Mario Barrios Has Been Crowned Full WBC Welterweight Champion; Crawford Champion In Recess

WBC Press Release:

The WBC Board of Governors has voted in favor of the ruling to elevate interim champion Mario Barrios to World champion.

WBC granted Terrence Crawford the Champion in recess status and will compete in a final elimination bout in the super welterweight division to then decide in which category he will continue.

Mario Barrios the hero of San Antonio conquered the WBC interim championship on September 30th, 2023, as he defeated Yordenis Ugas in a sensational fight. In his most recent bout, he defeated Fabian Maidana by decision at Las Vegas, Nevada.