(AUG 16) SAN ANTONIO, TX -
Undefeated NABF Lightweight champion, Selina "Aztec Queen"
Barrios (4-0, 2 KOs), has an opponent for her Corpus Christi
Showdown on September 22, 2018. Barrios will face Patricia
Juarez (4-0), sister of WBC Bantamweight champion, Mariana
"Barbie" Juarez (50-9-4, 13 KOs).
On the line will be Selina's NABF
Lightweight title. The 10-round bout will take place at
Whataburger Field, home to the Corpus Christi Hooks, the
double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros.
"Patricia Juarez asked to fight me, and I feel that part of
being a champion is accepting fights with worthy opponents,"
said Selina Barrios, who hails from San Antonio, TX. "She is an
undefeated fighter with the same record as me, and her sister is
a future Hall of Famer. I look forward to making a title defense
against a worthy challenger like Patricia Juarez."
"I want to represent Mexico and fight on behalf of my country,
and win this title for my people," said Patricia Juarez, who
trains in Denver, Colorado. "I asked for this fight, and now I
have it. I can't wait to take advantage of this opportunity and
follow in the footsteps of my sister Mariana. I'm going to bring
home a victory for my people back home in Mexico."
In her last bout, Barrios, who is a devastating power-puncher,
scored a sensational knockout against previously unbeaten, Aida
"Lady Sparta" Satybaldinova (3-1-1). The knockout has already
been featured on many boxing publications list for knockout of
the year, as Barrios showed off uncanny punching power for the
women's lightweight division.
"Selina Barrios is one of the most talented fighters in the
world and will be a force for anyone in her division," said
Kerry Daigle, Selina Barrios' advisor. "What separates Selina
from the rest of her peers, is her high-level ring intelligence,
along with devastating punching power"
Barrios, who captured the NABF Lightweight title in only her
third pro fight is taking a Vasyl Lomachenko approach to women's
boxing as she is facing her third undefeated fighter in a row.
"Corpus Christi fell in love with Selina's style and power in
her last fight, and what she is doing in women's boxing, hasn't
been done before," said Colin Campbell, who co-manages Barrios
with his dad Charles. She is fighting the best opposition she
can and knocking them out in dramatic fashion.
"There is no doubt in my mind, Selina will be the next female
fighter to showcase her talents on a major network," stated
co-manager Charles Campbell. "She has the fighting style that
everyone wants to see. She truly is the Roberto Duran of women's
boxing.
This event titled "Heavyweight Boxing Showdown" is brought to
you by CCC ENTERTAINMENT in conjunction with CC HOOKS, HOUSTON
ASTROS, and KEEPPUNCHING ENTERTAINMENT.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTED PRICING FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST ONLY
Tickets priced General Admission $8, Reserved Seating $12,
Premium Reserved Seating $20, VIP Seating $150 are on sale now
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REGULAR PRICING IN SEPTEMBER
General Admission $10, Reserved Seating $18, Premium Reserved
Seating $25. Doors open up at 5:30 PM, first fight is at 6:30
PM. Whataburger Field is located at 734 E Port Ave, Corpus
Christi, TX 78401.