Mario Barrios
Mario Barrios is an American professional boxer from San Antonio, Texas, who has competed mainly in the super lightweight and welterweight divisions.
Mario Barrios is an American professional boxer from San Antonio, Texas, who has competed mainly in the super lightweight and welterweight divisions. He became a two-weight world champion, holding the WBA super lightweight title and later the WBC welterweight title. Sources also describe him as having Mexican heritage and an orthodox fighting style.
Early life
Mario Barrios was born in San Antonio, Texas, on May 18, 1995. He is of Mexican heritage and is fluent in Spanish and English.
Professional career
Barrios turned professional in 2013 and built his reputation in the super lightweight division before moving up to welterweight. He won the WBA super lightweight title in 2019 and later captured world honours at welterweight. He is known by the nickname 'El Azteca'.
World championships
Barrios is a two-division world champion. He held the WBA super lightweight title and later became the WBC welterweight champion in 2024.
Style and physical attributes
He fights from an orthodox stance and is listed at 6 feet tall with a 71-inch reach. Coverage of his career often highlights his punching power and size for the division.
Key facts
- Turned professional in 2013
- Won WBA super lightweight title in 2019
- Became WBC welterweight champion in 2024
- Known by nickname 'El Azteca'
- Professional record: 29 wins, 3 losses, 2 draws
Barrios has no major Canada-specific connection in the supplied sources, but Canadian boxing readers may know him as an active world-level welterweight and a notable North American titleholder.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_BarriosSupports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, nickname, professional debut, and record details.
- Premier Boxing Champions — https://www.premierboxingchampions.com/mario-barriosSupports: Professional record, weight class, age, home base, and career overview.
- World Boxing Association — https://www.wbaboxing.com/wba-boxer-profile?id=4646Supports: Height, reach, birth date, nationality, alias, and record.
- World Boxing Council — https://wbcboxing.com/en/getting-to-know-the-champion-mario-barrios-the-new-wbc-welterweight-king/Supports: Welterweight championship recognition, Mexican heritage, orthodox style, height, reach, and professional debut.
- Marca — https://www.marca.com/en/boxing/2025/07/18/687a9d5ee2704e885f8b4597.htmlSupports: Mexican heritage, bilingual ability, super lightweight title history, and move to welterweight.