Comments Thread For: Mario Barrios vs. Naim Nelson Tops PBC on FS1, September 19

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Unbeaten rising contender Mario Barrios (19-0, 11 KOs) will battle Naim Nelson (13-3, 1 KO) in a 10-round super lightweight bout that headlines Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 and BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes Tuesday, September 19 from Sands Bethlehem Events Center in Bethlehem, Pa.
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[rudy]

Dont call a somebody a rising contender if you fighting bums like this Naim Nelson (13-3, 1 KO). the phrase cannot punch his way out of a paper bag

[richardt]

Dont call a somebody a rising contender if you fighting bums like this Naim Nelson (13-3, 1 KO). the phrase cannot punch his way out of a paper bag

Exactly! He should be fighting another prospect or real contender at this point, not some hopeless, powerless fighter.

[Eff Pandas]

Barrios is still just 22 so I can't hate on this fight too hard as this is probably more of a keep busy fight than anything else, but its still a guy on a bad trajectory (lost 3 of his last 4 bouts) that Barrios shouldn't be fighting at this point I'd argue. Get this guy some vets or some other prospects & keep moving him up the ladder & get him some higher level experience.

[SUBZER0ED]

PBC is slipping.

[TreJac]

PBC is slipping.

Its ironic how Bob Arum gets the blame for every decision he makes but pbc gets away with its top fighters refusing to face each other & fighting once per year. At the same time, everyone expects Crawford to face Thurman, Spence, Garcia, Porter, Peterson, Khan one after another! Why should Crawford leave Top Rank for pbc when those guys refuse to fight other top guys?

[SUBZER0ED]

Its ironic how Bob Arum gets the blame for every decision he makes but pbc gets away with its top fighters refusing to face each other & fighting once per year. At the same time, everyone expects Crawford to face Thurman, Spence, Garcia, Porter, Peterson, Khan one after another! Why should Crawford leave Top Rank for pbc when those guys refuse to fight other top guys?

It's a wonder PBC fighters are even earning a living.