Barrios, born on March 18, 1995, stands at 1.80 meters tall. He's proud of his Mexican heritage and often wears the Mexican flag on his ring attire, even though he was born in the United States. The champ speaks both English and Spanish fluently.
In the ring, Barrios fights from an orthodox stance and is known for his strong right hand and good reach. He's had 32 professional fights so far, winning 29 of them with 18 knockouts. He's only lost twice and had one draw.
Barrios won the WBC Welterweight title on September 30, 2023, beating Yordenis Ugas. It's worth noting that Ugas had previously defeated Pacquiao in 2021. Before moving up to welterweight, Barrios held the WBA super lightweight world championship, which he won in 2019 against Batyr Akhmedov.
The champ's amateur career was impressive too. He racked up 73 wins and only 3 losses. During that time, he won The Ring title three times and became a two-time national Silver Gloves champion. His stepfather, Martin Soto, coached him during those early years.
Barrios moved up from super lightweight to welterweight because he found it hard to make the lower weight. In his last fight in November 2024, he kept his WBC title in a draw against Abel Ramos. Fans noticed how well he took punches and stayed calm under pressure.
Outside the ring, Barrios keeps his personal life private. He doesn't seem to have a spouse or children. Back in 2019, he was reportedly dating a Chinese woman named Jaden, but it's not clear if they're still together.
"El Azteca" as he's known, has a strong social media presence. On Instagram, where he posts photos and short videos, he has 217 followers. His Twitter account has over 25,000 followers.
The upcoming fight against Pacquiao has got fans excited. It's a big test for Barrios, facing off against one of boxing's all-time greats. But with his solid record and recent performances, he's ready to put up a tough fight.