Mario Barrios: My skill and boxing intelligence would give me an advantage against Garcia
Mario Barrios acknowledged that a fight with Garcia would be very exciting and now this could become a reality because they are close to finalizing an agreement
Mario Barrios, WBC welterweight champion, stated that his skill and boxing intelligence would give him an advantage against Ryan Garcia if they were to face each other.
In an interview last year with Sean Zittel, Barrios acknowledged that a fight with Garcia would be very exciting and now this could become a reality because, according to reports, They are close to finalizing a deal.
“It would be a great fight. It would be very exciting, but overall, my boxing skills and my boxing intelligence would give me the advantage in that fight. We are two completely different people, especially in the way we present ourselves. But he's doing very well now,” he said.
These statements from Mario Barrios resurfaced after it became known that he is in negotiations with Ryan Garcia, but this news has not been well received by fans because they think the Californian is being given an unfair opportunity.
Previously, King Ry had expressed his interest in facing the WBC champion to win the title and seek a money fight against Manny Pacquiao or a rematch with Rolando 'Rolly' Romero.
Remember that Barrios fought to a draw with Manny Pacquiao and retained his WBC championship. He was expected to have a rematch with the Filipino – who will return to action in January – but the former eight-division champion is now aiming for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Ryan Garcia, on the other hand, is coming off a loss to Rolly Romero last May. The fighter of Puerto Rican descent completely dominated him and ultimately took the victory by unanimous decision (115-112, 115-112, 118-109). Furthermore, 'Rolly' captured the World Boxing Association (WBA) 147-pound belt. This was the third time King Ry has missed the opportunity to become a world champion. Mario Barrios, 30, retained his WBC welterweight title after drawing for the second consecutive time. The American has a record of 39 wins (18 by knockout), two losses and two draws as a professional.Ryan Garcia, 25, returned to action after a year-long doping suspension and suffered his second career loss. The Mexican-American has a professional record of 24 wins (20 by knockout), two losses, and one no contest.