Mark Anthony Barriga gets second shot at world title

MANILA, Philippines---Mark Anthony Barriga will get another crack at a world title when he takes on Puerto Rican champion Jonathan Gonzalez on June 24 in Florida, USA. Barriga's latest shot at a major crown comes nearly four years after losing his first try at a belt. "I have fought in the Olympics, for a world title, and was ranked number one in the world, but this is the most important fight of my career," Barriga told Bad Left Hook. "La Bomba is a world champion for a reason. He is a great opponent, and this is going to be an exciting fight." The London Olympian dropped a split decision to Carlos Licona for the vacant IBF mini flyweight title in December 2018. After...

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