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Barela wins International Mr. Leather title
2023-05-30

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IML45 came to an exciting close at the Auditorium Theater on Sunday Night as the title was awarded to Marcus Barela of Los Angeles, California. Chris Glc of Atlanta, Georgia was awarded first runner up, and Matthew Moody of Phoenix, Arizona was awarded second runner up.

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