Original Article: Boxing Scene
By Richard Zamora
Monday, February 4, 2019
Undefeated super lightweight contender Mario Barrios will look to continue his push toward a world title shot when he faces Mexico's Richard Zamora (19-2, 12 KOs) live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, February 9 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, in Carson, California and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
The three-fight SHOWTIME telecast begins live at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT and is headlined by super featherweight world champion Gervonta Davis defending his title against former world champion Hugo Ruiz.
The 23-year-old from San Antonio can increase his knockout streak to seven on February 9, all since he moved up to 140-pounds. Here is what Barrios (22-0, 14 KOs) had to say about his upcoming matchup and more from training camp in Oakland, Calif.:
On his matchup with Richard Zamora:
"Zamora is my toughest opponent to date in my opinion. He's won his last five fights, so I know he's coming into this fight with a lot of confidence. He has power in both hands and he's very tough. But I'm going into this fight with a lot of confidence myself. This is going to be a war and one I'm looking forward to. I have no doubt in my mind that I'm going to come out on top."