In a clash of former world champions, San Antonio’s Mario “El Azteca” Barrios (28-2, 18 KOs) defeated Cuba’s Yordenis Ugas (27-6, 12 KOs) in a pay-per-view undercard attraction to win the interim WBC Welterweight Title with an impressive unanimous decision (117-108, 118-107 twice).
“I’m sore but I’m full of excitement and joy right now,” said Barrios in media reports. “Everything from camp paid off tonight. I’m happy with my performance. I’ve always thought very highly of Ugas and I have even more respect for him now. He put up a hell of a fight and I’m thankful to him for the opportunity.”
