concerned With Dirty Tactics, Referee

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:43:00 +0300

MANNY Pacquiao believes Marco Antonio Barrera might use dirty tactics. He is also wary of premature interruptions by the referee during the fight. �acquiao, who reached Las Vegas after more than four hours drive from Los Angeles yesterday, said he�ll be ready to prevent a clash of heads from Barrera when they tangle again on Oct. 6 at Mandalay Bay Resorts and Casino

MAB: Pacman ugly painful thorn!

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:21:00 +0300

"Manny Pacquiao has been an ugly painful thorn in my side for nearly four years," said a determined Marco Antonio Barrera from his secluded high altitude training camp in Mexico. "There hasn't been a day since our first fight that I haven't thought of Pacquiao and what I would do to him if we ever fought again. These past four years have been torture for me as Pacquiao has done everything he could to avoid me

The rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Marco Antonio Barrera

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:50:00 +0300

As two of the greatest 130 pound fighters took to the dais to announce their rematch in October, two of boxing's biggest personalities garnered the attention as well, putting aside differences and hoping to work together to promote the sport. Bob Arum and Oscar De La Hoya created a buzz by posing together for photographers before and after their press conference to announce the rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Marco Antonio Barrera

Barrera Vows To Avenge Pacquiao Loss

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:27:00 +0300

Barrera who was demolished in eleven rounds by Pacquiao in their first clash at the Alamadome in San Antonio, Texas in November 2003 claimed he was distracted because of forest fires that forced him to move his training camp in Los Angeles and medical tests he had to undergo following claims he had a metal plate inserted to protect his brain several years before

Roach: Barrera's still dangerous!

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 20:08:00 +0300

Manny Pacquiao cannot afford to take somebody like Marco Antonio Barrera lightly. This was the sentiment of Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach when informed that an Oct. 6 date has been set for Pacquiao and Barrera at the 12,000-seat Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. "A lot of people are saying that this is going to be an easy fight," Roach told The Manila Bulletin and FightNews on Friday during a break at

Barrera To Retire If No Pacquiao Rematch

Tue, 22 May 2007 16:44:00 +0300

In an overseas telephone conversation with Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today, Arum who has set aside an October 6 fight date for Pacquiao revealed that he had a number of fighters lined up without any problems , However, Arum revealed �there is a question about Barrera� who has indicated he wants a rematch with Pacquiao to erase the stigma of the eleventh round demolition he suffered in November 2003 in San Antonio, Texas

Manny Pacquiao To Make Ring Return on 10/6

Tue, 15 May 2007 14:52:00 +0300

Arum indicated that he had to find out if former super featherweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera �is still under contract or not� although Golden Boy Promotions insists he is. Arum made it clear he was �not going to deal with Barrera unless he shows us that there is no contract.� Arum indicated he was informed by Barrera that �he can do that (fight Pacquiao) but we�ll have to see.�

Marquez defeats Barrera for WBC 130-pound title

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 08:42:00 +0300

Marquez unanimously outpointed Barrera, taking Barrera's WBC 130-pound belt Saturday night. Two judges scored it 116-111 for Marquez and the third gave it to him 118-109. "I know in my heart I won tonight," Barrera said through a translator. Marquez immediately offered him another shot. "Barrera is a great champion," Marquez said through a translator. "He deserves a rematch."

Marquez-Barrera II, anyone?

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 12:53:00 +0300

In what might be a sequel on its way to another legendary trilogy, and after a dramatic and controversial war that�s already been earmarked as �Fight of the Year,� Marquez-Barrera II is already on the table. In the closing moments of the post-fight press conference, Golden Boy president Richard Schafer awarded the media, and those in attendance, with the news that HBO had penciled in Marquez-Barrera II for September 16�the week

Barrera-Marquez Final Presser!

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:06:00 +0300

The final press conference for Saturday's WBC Super Featherweight Championship bout between Marco Antonio Barrera (63-4, 42 KOs) and Juan Manuel Marquez (46-3-1, 45 KOs) took place Wednesday at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The challenger Marquez is stepping up in weight from the featherweight division where he is recognized as the WBO champion

Barrera, Marquez ready for war!

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:40:00 +0300

Mexican ring legend Marco Antonio Barrera says when he faces Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday in Las Vegas that fans can expect the all action Barrera from the past, not the ring technician version of Barrera who methodically dissected Rocky Juarez in his last fight. "I'm planning to go toe-to-toe in this fight," promises 'The Babyfaced Assassin.' I want to give the fans and everybody in attendance a great, great performance and a great fight

WBC approves Barrera-Marquez!

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:57:00 +0300

Due to the court battle raging between promoters over superfeather star Manny Pacquiao, the WBC has approved a voluntary defense of 130lb champion Marco Antonio Barrera against Juan Manuel Marquez on March 17 in Las Vegas. In addition, the WBC has approved Pacquiao to defend his WBC Intl belt against Injin Chi or another opponent in Macau, China. If Barrera gets by Marquez, he must face Pacquiao next. A free negotiation period will

King denies Pacquiao bid!

Sat, 23 Dec 2006 20:59:00 +0300

Promoter Don King denies media reports this week claiming he has been pursuing representation of Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao. "I have not called nor have I spoken with Manny Pacquiao, his trainer or anyone in his camp," King said. "I have no idea where these reports have emanated from, but I can assure everyone the media accounts are absolutely false in their entirety and have no merit whatsoever." Stories ran earlier this week, and have been

WBC ORDERS BARRERA-PACQUIAO II

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 11:59:00 +0300

The WBC has notified the camps of world junior lightweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera and WBC mandatory contender Manny Pacquiao to begin negotiations for a worltd title bout. If no agreement is reached, the WBC will conduct a purse bid on January 12, 2007 in Mexico City. Pacquiao defeated Barrera once before, but Barrera went on to claim two of the four major titles at 130-pounds. In the past, Barrera has opted to give

Barrera-Juarez II: Clinic or marathon race?

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 13:09:00 +0300

That was not only the sentiment of the Rocky Juarez camp, but a hefty portion of the 10,421 fight fans who showed up at the MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas hoping to see another war between Juarez and Barrera. The crowd booed consistently during the 12 round rematch that had Barrera retaining his WBC 130-pound belt by�depending on your point-of-view�by either outboxing and putting on a clinic, or running and holding

Barrera defeats Juarez again!

Sun, 17 Sep 2006 06:26:00 +0300

This time WBC super featherweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera (63-4, 42 KOs) made it decisive as he dominated Rocky Juarez (25-3, 18 KOs) over twelve rounds in a workmanlike performance on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The rematch of what was an exciting fight in May turned out to be a tactical fight from round one with both fighters working at a deliberate pace. Rocky had promised to be more

Barrios stripped!

Sat, 16 Sep 2006 18:56:00 +0300

Barrios update from today's weigh-in: While the fight between now-former WBO Jr. Lightweight Champion Jorge Barrios and undefeated Joan Guzman will go on, only the undefeated Dominican will have a chance to walk away with the belt. Because he could not make the 130-pound limit today, Barrios has now been stripped of his belt. The two camps have completed negotiations, with Barrios having to settle the matter of extra poundage for an undisclosed

Barrera-Juarez LA presser!

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:07:00 +0300

WBC super featherweight Marco Antonio Barrera stated today in Los Angeles that he took Saturday's rematch with Rocky Juarez at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas because because he doesn't like controversy. "I don't like it that he said the commission helped me because we fought in LA," stated Barrera. "He said that he won the fight and now it's different. Now the fight is in Las Vegas. There's no excuses, no nothing."

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: MARCO ANTONIO BARRERA

Wed, 24 May 2006 11:32:00 +0300

Boxingtalk continues to bring you the biggest names in boxing. Marco Antonio Barrera sat down with Boxingtalk this evening, and talked about his fight against the very dangerous Rocky Juarez. Barrera lets the boxing world know that he would very much like to give Rocky Juarez a rematch, and makes it clear that Rocky Juarez has earned the respect that he deserves. Barrera also comments on Manny Pacquiao, but at the same time, is looking forward

Cards added wrong, Barrera wins

Sun, 21 May 2006 09:59:00 +0300

A mistake in the addition of the scorecards resulted in Saturday's Marco Antonio Barrera-Rocky Juarez being announced to the Staples Center crowd and HBO television viewership as a draw. However, the scorecards were later retabulated and it was discovered that the actual scores were 115-114, 115-113 Barrera, 115-114 Juarez, so Barrera actually wins a split decision. WBC super featherweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera and WBO jr

Barrera-Juarez presser!

Fri, 19 May 2006 13:58:00 +0300

Marco Antonio Barrera has no doubts that his WBC superfeather title defense against Ricardo �Rocky� Juárez on Saturday night at Staples Center in Los Angeles will be "Mexican style battle." At Thursday's pre-fight press conference, Barrera (61-4, 42 KOs) praised Juarez saying he is "a very good boxer, with a hard punch." Juarez (25-1, 18 KOs)promised to do his best and "show the public who Rocky Juarez is." After, Barrera told

Oscar wants Pac-Man v Barrera II November 4

Sat, 18 Mar 2006 11:51:00 +0300

Oscar De la Hoya, speaking to Cebu reporters from his training camp in Puerto Rico yesterday, announced that he has reserved a November 4 date for Marco Antonio Barrera to see action at the MGM Grand, and if Manny Pacquiao is interested, all he needs to do is pick up the phone. "I respect Manny Pacquiao as a great warrior. Marco Barrera also respects Manny as a great warrior. But on November 4, Marco is available

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: MARCO ANTONIO BARRERA

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 16:48:00 +0300

- Marco you were cruising right along with training camp getting prepared for Jesus Chavez, and boom, he gets hurt and now you are back to the drawing board. MAB - Well at first Brad it didn't hit me all that well, and then all of the sudden it hit me that it was a big blow. We were 3 weeks into abandoning camp, and heading for the fight. We understand this is a sport of contact

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: MARCO ANTONIO BARRERA

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 15:28:00 +0300

- Marco what went through your mind when you saw Manny Pacquiao knock Erik Morales to the floor for the first time in Erik's career? MAB - SURPRISED! that's the first thing, I was surprised. Then it all sort of hit me at once, it was sad to see such a warrior, and a fellow countryman go down. Erik Morales is a great fighter, a great fighter and I felt sorrow when he fell

Barrera wants Pacquiao rematch!

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 14:34:00 +0300

Golden Boy Promotions matchmaker Eric Gomez told Fightnews Wednesday that the proposed Marco Antonio Barrera-Jesus Chavez fight is a no go for now. "For the moment, it will not go," said Gomez. "We are waiting to see what happens in the Pacquiao-Morales. Mr. Marco Antonio Barrera told us he will let us know who he will choose to fight him." Gomez said Barrera is interested in the possibility of a rematch with Pacquiao. "If Pacquiao wins

WBC challengers mandatory

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:49:00 +0300

The winner of the rematch between superstars Erik Morales and Manny Pacquiao will be the mandatory challenger to WBC super-featherweight king Marco Antonio Barrera. ...world junior flyweight champion Brian Viloria, who has been mandated to fight Filipino Juanito Rubillar

Barrera: I was able to dominate!

Mon, 19 Sep 2005 14:06:00 +0300

"I didn�t underestimate him as I don�t underestimate any of my opponents," said WBC/IBF super featherweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera after defeating Robbie Peden. "I just know that because of my abilities, I was able to dominate....It didn't matter that we had worked with each other in the gym before. I knew my speed and ability would be too much for him. We knew he was going to come out fast and he did

Marco Antonio Barrera win over Robert Peden

Sun, 18 Sep 2005 11:28:00 +0300

Marco Antonio Barrera defended his WBC super featherweight title with a decision win over IBF champion Robert Peden of Australia. Barrera, meanwhile, defended his 130-pound title and added the IBF version of the crown with a unanimous decision over Peden. Barrera dominated the fight, winning

Golden Boy Announces Barrera vs. Peden, Signs Mosley

Sun, 17 Jul 2005 17:52:00 +0300

Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions officially announced today that Marco Antonio Barrera will face Robbie Peden on Saturday, September 17, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. It was also announced that Barrera has been promoted within Golden Boy to become the president of Golden Boy Mexico, the branch of the company that will discover and harvest promising fighters from Mexico.

De La Hoya and Barrera Sharing September 17 PPV Date!

Fri, 20 May 2005 14:40:00 +0300

Sources from HBO have informed Boxingtalk.com that Golden Boy Promotions has received its September 17 PPV date. Oscar De La Hoya and junior featherweight king Marco Antonio Barrera will each see action on the show. Barrera is expected to face what we've been informed will be an "A+ opponent", while De La Hoya returns at 150 pounds in his first fight back since losing to pound for pound king Bernard Hopkins last September...

Postfight Barrera-Fana!

Mon, 11 Apr 2005 10:29:00 +0300

Barrera hurts hand; will stay at 130:"I respect what Fana says," Barrera said, taking his turn at the stand. "But when he got hit, he WAS hurt. We all saw that he could not go on. But I'm happy it ended in this fashion. It wasn't the quality of the opponent I faced tonight--it was the quality of my preparation..."

Barrera slaughters no-hoper Fana

Sun, 10 Apr 2005 07:17:00 +0300

The fears that the HBO pay per view WBC junior lightweight championship fight between champion Mexico's Marco Antonio Barrera and South African Mzonke Fana would turn out to be a total mismatch proved well founded Saturday night. At the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas it took title holder Barrera about twenty seconds to realize that Fana was simply... ...Undercard Action: WBO titleholder Fernando Montiel reclaimed his 115lb with a sensational 7th round drubbing of Ivan Hernandez. Montiel, 29-1-1 (23), was too slick for the tough guy Hernandez, who suffered his first career loss, 19-1-1 (13). Montiel proved he could hit to the body...

Mzonke Fana: �I�m coming with speed�and punching power behind.�

Thu, 07 Apr 2005 09:49:00 +0300

�It makes me very, very happy to be an underdog,� says WBC #1 Contender Mzonke �Fantastic� Fana (22-2, 8 KOs). �I fight much better as an underdog.� For, both, Fana�s sake, and for fight fans shelling out 40 clams to watch Saturday night�s HBO pay-per-view event or for those spending $30 to $100 to see it live at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas, the unknown �Rose of Khaleyelitsha� will, hopefully, bloom and not

Barrera Talks!

Mon, 04 Apr 2005 16:26:00 +0300

- You also had managerial problems and a physical exam that the boxing commission wanted you to be re-checked for. Did those problems contribute to your loss that night against Pacquiao? Marco Antonio Barrera: I think so, there were just so many problems. I think Oscar De La Hoya and Richard Schaefer and every one that was backing me knew about all those things but we did not want to make excuses for the loss but take it as it comes, as a bad night and not demerit or take anything away from the victory of Manny Pacquiao...

Barrera ready for Fana!

Sat, 02 Apr 2005 11:54:00 +0300

WBC Super Featherweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera is ready for his bout on Saturday, April 9th at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, TX. Mzonke Fana may not strike fear in a majority of fighters here in the United States, but Barrera has trained for seven weeks in Big Bear, two weeks longer than he usually does. "I have trained very hard for this fight," said Barrera, who had Oscar De La Hoya translate for him during a recent telephone conference with reporters. "I have seen tapes of him. But...

Barrera vs Fana official!

Fri, 18 Feb 2005 12:16:00 +0300

The stage is set for the return of three-time world champion Marco Antonio Barrera according to promoter Oscar De La Hoya. "El Paso has my word, it's official that Marco Antonio Barrera will be defending his WBC World Super Featherweight title against Mzonke Fana at the Don Haskins Center on April 9th..."