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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Your heart starts racing': Mario Barrios, Manny Pacquiao and the art of the ring walk
Bang, bang, bang, bang! The sound of Mexica (pronounced Meshika) drums starts and gets louder, and faster, until Mario Barrios appears, dressed in Aztec regalia, with his hair slicked back. He walks slowly, surrounded by indigenous people, who blow their horns and dance their dance. It's June 26, 2021, and Barrios is doing one of the things he does best — make an entrance — ahead of the biggest bout of his life at that point, a super lightweight fight against the sport's most intimidating puncher, Gervonta "Tank" Davis. The fighter had been reconnected with his indigenous roots in years prior. On his mother's side, he has grandparents from Durango and Mexico City, while his father has relatives from San Luis Potosi. 'I have a lot of Nahuas roots,' Barrios told Uncrowned. He's even related to the Apache tribe from the southwestern U.S. states, and therefore 'has ancestors from both sides of the border.' Barrios' walks are a tribute to his mother, to his father, and to those who had come before him. Even his nickname is "El Azteca." Barrios lost to Davis in the 11th round that night, but he continues to pay homage to his Aztec lineage in subsequent fights. He did the same when he made his Netflix debut, boxing Abel Ramos to a brutal draw on the undercard of Jake Paul's polarizing win over Mike Tyson this past November. He'll do the same, too, when he makes his walk this Saturday to meet the Filipino fighting icon Manny Pacquiao in the middle of the ring inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Barrios' ring walks are among the most spectacular of this boxing era — a procession and celebration, but also one that has a deeper meaning beyond the bedazzling colors and the foot-stomping music. 'I got reconnected with the indigenous ceremonies earlier in my 20s and it was just something [that now means a lot],' said Barrios. 'Indigenous people and natives have been at war since colonization and long before, so they've always been very resilient, and very proud warriors … and I'm a warrior inside the ring.' He displayed that warrior's instinct in high-stakes fights against "Tank," Keith Thurman and Yordenis Ugas. He is determined to display it against Pacquiao, too, telling Uncrowned in June that he's prepared to put a legend down for the count if it's clear Pacquiao can't compete in championship fights in his later years. Around 2021, Barrios befriended a couple of the Kalipulli, a traditional Mexica-Nahua (Aztec) group dedicated to preserving the culture. They share their traditions through dance, song and Nahua philosophy. If Barrios were to pay homage to his family members, he'd need to recreate those traditions with his ring entrances. And so he met with Kalipulli from the Bay Area, and brought them to the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, for the "Tank" fight. 'It is beautiful,' he said. 'A lot of these dances, these ancestral drums that they're playing and using … they have been around for hundreds and hundreds of years, again, way before colonization.' His outfits, too, are designed by an artist and boxing fan from Los Angeles named Javier Zinzun Jr., who runs the I Got My Own Back brand, specifically catering to custom-made combat sports drip. 'I send them a bunch of ideas of different dances," Barrios said. "Being around the indigenous communities, you see all types of different regalia, outfits, and so I usually send him a couple different examples and I'll tell him what colors I'm thinking.' I Got My Own Back then puts their artistic spin on it, and sends finished products to Barrios and his team. It's not even something Barrios restricts to fight night, as his heritage is something that is prevalent throughout his camp, even if it reaches its crescendo minutes before battle. 'I've known Mario for a long time,' Bob Santos, the WBC welterweight champion's longtime coach, told Uncrowned. 'I know him inside and out. Like the good Lord, Jesus Christ, he's been with me from day one and we're still together. Those walkouts, the music, the outfits, that's all a part of his identity. It's who he is, and what he appreciates and what he represents. We see that [through the camp and on fight night].' Barrios plays ancestral songs in the background of his workouts, and so it's a common thing to hear, and to feel, when he's told he has only a few minutes before he makes his walk, ahead of the biggest fights of his life, under the bright lights, when the pressure, for most athletes, is at its highest. 'As a fighter, it just grounds me,' he said, finding calm before the storm. For Santos, it's a special moment, too. 'When you hear those drums beating, your heart starts racing,' the former boxing trainer of the year said. 'It gets you jazzed up. But you know this more than anyone, if you lose your head, you lose your ass. You can obviously feel the tension, you can feel the vibe. It's all part of it.' For Barrios, though it's loud, and looks like a carnival, it actually has a calming effect. He looks around the arenas because he loves 'seeing and hearing people's reactions, and what they think about it all.' Barrios, though, is not alone when it comes to iconic ring walks. Pacquiao, too, has his own. He's often walked out to "Eye of the Tiger," the iconic soundtrack to "Rocky III." Barrios had a simple takeaway when it came to his opponent's music, ring walk, and how special of a moment it'll be for Pacquiao fans who have flocked to Vegas to see their fighter return for one more bout, at 46 years old. 'I'm ready,' Barrios said. Ready, he said, to win the ring-walk game, and the fight itself too.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨 Defence bolstered: Athletic sign Unai Egiluz until 2028
Athletic Club has confirmed today, Wednesday, the renewal of Unai Egiluz, central defender from Durango, who extends his contract until June 2028 after completing a standout season on loan at CD Mirandés. Egiluz, 23, redeemed himself with a solid performance in the Hypermotion League, where he was an undisputed starter and accumulated over 2,300 minutes, standing out in the final stretch of the season and leading the defense in the promotion phase to the First Division. Advertisement His versatility and security have been valued by the club, which is betting on his sporting projection and adaptation to Ernesto Valverde's style, although future decisions will depend on other possible arrivals that could reinforce the defense. With this renewal, Athletic secures one of Lezama's talents and reinforces the idea of incorporating homegrown players into the first team, while keeping the door open to possible loans if they are considered necessary for their sporting growth. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
The Sun
08-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Pedro Antonio Rodriguez dies aged 37: Boxer found dead in hotel room just hours after loss with rival ‘truly devastated'
PROFESSIONAL boxer Pedro Antonio 'Tony' Rodriguez was found dead in his hotel room on Sunday morning aged 37. The Mexcian super-bantamweight fighter was unanimously beaten by Phillip Vella in a bout in the US on Saturday evening. 1 Rodriguez, born in Durango, Mexico, fought in Phoenix, Arizona, over the weekend at the American Royal Palace. The clash, titled the 'Brawl in the Barrio,' was commissioned by the Arizona Boxing and MMA Commission and organised by Del Sol Boxing Promotions. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
Miami Herald
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Motormouth: Are valve seals to blame?
Q: I had a beautiful VW Scirocco that used oil at an increasing rate. Finally, a VW mechanic told me that the problem was probably the valve seals. He took out the seals and they looked like bacon bits. The new seals looked like big gray Cheerios. Oil consumption went from a quart every 300 miles to a quart in 2,500 miles. Later VW did a recall, and a friendly parts manager helped me with reimbursement. R.L., DeKalb, Illinois A: I used to replace valve stem seals so regularly and quickly that my boss bragged that I could probably do the job with the engine running. (It's impossible.) But that was some time ago and as for Volkswagen, they stopped producing the Scirocco in 2018. VW is using improved rubber now. Seal technology has come a long way, but you point out a possibly overlooked source of oil loss. Q: I am looking to get a new SUV soon. I was told by my mechanic that he would not work on hybrids since they could shock people. I am wondering if this is true. N.S., Colorado Springs, Colorado A: Yes, they could shock people. But the high voltage flows through fat cables with bright orange cover insulation. Aside from the electric propulsion system, electric vehicles have traditional 12-volt stuff like lights, radio and so on. Q: I noticed that the past two cars I bought do not have automatic transmission dipsticks. One vehicle was a 2013 Durango. It had a tube that appeared to lead to the transmission. That tube was sealed with a cap. My current car is a 2024 Grand Cherokee. That vehicle doesn't even have a tube. The dipstick was a great way to check the health of the transmission. In addition to checking the fluid level, you can check for discoloration or burn odors. Have all manufacturers eliminated transmission dipsticks and why? C.R., Morton Grove, Illinois A: Most carmakers have switched to long life synthetic transmission fluid that is expected to go the life of the vehicle. Of course, mechanics still need a way to check the fluid level and condition. There is a removable plug on the side of the transmission case. To check the fluid level, they simply remove the plug, and some fluid usually drips out when full. If there is a dipstick tube, aftermarket dipsticks are available to replace the cap. D.H., Colorado Springs, Colorado Q: I have a 2023 Honda Ridgeline that I bought new two years ago. I drive about 5,000 miles a year, normally about three times a week. Last year, the battery died, and the dealership replaced it. Then last week the truck wouldn't start; dead battery. I got it started, but the next day it was dead again. The dealership told me that the battery checked out fine, nothing wrong with the truck. I was told that new cars have to be driven at least every 3-4 days. If not, all the systems on the car drain the battery. So, it turns out it was my fault for not driving the car enough. It was suggested to me that I should buy a trickle charger if I wasn't planning on driving the truck for 3-4 days. Can this really be the case or was the dealer just blowing smoke up my tailpipe? A: Short trips don't allow the battery to charge enough while driving. You may need 20 minutes or so on the road. So, even if you drive the truck every few days, it's not enough. A battery maintainer (nee trickle charger) is in your future. Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Boston Globe
24-06-2025
- Boston Globe
Men to serve double life sentences for murder of Revere teen in R.I.
Both men were found guilty by a jury in March on numerous charges, including first-degree murder, for the death of Berta Pereira-Roldan. Veng and Brown also injured Crystal Peloquin, the jury found. Advertisement 'Berta was an innocent bystander who was torn from her family with this senseless act of violence,' Attorney General Peter Neronha said in a statement. 'She was out with her friends to celebrate her nineteenth birthday, and she had her whole life ahead of her. While nothing can bring her back to her loved ones, I hope these double life sentences bring her family a sense of peace knowing that justice has been served.' Get Rhode Island News Alerts Sign up to get breaking news and interesting stories from Rhode Island in your inbox each weekday. Enter Email Sign Up According to prosecutors, Providence police responded to Detroit Avenue for a report of shots fired in the early hours of Sept. 29, 2019. There, they found the teen with multiple gunshot wounds, officials said. Pereira-Roldan, who had driven to Providence to celebrate her birthday with friends, was pronounced dead at the scene. Advertisement First responders also found Peloquin with multiple gunshot wounds, and brought her to Rhode Island Hospital in serious condition, officials said. 'The two victims did not know each other and both left a nearby nightclub just before the shooting,' prosecutors said. Witness testimony and video surveillance footage showed Veng and Brown had circled the area in a vehicle at least three times just before the shooting, and then sped away after the shots were fired, according to prosecutors. Police discovered 16 spent shell casings at the scene. Then, on Oct. 17, 2019, police responded to a home on Mitchell Street after someone reported finding two firearms in her backyard. 'Video surveillance from the neighborhood on the night of the shooting showed one of the three vehicles identified in the Detroit Avenue footage, a Dodge Durango, pull up to the Mitchell Street residence two minutes after the shooting took place,' officials said. 'The video shows two people getting out of the Durango and leaving the two firearms in the yard where the tenant found them.' Investigators were able to identify and seize the vehicle based on its license plate. 'While executing a search warrant on the vehicle, investigators found DNA and a fingerprint matching Johnny Veng. Cellular data placed Veng in the area of Detroit Avenue at the time of the murder,' prosecutors said. 'The State Crime Lab's analysis of the firearms found on Mitchell Street confirmed that they match the shell casings found at the murder scene,' prosecutors added. 'Further analysis revealed DNA matching Marklyn Brown on the Glock pistol and magazine.' According to officials, Veng's sentence will 'run consecutive to the nine year sentence he is currently serving for a separate gun case.' Advertisement Shortly after Pereira-Roldan's death in 2019, Jaime Carrillo, her uncle, 'She didn't go out much but she had a lot of friends that she loved,' he said. Material from a previous Globe story was used in this report. Christopher Gavin can be reached at
