Manny Pacquiao missed a WBC welterweight title shot after Mario Barrios agreed to face Abel Ramos on November 15.
The Filipino legend, 45, was in talks with Barrios and his crew a couple of record-breaking try on the inexperienced and gold belt. World Boxing Information broke the story first, and the occasion appeared extremely possible at one level.
Nonetheless, the previous few weeks proved difficult to navigate as a date and venue couldn’t be secured. Subsequently, Barrios took a proposal from Jake Paul’s Most Invaluable Promotions to look on the Mike Tyson undercard in Texas.
Confirming the bout, MVP stated, “Netflix and Most Invaluable Promotions at the moment introduced the addition of an electrifying WBC Welterweight Championship bout, with reigning champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios set to defend his title towards Abel Ramos (28-6-2, 22 KOs).
“The 12-round WBC Welterweight Championship bout will happen on the undercard of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano tremendous occasion on Friday, November 15, 2024.
“Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will stream dwell globally, completely on Netflix, from the 80,000-seat capability AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, dwelling of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.”
Barrios, who was eager on the Pacquiao struggle, couldn’t flip down the chance to look on a invoice that includes a heavyweight legend.
“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 thousands and thousands watching dwell on Netflix.
“Abel Ramos is a tricky Mexican fighter, identical 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 world platform.
“Don’t miss this struggle—will probably be warfare, Puro San Antonio!”
Moreover, opponent Ramos misplaced to Manny Pacquiao’s conqueror, Yordenis Ugas, in 2020. Now, he’s stepping up for a second shot at a world title.
“I’m very excited to be preventing for the WBC title, and I’m trying ahead to an awesome struggle towards Mario Barrios,” stated Ramos. “He’s a warrior identical to me.
“I’m going to present the followers at Cowboys Stadium and people watching world wide on Netflix an thrilling struggle on Friday, November fifteenth.”
Paul’s enterprise accomplice, Nakisa Bidarian, added, “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 because the creation of pay-per-view.
“Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos for the WBC Welterweight Championship can be an motion packed struggle that absolutely embodies the Mexican model of boxing and produce followers to their toes. Viva Mexico!”
Barrios vs. Ramos joins Paul vs. Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano II. Moreover, Neeraj Goyat makes his MVP debut towards Brazil’s Whindersson Nunes on the cardboard.
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