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Mariana “Barby” Juárez — The Heart of Mexican Women’s Boxing

| January 29, 2026

Mariana “Barby” Juárez — The Heart of Mexican Women’s Boxing In the grand tapestry of world boxing, few figures embody longevity, grit, and cultural resonance quite like María Anastasia “Mariana” Juárez Trejo, known to fans simply as Mariana “Barby” Juárez. For more than a quarter-century, she has stood as a dominant force inside the ropes […]

Mariana “Barbie” Juarez’s State of Address

| February 28, 2017

With the retirement of Ana Maria “Guerrera” Torres and Jackie “Aztec Princess” Nava currently serving as a senator in the Mexican government, Mariana “Barbie” Juarez (44-9-4, 17KO) is the most recognized Mexican female fighter of her generation.   The Mexico City native has captured major world titles in two different divisions, flyweight and super flyweight, […]