In a battle of former world champions, San Antonio’s Mario “El Azteca” Barrios (28-2, 18 KOs) scored two knockdowns and earned the Interim WBC Welterweight Title with an impressive unanimous decision (117-108, 118-107 twice) over Cuba’s Yordenis Ugas (27-6, 12 KOs) in their pay-per-view undercard attraction.
“I’m sore but I’m full of excitement and joy right now,” said Barrios. “Everything from camp paid off tonight. I’m happy with my performance. I’ve always thought very highly of Ugas and I have even more respect for him now. He put up a hell of a fight and I’m thankful to him for the opportunity.”
Barrios landed the first momentum-shifting blow of the fight late in round two as he snuck in a strong left hand against the charging Ugas, sending the former welterweight champion to the floor. Ugas was unfazed in rising to his feet, but the shot portended the difficulties he’d have in beating the younger Barrios to the punch.
“The first knockdown definitely set the tone because early on he caught me with a nice liver shot that slowed me down a little bit,” said Barrios. “Once I settled down and found that quick little jab, that’s when I was able to start picking up the pace.”
The speed discrepancy didn’t stop Ugas from getting back into the fight as he utilized an increased body attack and several sharp right hands to try to slow down Barrios. Barrios’ activity made it difficult for Ugas to build momentum, as he out-threw Ugas 810 to 484 and landed more jabs (107) than Ugas landed total shots (101).
The consistent attack from Barrios began to wear on Ugas, who’s right eye swelled up and forced observation from the ringside physician three times before the fight’s final three rounds. In round 12, Barrios closed the show in style, landing a flush counter left hook against the swelling eye of Ugas, putting him down for the second time in the fight. While trying to survive the round, Ugas’ mouthpiece fell out twice, prompting referee Tom Taylor to deduct a point before the final bell. With his best win at 147 pounds in hand, Barrios set his sights on more big fights at welterweight.
“I want to take it further and contend for the main WBC title,” said Barrios. “I know that there are steps to get there. I’m going to sit down with my team and we’re going to see what’s next.”
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43 Comments
Marrio barrio need to see spence
good
Why does ugas look like a corpse 🧟♂
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Pacquiao beats Thurman
Thurman beats barrios
Ugas beats Pacquiao
Barrios beats Ugas
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Impressive win by mario barrios.
The evolution of barrios is bananas. Bro got so much better as a fighter💯💯💯 proud of him. These highlights ain't do it no justice tho and this could've been the maincard tbh.
Yeah you can't be a champion forever someone got to takeover one day that's how it is done 💪great fight.
Nice try Ugas
Great job Barrios
Mario Barrios vs Josesito Lopez …? I think that would be interesting…
Ugas is a fighter
maroi barriosis not a joke this
guy
fought well and never say no to any
opponnt that came his path he also face keith thurman and
although lost but no damage applied the only guy who knock him out is tank davis i thouht
rematch with tank is needed but not in lightweigjt
but in mario barriosdividion
ugas is a clean ang humblefighter respect whatever decision he up to
Pulgas is too old. He needs to retire.
The right jab from Barrios through out the fight was enough to send Ugas home looking like the Elephant Man.
I have to , admit that I did NOT follow Barrios prior to this fight, but this dude is a threat in the welter weight division. Looking forward to watching more prospects in the ring with him.
Great fight good sportsmanship by Ugas
Barrios got a good jab. Keep my eye on him. He's gotten better since the Thurman fight.
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I will continue to say Barrios was Tanks best Opponent
Barrios sucks 😂
a bogbog ugas again
Barrios beats Ugas who beat Pacquiao so Barrios is better than Ugas and Pacquiao. Facts
Ugas can box
Thank you pbc. The fans love the individual fights on the undercard too
Ugas was lookin nice at first but hes just too washed at this point to much milage
Uga's never been able to really come forward. His offense on the back foot is way better. Overall I disliked his style ever since i seen him fight Porter.
Uga debes retirarse del boxeo😢😢😢😢
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Let's make it straight ugas is a hell of a fighter… He makes trouble for everyone… He is on his way out…. But Barrios is making his way in !!!!!!
Floyd is the greatest boxer of all time.
Ugas you fell. Lmao
Woman make ugas weak
Does this mean tank can beat ugas since he beat Barrios before
Ryan Should’ve Fought Barrios Instead Of Tank First.Cuz Barrios And Ryan Are On The Same Level.
Manny loves fighting recently defeated fighters It’s a perfect time for Manny to rematch Ugas instead of trying to drag up in weight little David. Ugas just took a beating just like Clottey Barrera and Morales three times. That’s five fights Manny fighting the losers instead of fighting the winners.
Between Tank Barrios and Ugas who do you think Manny would want to fight?
How old is ugas? He looks like 48 😂
What happened to gas now?
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