Best fights of Marco Antonio Barrera
Over 21 years as a professional, Marco Antonio Barrera has compiled a 67-7 (44) record, including 40 title fights across five weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Marco Antonio Barrera defeats Érik Morales in their 3rd fight
On November 27, 2004 Marco Antonio Barrera fought Érik Morales for the WBC super featherweight title. It was their third meeting. Barrera was 30 years old with a record of 58-4, and Morales was 28 with a record of 47-1. Barrera was coming off a win and Morales was on a 6-fight winning streak. Barrera won via majority decision. Crowned the new super featherweight champion.
2. Marco Antonio Barrera defeats Naseem Hamed
On April 7, 2001 Marco Antonio Barrera fought Naseem Hamed for the lineal featherweight title. Barrera was 27 years old with a record of 52-3, and Hamed was 27 with a record of 35-0. Barrera was on a 3-fight winning streak and Hamed was on an undefeated 35-fight winning streak. Barrera won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
3. Marco Antonio Barrera defeats Érik Morales in their 2nd fight
On June 22, 2002 Marco Antonio Barrera fought Érik Morales for the WBC featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Barrera was 28 years old with a record of 54-3, and Morales was 25 with a record of 41-0. Barrera was on a 5-fight winning streak and Morales was on an undefeated 41-fight winning streak. Barrera won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
4. Marco Antonio Barrera KOs Kevin Kelley
On April 12, 2003 Marco Antonio Barrera defended his The Ring featherweight title against Kevin Kelley. Barrera was 29 years old with a record of 56-3, and Kelley was 35 with a record of 54-5-2. Barrera was on a 7-fight winning streak and Kelley was on a 3-fight winning streak. Barrera stopped Kevin Kelley via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
5. Marco Antonio Barrera defeats Johnny Tapia
On November 2, 2002 Marco Antonio Barrera defended his The Ring featherweight title against Johnny Tapia. Barrera was 28 years old with a record of 55-3, and Tapia was 35 with a record of 52-2-2. Barrera was on a 6-fight winning streak and Tapia was on a 4-fight winning streak. Barrera won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Marco Antonio Barrera loses to Érik Morales via split decision
On February 19, 2000 Marco Antonio Barrera, the WBO super bantamweight champion, met Érik Morales, the WBC super bantamweight champion, in a title unification fight. Barrera was 26 years old with a record of 49-2, and Morales was 23 with a record of 35-0. Morales was on an undefeated 35-fight winning streak. Barrera lost via split decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Morales.
7. Marco Antonio Barrera loses to Manny Pacquiao in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On October 6, 2007 Marco Antonio Barrera fought Manny Pacquiao for the WBC International super featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Barrera was 33 years old with a record of 63-5, and Pacquiao was 28 with a record of 44-3-2. Barrera was coming off a loss, while Pacquiao was on a 5-fight winning streak. Barrera lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Pacquiao.
8. Marco Antonio Barrera defeats Rocky Juarez in their 2nd fight
On September 16, 2006 Marco Antonio Barrera defended his WBC super featherweight title against Rocky Juarez. It was their second meeting. Barrera was 32 years old with a record of 62-4, and Juarez was 26 with a record of 25-2. Barrera was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Juarez was coming off a loss. Barrera won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. Marco Antonio Barrera KOs Paulie Ayala
On June 19, 2004 Marco Antonio Barrera faced Paulie Ayala in a featherweight bout. Barrera was 30 years old with a record of 57-4, and Ayala was 34 with a record of 35-2. Barrera was coming off a loss, while Ayala was coming off a win. Barrera stopped Paulie Ayala via TKO in the 10th round.
10. Marco Antonio Barrera defeats Rocky Juarez
On May 20, 2006 Marco Antonio Barrera defended his WBC super featherweight title against Rocky Juarez. Barrera was 32 years old with a record of 61-4, and Juarez was 26 with a record of 25-1. Barrera was on a 4-fight winning streak and Juarez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Barrera won via split decision. Defended the title.