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Angel Barrientes Returns this Saturday in Texas

PhilBoxing.com


LAS VEGAS, NV (April 14, 2022) – Super bantamweight prospect, Angel “AK-47” Barrientes (8-1, 6 KOs), is ready to make a statement against Fernando Garcia (13-4, 8 KOS), this Saturday, April 16th, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Barrientes vs. Garcia will, a 6-round bout, will be showcased on the Errol Spence Jr. vs Yordenis Ugas PPV showdown.

"It is great to be back on such a big stage to display my talents,” said Barrientes. "I want to make a statement in this bout as well as show people that I am one of the best young fighters in the game at my weight class. Garcia has never been stopped so I’m looking to make a statement with a knockout."

Barrientes, a Las Vegas native, is now going to the next level of competition. He stopped his last opponent in three rounds, and is eager to have a similar performance on such a big night of boxing.

“I want people to remember my name and fighting on these massive cards I need to not just win, but also leave people wanting more,” said Barrientes. "I have goals of becoming a world champion and to do that I have to perform at a high level on the best cards in the world."




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