Former welterweight world champion Keith Thurman returns to the ring following a lengthy absence against Mario Barrios
Former world champion Keith Thurman returns to the ring for the first time since July 2019 when he takes on Mario Barrios as he begins his comeback at welterweight.
Thurman’s last fight came against Manny Pacquiao, where he lost on splot decision, while Barrios fought most recently at 140lbs in June last year.
There he was knocked out by Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis in the eleventh, and he moves up from 140lbs in search of a return to winning ways.
There’s also a fight featuring on the card is four-division world champion Leo Santa Cruz, who will face Keenan Carbajal in a super featherweight contest.
Here’s everything you need to know about Thurman vs. Barrios.
When is Thurman vs. Barrios tonight?
- Date: Saturday, February 5
- Main card: 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. GMT
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 12 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. GMT
The main card is set to get underway at 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. GMT with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 12 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. GMT. As ever with live fight nights, these timings could change.
What channel/stream is Thurman vs. Barrios tonight?
- U.S.: Fox Sports PPV (Price: $74.99)
- UK: Fite TV (Price: $9.99)
Fox Sports PPV will air the fight in the U.S. where fans will have to pay $74.99 to watch the fight, UK fight fans can find Thurman vs. Barrios on Fite TV for $9.99.
Where is the Thurman vs. Barrios fight tonight?
The fight takes place at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Keith Thurman record and bio
- Nationality: United States of America
- Date of Birth: November 23, 1988
- Height: 5′ 9.5″
- Reach: 69″
- Total Fights: 30
- Record: 29-1 (22 KOs)
Mario Barrios Record and Bio
- Nationality: United States of America
- Date of Birth: May 18, 1995
- Height: 5′ 10″
- Reach: 71″
- Total Fights: 27
- Record: 26-1 (17 KOs)
Thurman vs. Barrios fight card
- Keith Thurman vs. Mario Barrios; Welterweight
- Leo Santa Cruz vs. Keenan Carbajal; Super featherweight
- Jesus Ramos vs. Vladimir Hernandez; Super welterweight
- Luis Nery vs. Carlos Castro; Super bantamweight
