Mark Anthony Barriga

Mark Anthony Barriga (born 11 June 1993) is a Filipino professional boxer who challenged for the IBF mini-flyweight title in 2018. As an amateur, Barriaga represented Philippines at the 2012 Olympics, reaching the round of 16 of the light-flyweight bracket.

Mark Anthony Barriga
Statistics
Weight(s)Mini-flyweight
Height1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)
NationalityFilipino
Born (1993-06-11) 11 June 1993
Danao, Cebu
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights10
Wins9
Wins by KO1
Losses1
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Philippines
Asian Games
2014 IncheonLight flyweight
Southeast Games
2013 NapyidawLight flyweight

Personal life

Barriga was born in Danao, Cebu but grew up in Panabo, Davao del Norte.[1] Mark Anthony was born to Edgar and Melita Barriga, the former a printing machine operator for a Korean company in their hometown. Barriga took up boxing at the age of 10, encouraged by his father. He studied business at the UM Panabo College and plays guitar as a hobby.[2]

Amateur career

Barriga's participation at the 2012 London Olympics ended after he lost to Kazakh boxer Birzhan Zhakypov, 16–17, in their August 4 round-of-16 match. Barriga was slapped with a one-point deduction in the middle of the fight's third and final round, enabling Zhakypov to eke out a one-point win despite trailing by two (8–10) after the second round.[3]

2011 World Amateur results
Main article: 2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships – Light flyweight

2012 Olympic results
Main article: Boxing at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's light flyweight

2013 Southeast Asian Games
Main article: Boxing at the 2013 Southeast Asian Games
  • Defeated Huynu Ngoc Tan (Vietnam) 2–1
  • Defeated Mohd Fuad Mohd Reuvan (Malaysia) 2–1
  • Defeated Konelis Kwangu Langu (Indonesia) 3–0

World Series of Boxing

2013–2014 Season boxing fighting for Italia Thunder

  • Defeated Leandro Blanc (Argentina) of Argentina Condors (3–0)
  • Defeated Ovidiu Berceanu (Romania) of Team Germany by points (3–0)
  • Defeated Lü Bin (China) of USA Knockouts by points (3–0)
  • Defeated Ovidiu Berceanu (Romania) of Team Germany by points (3–0)
  • Lost to Khamza Nametov (Russia) of Azerbaijan Baku Fires due to TKO-Injury

Professional career

He decided to turn pro after Rogen Ladon qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics as a flyweight, which was Barriga's weight class.[4] Barriga was set to become a professional boxer on June 18, 2016 against Mark Anthony Florida at the Philippine Navy Gym in Taguig in the mini-flyweight division[4] but this match was later cancelled.[5] Upon turning pro, Barriga signed to manager Jason Soong and was trained by Joven Jimenez.[6]

A new debut match was scheduled and Barriga was pitted against 18-year old Melvin Manangquil in an undercard match in a show organized by Cebu City-based promotion OPSI at the Robinsons Galleria in Cebu in July 2016.[5] Barriga's match with Manangquil was fought in six rounds instead of four which is customary for debuts of novices in the mini-flyweight division. Barriga won by unanimous decision (60–54, 59–55, 59–55)[1] Barriga's third fight was stopped in the fifth round of eight scheduled, after Barriga was cut by an accidental headbutt. He won the fight by technical decision.[7] Barriga got his first stoppage win in his fifth fight, scoring a round 2 technical knockout over Marlou Sandoval.[8] On September 9, 2017, Barriga defeated former world title challenger Samartlek Kokietgym, out boxing him en route to a wide unanimous decision win (100–90, 100–90, 100–90). Barriga won the WBO International mini-flyweight title in this fight.[9] In May 2018, Barriga defeated Gabriel Mendoza, another former world title challenger, by unanimous decision. With the win, Barriga improved his record to nine wins and zero losses and became the IBF's mandatory challenger. This was Barriga's first twelve-round fight.[10]

Barriga called out the IBF mini-flyweight world champion, Hiroto Kyoguchi, but Kyoguchi moved up a weight class to light flyweight shortly thereafter.[11][12] The IBF ordered a match between Barriga and Carlos Licona for the vacant title.[13] After negotiations stalled for a few months, the fight was agreed for the undercard of Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury.[14]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
10 fights 9 wins 1 loss
By knockout 1 0
By decision 8 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
10 Loss 9–1 Carlos Licona SD 12 1 Dec 2018 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S. For vacant IBF mini-flyweight title
9 Win 9–0 Gabriel Mendoza UD 12 13 May 2018 SM City North EDSA, Quezon City, Philippines
8 Win 8–0 Glenne Calacar UD 10 16 Dec 2017 Cinema Square Boxing Arena, Makati City, Philippines
7 Win 7–0 Samartlek Kokietgym UD 10 29 Sep 2017 Heyuan Royal Garden Hotel, Beijing, China Won vacant WBO International mini-flyweight title
6 Win 6–0 Joel Taduran UD 10 22 Jul 2017 Sports Complex, Sablayan, Philippines
5 Win 5–0 Marlou Sandoval TKO 2 (10) 4 Jun 2017 Zamboanga Del Norte Cultural Center, Dipolog City, Philippines
4 Win 4–0 Geboi Mansalayao UD 8 18 Feb 2017 Cinema Square Boxing Arena, Makati City, Philippines
3 Win 3–0 Rodel Kirk Pelenio TD 5 (8), 1:25 2 Dec 2016 City Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City, Philippines TD after Barriaga was cut from an accidental head clash
2 Win 2–0 Powell Balaba UD 8 30 Sep 2016 Strike Coliseum, Bacoor, Philippines
1 Win 1–0 Melvin Manangquil UD 6 30 Jul 2016 Robinsons Galleria, Cebu City, Philippines

References
  1. Alison, Mars (31 July 2016). "Ex-Olympian Mark Anthony Barriga wins unanimous decision in pro debut". Rappler. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
  2. https://blogs.wsj.com/indonesiarealtime/2012/07/27/2012-olympic-profile-mark-anthony-barriga/
  3. Mark Anthony Barriga loses to Kazakh foe, Round of 16 The Filipino Scribe, Retrieved Aug 4 2012
  4. Songalia, Ryan (29 May 2016). "2012 Olympic boxer Mark Anthony Barriga to turn pro in June". Rappler. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  5. Aznar, Edri (22 July 2016). "Barriga gets teenage foe". Sun Star Cebu. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
  6. https://www.ringtv.com/462068-mark-anthony-barriga-short-guy-huge-possibilities/
  7. https://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/boxing-mma/154417-jack-tepora-barriga-mandaue-results
  8. https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/manila-times/20170609/281977492595168
  9. https://www.boxingmonthly.com/stories/asian-scene-12/
  10. http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/23490202/mark-anthony-barriga-gets-unanimous-decision-win-gabriel-mendoza
  11. https://powcastsports.com/kyoguchi-disregards-barriga-has-other-plans-in-mind/
  12. https://www.ringtv.com/543891-hiroto-kyoguchi-to-make-108-pound-debut-on-september-25/
  13. https://www.ringtv.com/540146-barriga-licona-to-fight-for-ibf-strawweight-belt-as-kyoguchi-vacates/
  14. https://www.ringtv.com/546427-mark-anthony-barriga-carlos-licona-strawweight-title-fight-lands-on-wilder-fury-card/
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Inaugural champion WBO International mini-flyweight champion
29 September 2017 – November 2017		 Vacant
Title next held by
Jing Xiang
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