Rios ends lengthy hiatus with KO of Herrera in action-packed 147-pound slugfest
Most former world champions who jump back in the ring after a 19-month sabbatical usually do so against an opponent who is little more than a glorified sparring partner. Let the record show that Brandon Rios doesn’t believe in tomato cans.
Former champion Rios ready to get back in business against Herrera after long layoff
Brandon Rios hasn’t fought in 19 months, but the former world champion vows to deliver his usual crowd-pleasing brand of ferocity in his return to the ring.
12 Rounds With … Mario Barrios
After soaring up the rankings at 130 pounds, unbeaten prospect Mario Barrios is now competing at 140, but that hasn’t slowed his pursuit of a world title.
The PBC Hot List
Here’s a list of some of PBC's top rising stars. Boxers on this list have been on a hot streak, like a slugger in baseball on a hitting streak or a running back in football who keeps posting 100-yard rushing games. Other than alphabetical, they’re not ranked in any particular order. We’ll leave that to you—the reader.
Late replacement Ugas makes quick work of Lara to continue comeback
In answering the call on less than a day’s notice, Yordenis Ugas helped save the show while continuing to make up for lost time in his resurrected career.
Ugas replacing Barrios as opponent for Lara in tonight’s FS1 main event
Talented 147-pound contender Yordenis Ugas is stepping in to replace unbeaten prospect Mario Barrios in the main event of tonight’s fight card on FS1.
Unbeaten prospect Barrios back in action against Lara in 10-round bout on April 25
Mario Barrios is ready to resume his climb toward contender status.
Barrios proves to be too long, too much for Boschiero to handle
Mario Barrios towered over Devis Boschiero in the ring in every which way Saturday night, and took a giant step forward to a 130-pound world title shot in the process.
