MARK Barriga failed in his world title bid for the second straight time, losing by unanimous decision against defending WBO light-flyweight champion Jonathan Gonzalez of Puerto Rico on Saturday in Florida.
Mark Barriga vs Jonathan Gonzalez recap
The Filipino Olympian got dominated in the 12-round bout and lost by scores of 117-111, 117-111, and 115-113.
Barriga previously lost in his first world title fight in 2018 against Carlos Licona, who also win by unanimous decision to retain his IBF minimumweight crown.
The 29-year-old Barriga is now 13-2 in his career, with two KOs.
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