Mark Anthony Barriga was born in Danao, Cebu, Philippines on June 11, 1993. He made his professional debut at the age of 23 years on July 30, 2016 against Melvin Manangquil. Barriga defeated Manangquil via 6-round unanimous decision, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Barriga got his first shot at a world title at the age of 25 after 9 professional fights. On December 1, 2018 Barriga challenged Carlos Licona's IBF strawweight title but lost via 12-round split decision.
Barriga's latest fight was a unanimous decision loss to Jonathan González at age 29, on June 24, 2022, in which he was fighting for the WBO light-flyweight title.
Some of Mark Anthony Barriga's best fights so far have been against Wittawas Basapean. For a complete list of Barriga's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Mark Anthony Barriga".
Barriga has just 2 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Mark Anthony Barriga Losses".
# | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
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13 | Jun 24, 2022 | 29 | Jonathan González 31 25-3-1 | loss | UD 12 |
12 | Oct 29, 2021 | 28 | Ramel Antaran | win | UD 8 |
11 | Mar 27, 2021 | 27 | Junuel Lacar | win | RTD 4 |
10 | Dec 01, 2018 | 25 | Carlos Licona | loss | SD 12 |
9 | May 13, 2018 | 24 | Gabriel Mendoza | win | UD 12 |
8 | Dec 16, 2017 | 24 | Glenne Calacar | win | UD 10 |
7 | Sep 29, 2017 | 24 | Samartlek Kokietgym 32 33-6 | win | UD 10 |
6 | Jul 22, 2017 | 24 | Joel Taduran | win | UD 10 |
5 | Jun 04, 2017 | 23 | Marlou Sandoval | win | TKO 2 |
4 | Feb 18, 2017 | 23 | Geboi Mansalayao | win | UD 8 |
3 | Dec 02, 2016 | 23 | Rodel Kirk Pelenio | win | TD 5 |
2 | Sep 30, 2016 | 23 | Powell Balaba | win | UD 8 |
1 | Jul 30, 2016 | 23 | Melvin Manangquil | win | UD 6 |