By Pepe Rodriguez

Later tonight, WBC international super flyweight champion Mariana 'La Barbie' Juarez defends her crown against Japan's two-time former champion, Naoko Fujioka. The clash headlines the card “Samurai Challenge” and takes place at the Naucalpan de Juarez Municipal Palace in the State of Mexico. Mariana looked fit and confident following a rugged three week stint to complete her preparations at the high altitude Otomi Ceremonial Center, perched in the mountains above Toluca. Mariana who smiled sweetly,  praised her presumptive opponent and said she's ready for anything.