An average of nearly 1 million viewers watched FOX’s two-bout broadcast Saturday night before Premier Boxing Champions moved the remainder of the Keith Thurman-Mario Barrios undercard to the network’s pay-per-view platform.
LAS VEGAS – Ryan Karl made Omar Juarez work Saturday for what initially looked like it would be an easy victory on the Keith Thurman-Mario Barrios undercard.
Santa Cruz-Carbajal, Nery-Castro, Ramos-Hernandez Weights Photos Gallery - Former world champions Keith “One Time” Thurman and Mario “El Azteca” Barrios went face-to-face at the official weigh-in for their showdown that headlines a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View this Saturday, February 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. (photos by Ryan Hafey)
LAS VEGAS – Mario Barrios joked that his family was much happier to be around him in the final few days that led to him making weight late Friday morning.
Super lightweight contender Omar “El Relámpago” Juarez previewed his upcoming showdown against Ryan “Cowboy” Karl before they square off in the co-main event of PBC action on FOX and FOX Deportes this Saturday, February 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Ramos, Hernandez Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - Fighters competing on the Keith Thurman vs. Mario Barrios undercard previewed their respective matchups during a press conference Thursday before they enter the ring this Saturday, February 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. (photos by Ryan Hafey)
SAN ANTONIO – Mario Barrios started slower than he would’ve liked Saturday night, but Barrios eventually delivered the knockout of Ryan Karl that he expected. Barrios knocked out Karl in the sixth round of their scheduled 12-round, 140-pound title fight on the Gervonta Davis-Leo Santa Cruz undercard at Alamodome, where his hometown fans cheered wildly. Referee Luis Pabon stopped their bout at 2:23 of the sixth round, once Barrios’ left hand sent a bloodied and battered Karl to the canvas.
Barrios, Karl Scorecard BoxingScene Live - Three-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis and four-division champion Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz squared off at the official weigh-in for their highly anticipated SHOWTIME PPV (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) main event showdown taking place this Saturday, October 31 from Alamodome in San Antonio in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. (photos by Esther Lin)
SAN ANTONIO – The pressure, as far as Ryan Karl can tell, all lies on Mario Barrios. The 25-year-old Barrios is the fighter defending his title Saturday night at the same venue where he graduated from high school, before an adoring throng of his hometown fans. If Barrios beats Karl, he’ll become the first boxer from San Antonio to successfully defend a world title.
SAN ANTONIO – Gervonta Davis looked relaxed before he stepped on the scale Friday afternoon. Davis and his entire team still collectively breathed a sigh of relief when it read 129.8 pounds. After months of speculation regarding Davis’ ability to make weight, the unbeaten Baltimore native officially came in slightly under the contracted maximum of 130 pounds for his 12-round fight against Leo Santa Cruz on Saturday night at Alamodome.