Marco Antonio Barrera Archives

On This Day – “The Prince” Has His Final Fight

May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 by James Slater

Marco Antonio Barrera - ... And Goes Out With A Booed Whimper, Not An Applauded Bang

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… And Goes Out With A Booed Whimper, Not An Applauded Bang First Naseem Hamed bored his fans something awful, then “The Prince” insulted them. It was 18 years ago … Read more

TONIGHT: ESPNEWS to Air Encore Presentation great fights

May 5, 2020May 5, 2020 by Top Rank

Marco Antonio Barrera - Tonight, May 5, will be a night of boxing on ESPNEWS when the network airs five consecutive hours of the sweet science featuring some of the sport’s greatest grudge matches. The action will begin at 7 p.m. ET with the epic first fight between Mexican legends Érik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera.

Tonight, May 5, will be a night of boxing on ESPNEWS when the network airs five consecutive hours of the sweet science featuring some of the sport’s greatest grudge matches. … Read more

It Was 20 Years Ago Today – The Classic Barrera-Morales War And The Beginning Of An Epic Trilogy

February 21, 2020February 20, 2020 by James Slater

Marco Antonio Barrera - Right now, fight fans in Las Vegas are buzzing over the upcoming big fight between the big men, Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury, who will, of course, rumble in their rematch on Saturday. But 20 years ago, fans who had gathered in Las Vegas to watch Mexican rivals Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera collide in a battle of the small men could not possibly have known what kind of fury, what kind of mesmerizing action was to unfold.

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Right now, fight fans in Las Vegas are buzzing over the upcoming big fight between the big men, Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury, who will, of course, rumble in their … Read more

What Was Mexican Legend Marco Antonio Barrera’s Best Win?

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 by James Slater

There is absolutely no doubting the greatness of Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera. The now retired former champ, who ruled at more than one weight and for a considerable amount … Read more

Marco Antonio Barrera To Participate In HOF’s 30th Anniversary

February 25, 2019 by Boxing Hall of Fame

Marco Antonio Barrera - The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced today three-division world champion and 2017 Hall of Fame Inductee Marco Antonio Barrera will be in Canastota to participate in the Hall of Fame’s 30th Anniversary celebration during the 2019 Hall of Fame Weekend, June 6-9th.

The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced today three-division world champion and 2017 Hall of Fame Inductee Marco Antonio Barrera will be in Canastota to participate in the Hall of … Read more

News: Carlos Molina; Marco Antonio Barrera; Nicole Wesner

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 by Box Fan Expo

“King” Carlos Molina presents his first evening of professional boxing this Friday, September 14. In addition to an exemplary boxing career, Carlos is fulfilling a long time dream, bringing boxing … Read more

Marco Antonio Barrera Returning To Canastota For HOF Weekend

March 13, 2018 by Boxing Hall of Fame

The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced today three-division world champion and 2017 Hall of Fame Inductee Marco Antonio Barrera will be in Canastota to participate in 2018 Hall of … Read more

18 years ago today: Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales fight the first of their three great wars

February 19, 2018 by James Slater

Marco Antonio Barrera - Las Vegas, February 19, 2000. Mexican warriors Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales collided for the first of three epic ring wars. Morales at the time was the new star of the 122 pound weight class and he was undefeated. He was the favorite in the match-up with Barrera for a number of reasons: one of these being the fact that Barrera has twice been beaten, by Junior Jones; who has actually stopped Barrera in their first fight. These defeats remained vivid in the minds of fight fans, and Morales of Tijuana was expected to dispatch his rival who hailed from Mexico City.

Las Vegas, February 19, 2000. Mexican warriors Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales collided for the first of three epic ring wars. Morales at the time was the new star of the 122 pound weight class and he was undefeated. He was the favorite in the match-up with Barrera for a number of reasons: one of these being the fact that Barrera has twice been beaten, by Junior Jones; who has actually stopped Barrera in their first fight. These defeats remained vivid in the minds of fight fans, and Morales of Tijuana was expected to dispatch his rival who hailed from Mexico City.

Marco Antonio Barrera: Heading to The Hall!

June 2, 2017 by James Slater

Marco Antonio Barrera - One of Mexico's finest, smartest and most resilient fighters, the great Marco Antonio Barrera will be inducted into The Hall of Fame in Canastota next week (along with, for one other true great, Evander Holyfield). Barrera thrilled millions of fans a number of times, his incredible fights lighting up the lower weight classes in a huge way.

One of Mexico’s finest, smartest and most resilient fighters, the great Marco Antonio Barrera will be inducted into The Hall of Fame in Canastota next week (along with, for one other true great, Evander Holyfield). Barrera thrilled millions of fans a number of times, his incredible fights lighting up the lower weight classes in a huge way.

Morales – Barrera at Caesars Palace … for Nevada Boxing HOF Gala, August 12

May 31, 2017 by Boxing Hall of Fame

In a scenario that would’ve seemed virtually unthinkable during their careers, Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee Erik Morales will be presented by 2015 Inductee Marco Antonio Barrera. The two great Mexican champions were among the most bitter rivals in boxing history, and their spectacular trilogy ranks with the sport’s greatest.