Mario Barrios vs. Gervonta Davis Betting
Mario Barrios has held the World Boxing Association world super lightweight title since 2019 and will put his title belt on the line against Gervonta Davis on June 26, 2021. Barrios is undefeated in his 26 professional fights and has earned trust and credibility with gamblers as a result. Davis will not be an easy out as a former lightweight champion in the World Boxing Association and the super featherweight title in the International Boxing Federation. Davis is also undefeated and known as a knockout machine with a KO ratio of 96%. In like manner to Barrios, Davis commands the respect of the gambling community.
When: Saturday, June 26, 2021
Where: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
Why: WBA Super Lightweight Title
The World Boxing Association world super lightweight title will be on the line on June 26, 2021, when Mario Barrios (26-0, 17 knockouts) faces Gervonta Davis (24-0, 23 knockouts) at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. This fight is scheduled for 12 rounds and can be seen on Showtime Pay Per View.
Mario Barrios vs. Gervonta Davis Boxing Odds
Mario Barrios +328
Gervonta Davis -460
WBA Super Lightweight Title
Mario Barrios, age 26, is ranked 9th in the world with a career record of 26 wins and no losses. Barrios has a total of 17 knockout wins for his career. He stands at five feet, ten inches tall with a reach of 71 inches, and fights from an orthodox stance. Barrios is a native of San Antonio, Texas, where he still resides.
Barrios last stepped into the ring on October 31, 2020, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, when he faced Ryan Karl for the World Boxing Association world super lightweight title. Barrios scored a 6th round knockout win in a fight that was scheduled for 12 rounds. It was the first title defense for Barrios, who won the belt on September 28, 2019, in a 12 round unanimous decision win over Batyr Akhmedov.
Gervonta Davis, age 26, is ranked 1st in the world with a career record of 24 wins and no losses. Davis has 23 career knockout wins. Davis stands at five feet, 5.5 inches tall with a reach of 67.5 inches, and fights from a southpaw stance. He is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, where he still resides.
Davis last fought on October 31, 2020, when he faced Leo Santa Cruz at the Alamodome in San Antonio. At stake were the World Boxing Association and World Boxing Association super world featherweight title. Davis won the fight in a 6th round knockout. Since 2017, Davis has been a world champion in some form and has taken part in eight consecutive world championship fights.
Mario Barrios vs. Gervonta Davis
Mario Barrios is the rare defending world champion that is installed as an underdog. Certainly, Davis is a worthy and understandable favorite. But Barrios is the toughest opponent that Davis has faced in his career. Quality underdogs such as Barrios are a rare find.
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