Joshua Franco prepares to defend his title belt against Andrew Moloney in their third matchup in over a year.

After his first professional loss, San Antonio boxer Mario Barrios stopped by KSAT 12 for a sitdown interview with Larry Ramirez to discuss his fight with Gervonta Davis and hopes for the future.

Twentieth career bout ends in TKO win for Mexico’s William Zepeda

Now that he has faced off with his opponent, Southwest alumnus Mario Barrios talks with KSAT 12 Sports' Larry Ramirez about his upcoming pay per view fight against Gervonta Davis on June 26.

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio boxer Vincent Siordia, a Filipino-American, was invited to audition for the Philippines National Team to fight in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. He made the team, but the Olympics were moved to this summer because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Siordia trained once more to represent his native country this July, but was told he’d have to wait to compete in the next Olympic cycle in 2024 due to a lack of prior international experience.

It was a place to work, improve yourself and admire the poster covered walls, each displaying some of the biggest fights in boxing and Leija’s career. Thanks to the pandemic, the gym has hosted its last client. ChampionFit Boxing Gym is no more. Say hello to Leija Boxing and Fitness, located near the intersection of Loop 410 and Broadway. Ad“It’s strange being here, it’s like being in someone else’s house,” Leija said last week to KSAT 12 Sports.

By the next round, Karl’s momentum and speed slowed down considerably. By the sixth round, Barrios stepped on the gas pedal. I was just being patient and I was ready for a 12 round fight. “I’d give myself a B (for the fight),” Barrios said. 37 of Barrios' 121 landed punches were body shots #BarriosKarl pic.twitter.com/FZZRftJSw6 — CompuBox (@CompuBox) November 1, 2020“Part of my style is attacking the body,” explained Barrios.

SAN ANTONIO – Towards the end of 2019, no one could have predicted that the Alamodome could host two major boxing events this year. First, Mexico’s rising star Jaime Munguia crushed Gary O’Sullivan in January, which was the first big boxing event of 2020. Although he does enjoy his current surroundings, the undefeated fighter added, “I don’t picture myself living anywhere else other than San Antonio. The same rules will apply for fighters, personnel and media this week in downtown San Antonio. Thursday will be the main event press conference for Gervonta Davis and Leo Santa Cruz starting at noon.

SAN ANTONIO – The boxing world continues to schedule big fights as the end of 2020 approaches. The title fight will be the co-main event heading into the Terence Crawford and Kell Brook bout live on ESPN. Best of luck to @JoshuaFranco_ on his rematch and @KendoTremendo on his fight Saturday night! “Vargas hasn’t really been tested like this, going up against fighters like me, someone who causes trouble to elite fighters,” said Castaneda. He moved his training camp to Houston for five weeks to work with fighters including Regis Prograis and Miguel Flores.

SAN ANTONIO – In the second part of his exclusive sit-down interview with KSAT 12′s Larry Ramirez, WBA Super Flyweight Champion Joshua Franco discusses the meaning behind his victory over Andrew Moloney, the reaction from his friends and family, and his opinion on a potential rematch. For the first part of this interview, click here. MORE LOCAL BOXING COVERAGE

SAN ANTONIO – Still riding high after his victory over Andrew Moloney on Tuesday night, newly-crowned WBA Super Flyweight Champion Joshua Franco sits down with KSAT 12′s Larry Ramirez to discuss his thoughts and emotions during the fight. Tune in next Sunday, July 5, for the second part of Larry’s exclusive interview with San Antonio’s fifth boxing world champ. MORE BOXING COVERAGE:

INSIDE THE RING: 1-on-1 with World Champ Joshua Franco Part 1Published: June 28, 2020, 11:51 pmStill riding high after his victory over Andrew Moloney on Tuesday night, newly-crowned WBA Super Flyweight Champion Joshua Franco sits down with KSAT 12’s Larry Ramirez to discuss his thoughts and emotions during the fight.

SAN ANTONIO The new champ has returned. Fresh off a night of celebration in Las Vegas after defeating Andrew Moloney to claim the WBA World Super Flyweight championship, San Antonio native Joshua Franco returned to the Alamo City with his family and friends on Thursday afternoon. The plane might have touched down, but the newly crowned world champion has yet to come down after his historic victory. Im right there with the legends. Im right there with the greats, and San Antonio has another World Champion.Even with the belt on his shoulder and his named already etched in the record books, Franco wont take too long to relish in his victory.

Local products Joshua Franco and Hector Tanajara are back in San Antonio after training in California for their upcoming bouts at the Alamodome.

INSIDE THE RING: Franco, Tanajara prepare for Alamodome fightsPublished: January 6, 2020, 1:13 amLocal products Joshua Franco and Hector are back in San Antonio after training in California for their upcoming bouts at the Alamodome.