Day: July 28, 2020

Split-T Management’s Christopher Pearson ready for anyone at 160 or 168 lbs. Canelo, Munguia, Lemieux and Johnson on Pearson’s list

NEW YORK (July 28, 2020) - Surging middleweight contender Christopher Pearson is ready for a breakthrough performance against any of the top names at 160 or 168 divisions.  Pearson of Trotwood, Ohio, is managed by Split-T Management, and he recently moved to San Antonio, Texas, has a record of 17-2, and is riding a three-fight winning streak which includes a win over former Olympic Bronze Medal winner and undefeated Yamaguchi Falcao. Pearson, who trains in Los Angeles under world-championship trainer Manny Robles, has already begun preparations for his next assignment. "I started training down here in San Antonio at Jesse James Leija's gym.  I just moved down here, and it took a minute to find a gym, but once the gym opened, this Read more [...]

Mario “El Azteca” Barrios Arrives in Bay Area to Start Training Camp with Virgil Hunter

OAKLAND, CA (July 28, 2020) – Undefeated WBA Super Lightweight champion, Mario “El Azteca” Barrios (25-0, 16 KOs), has arrived in the Bay Area, CA, to start training camp with his coach, 2011 Trainer of the Year, Virgil Hunter. Barrios is scheduled to defend his title against Ryan Karl (18-2, 11 KOs) in a 12-round bout as part of SHOWTIME / Premier Boxing Champions PPV Doubleheader on September 26, 2020. Barrios vs. Karl will be the co-feature to the 12-round unification bout, showcasing Jermell Charlo (33-1, 17 KOs) vs. Jeison Rosario (20-1-1, 14 KOs) for the WBC, WBA and IBF 154-Pound titles.  Jermall Charlo (30-0, 22 KOs) vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko (13-2, 10 Read more [...]