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Thurman vs. Barrios FITE TV Live Stream

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Thurman vs. Barrios FITE TV Live Stream

Thurman vs. Barrios will headline a FOX Athletics PBC Pay out-Per-Check out from Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Vacation resort and On line casino in Las Vegas, with the spend-for every-look at telecast commencing at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

Enthusiasts outside the house the US can watch the full battle card on FITETV:

- Boxing News 24, Keith Thurman, Leo Santa Cruz boxing photo and news image

4 of the top rated trainers in the sport, Robert García, Derrick James, Stephen “Breadman” Edwards, and Ismael Salas, previewed the approaching showdown in between former unified welterweight champion Keith “One Time” Thurman and previous super light-weight champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios all through a virtual media roundtable Tuesday primary up to fight evening this Saturday, February 5.

Tickets for the are living occasion, which TGB Promotions encourage, are on sale now and are available at axs.com.

In this article is what the trainers experienced to say Tuesday:

ROBERT GARCIA

“Mario Barrios is a young fighter who wishes to be wonderful. He hasn’t experienced the paydays that Thurman has, which offers him a great opportunity. He understands that a earn in this article will change his everyday living. I have several fighters from San Antonio like Barrios is, and I know he’s a incredibly focused fighter who’s constantly teaching. He’s likely to do what ever it takes to acquire this combat.

“Barrios is moving up in bodyweight, which is a problem, but he’s huge plenty of and tall enough that he may well be even greater as a welterweight. I assume he’s obtained a terrific possibility of beating Thurman.

“Thurman hits extremely really hard, so Barrios has to force smartly. He just cannot attain on his punches, and he has to make confident he has his arms up. I see this as a shut combat that is likely to go the length. I consider Barrios is going to acquire this fight. I could see a break up final decision.

“Thurman has exceptional encounter and has been in entire world-course fights numerous times. He has to go out there and be himself. He can not get caught up in Barrios’ recreation prepare. He has to use his angles and uncover his punches.

“When Mikey Garcia was off for two and a half years, he was not a major title nevertheless and was however genuinely hungry and in the health club all the time. When he arrived back again, he came back again strong. Thurman has designed hundreds of thousands of pounds, and that can make you at ease. We’re heading to discover out how committed he is due to the fact those people big paydays can adjust your operate routines.”

DERRICK JAMES

“You have to have an considerable training camp to overcome ring rust. When Errol Spence Jr. fought Danny Garcia, we worked on quite a few issues, and one particular of these was building back up his athleticism. 1 of the keys to Keith’s results has usually been his athleticism. He’s heading to have to have that, and that is fleeting.

“This combat will depend on the variety of fighter Thurman is ideal now and if Barrios can apply his force. I think this will be a excellent struggle and that it is going the length.

“Keith Thurman bins intelligently, but what helps him in the ring is his capacity to go. We’re heading to be able to tell how rigorous his instruction camp was.

“Thurman is likely to have to alter to Barrios’ pace. I imagine there will be some tension on him to capture up with the fighter shifting up in weight. There is pressure on each individual soldier, but I also know that Thurman desires to shut up his critics.

“I believe this battle is about strain. I believe that that Barrios has to be aggressive. He has to make positive Keith Thurman isn’t himself. Thurman is excellent if you let him be terrific. If Barrios can disrupt Thurman, it’ll be to his benefit. If he lets Thurman sit back again, Thurman is heading to box phenomenally.”

STEPHEN EDWARDS

“Thurman moves, but his motion is not overly successful. He glides all-around the ring and jumps in and out with huge shots. If Barrios fights the type of combat exactly where he’s placing stress on Thurman, he’s going to have a whole lot of accomplishment. You have to phase to Keith Thurman. If you give him place, you give him a prospect to load up with his punches. I think Barrios will earn this fight.

“When Julian Williams obtained clipped by Jermall Charlo with that significant shot, I compartmentalized that for him. I explained to him he was battling a good combat, and you have to give the opponent credit rating. I permit him spar with no headgear on the very first time he sparred, so he knew I experienced assurance in him.

I also despatched him out to spar with Gennadiy Golovkin, so he could see that any person can get clipped like that. Barrios acquired stopped by Gervonta Davis, but which is not the conclude of the world for him. How fighters bounce back from that does count on what sort of human being you are. He would seem like a person who will be able to set that at the rear of him.

“I would not be surprised if both equally guys get damage in this combat. There could be some controversy in this battle.

“I believe there’s a lot of tension on Keith Thurman in this combat. Thurman went into the Manny Pacquiao fight contemplating he would have that name on his way to superstar status. Shedding that fight is likely to harm the moi. The force on Barrios is due to the fact no youthful fighter wants to shed two arguments in a row and go to the back of the line. Thurman is familiar with there is a substantial combat for him down the line if he can get earlier Barrios, which provides stress.

“Fighters don’t admit it, but there is a distinct sort of hunger when fighters are doing work toward that title shot. It is various than at the time you get it. Even in Thurman’s key, he was only fighting the moment a 12 months. Boxing is a game of skill, and you build ability with repetition. You do not get far better at doing something by not accomplishing it for an extended time. I consider which is likely to make this battle extra aggressive than persons assume.”

ISMAEL SALAS

“The most vital issue in sporting activities is longevity. It’s a hugely-coordinated activity, and you have to be explosive. To stay at a superior amount in that classification. Ring rust is a thing you have to deal with.

“You have to regulate the depth of the work to hold a more expert fighter refreshing. But at the exact time, you have to keep the boxing ability at a substantial stage. Those reaction instances want to be sharp.

“I feel that the very best prospect Thurman has is in rounds 4 by means of six with a stoppage. If it goes the length, I feel it’s a close selection for Barrios. If Thurman can handle the tempo of the battle, he can gain.

“I perform with a veteran fighter in Erislandy Lara, we really don’t have a day for his next fight yet, but we have been doing the job three times a 7 days for the final two months. Since we’re preserving his ability and his stamina up, that is the way to offer with ring rust when you are later on in your job.

“I believe Thurman shed the struggle with Manny Pacquiao since he lost the capacity to handle the aggression of Pacquiao. He was there in entrance of Manny Pacquiao, and Pacquiao got him early, and that altered the whole fight.

“Aggression is the way to beat aggression. Barrios requirements to preserve a strong entrance hand in this battle, with his jab, and also with mixing up these punches.”

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