Mario Barrios is set to defend his WBC welterweight title against Abel Ramos on the undercard of the highly anticipated Jake Paul-Mike Tyson bout on November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Texas. This blockbuster event, already featuring the super lightweight rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, will now include this welterweight showdown.
Barrios, 29, is excited to fight in front of his home state crowd in Texas, marking the event as a significant moment in his career. "The fight on the Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson card is huge, with millions watching live on Netflix," Barrios said. "Abel Ramos is a tough Mexican fighter, just like me, so I know it’ll be a hell of a fight in front of my Texas people at the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium. I’m also excited to showcase my indigenous roots on this global platform. Don’t miss this fight – it’s going to be war, Puro San Antonio!"
For Abel Ramos, this WBC title shot represents an exciting opportunity to claim a world championship. "I’m very excited to be fighting for the WBC title and I’m looking forward to a great fight against Mario Barrios," said the 33-year-old. "He’s a warrior just like me and I’m going to give the fans at Cowboys Stadium and those watching around the world on Netflix an exciting fight on Friday, November 15th."
Read more about the eagerly awaited bout between Tyson and Paul here.
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