Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia is set for February 21st

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  1. Chuck Norris

    Chuck Norris Obsessed with Boxing

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    WBC title on the line. Both are winless in their last two fights.
     
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  2. MagnificentMatt

    MagnificentMatt Beterbiev literally kills Plant and McCumby 2v1 Full Member

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    Garcia should win, but at this point, I have absolutely no idea what to expect of that guy..
     
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  3. TNSNO1878

    TNSNO1878 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    147 is a horrible, thin division at the moment. That said, these 2 shouldn't be anywhere near a world title, especially Garcia. Barrios might be the worst world champion at any weight at the moment. I would be surprised if Garcia doesn't knock him out, but how 2 guys who don't crack the top 20 have managed to position themselves to fight for the WBC strap is extraordinary, really. No winners here.
     
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  4. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Only the WBC can manage to give a fighter a title shot after a bad loss
     
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  5. Dorrian_Grey

    Dorrian_Grey It came to me in a dream Full Member

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    What kind of dirt could Mario Barrios possibly have on Al Haymon to mean that he's given this many opportunities and PPV headliners?
     
  6. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Even Pacquiao thought Barrios was easy pickings and almost won it
     
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  7. Rilz

    Rilz Ball don't lie! Full Member

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    King Ry wins. Then Pacman beats Ryan for the title, and rights the wrong from the Barrios fight.
     
  8. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    This fight could go either way you never know what to expect from Garcia.
     
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  9. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Garcia can be good but usually isnt.

    Barrios is just bang on average though, actually probably below that in his last few fights.
     
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  10. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member

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    Romero beat Garcia cause he had pop in his punches. Garcia was hesitant to throw in fear of getting stopped again. All Romero did was pressure and Garcia just shelled up. Barrios does not have that power. Barrios will lose this.
     
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  11. Pepsi Dioxide

    Pepsi Dioxide Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Two guys just falling up!

    For laughs I hope it's a war and ends in a draw!
     
  12. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    Idt pac beats Ryan
     
  13. Rilz

    Rilz Ball don't lie! Full Member

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    Maybe not, that's how I'd like it to play out though.
     
  14. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I hope Mario whips him so we can be done with the "Garcia" saga.
    And if he can get out of the first 3 rounds he might grind down Ryan.
     
  15. SquaredCircle

    SquaredCircle Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Two pound-for-pound greats. I hope I have an opportunity to pay $75 for this on PPV.