Keith Thurman vs. Mario Barrios Betting
Keith Thurman will take on Mario Barrios in a welterweight fight on Saturday, February 5 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds and can be seen on FOX pay-per-view. Thurman is a former welterweight champion who is coming off the only loss in his career, while Barrios is a former super lightweight champion who is coming off the only loss in his career. Thurman is 29-1-1 with 22 knockouts and he is coming off a loss to Manny Pacquiao in July of 2019. Barrios is 26-1 in his career with 17 knockouts and he is coming off a loss to Gervonta Davis in June of last year.
When: Saturday, February 5, 2022
Where: Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Why: Welterweight Fight
On Saturday, February 5, 2022, Keith Thurman (29-1-1, 22 knockouts) will face Mario Barrios (26-1, 17 knockouts) in a 12-round welterweight bout. Specifically, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada is the venue. FOX pay-per-view will provide television coverage.
Keith Thurman vs. Mario Barrios Boxing Odds
Mario Barrios +146
Keith Thurman -185
Total Rounds 10.5
Welterweight Title Bout
Keith Thurman age 33, is a former welterweight title holder. His career record is 29-1-1 with 22 knockouts. Thurman stands five feet, seven-and-one half inches tall and fights from an orthodox stance. Thurman is a native of Clearwater, Florida and currently resides there. Thurman is 4-1 in his last five fights. He is coming off a split decision loss to Manny Pacquiao in July of 2019. Thurman won a majority decision against Josesito Lopez in January of 2019, won by split decision against Danny Garcia in March of 2017, won a unanimous decision against Shawn Porter in June of 2016 and won by 7th round RTD against Luis Collazo in July of 2015.
Barrios, age 26, is a former super lightweight champion. His career record is 26-1 with 17 knockouts. Barrios stands 5 feet, 10 inches tall and fights from an orthodox stance. Barrios is a native of San Antonio, Texas and currently resides there. He is 4-1 in his last five fights. He is coming off an 11th round TKO loss to Gervonta Davis last June. Barrios won by 6th round TKO against Ryan Karl in October of 2020, won a unanimous decision against Batyr Akhmedov in September of 2019, won by 2nd round knockout against Juan Jose Velasco in May of 2019 and won by 4th round knockout against Richard Zamora in February of 2019.
Keith Thurman vs. Mario Barrios
Thurman has been out of action for more than two years, but he says he is ready for this fight. “It’s been a long time coming for my return to the ring, and I can’t wait to compete again,” said Thurman to the media, “In 2022, I will remind the world of boxing that Keith 'One Time' Thurman is a fighter not to forget. I look not to the past nor to the future, I'm back now, and I'm ready to fight. I dream big, and now is the time to make that dream a reality”
Barrios is younger and he has a reach advantage against Thurman but he doesn’t have as much experience. “I’m excited to be making my welterweight debut against a great fighter and former world champion like Keith Thurman,” said Barrios to the media, “A lot of fighters wouldn’t take this fight, but that’s why I wanted it. Both of us like to throw a lot of bombs and I believe this will be an all-out war. The fans know I’m a warrior and that I don’t back down from any challenge, that’s why everyone should order this fight. ‘El Azteca’ is going to make a statement on February 5.”
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