Does Marco Antonio Barrera really need to strike back again?
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Three-time world champion Marco Antonio Barrera is back again, this time under Top Rank Promotions, according to Top Rank officials. “I’m happy to be with Top Rank, ” says the 36 years old boxing veteran. “I want one more title shot.” Barrera lost twice to Pound-for-Pound King Manny Pacquiao via TKO 11 in 2003 and unanimous decision in 2007. His all-time classic battles with Eric Morales whom he fought thrice, scoring two wins in 2002 by unanimous decison and 2004 by majority decision and a loss in their first encounter in 2000 by split decsion. A high probability that a fourth encounter with Morales will take place by the end of this year, according to inside source from Barrera camp. Barrera (65-7-0, inclusive of 43 knockout wins) is training at his own gym in Guadalajara, Mexico, preparing for his upcoming non-title fight on Top Rank’s Latin Fury 15 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday, June 26. “This will be my first time fighting for Top Rank,” B
