Roy Jones Jr has delivered his ultimate verdict on Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia, envisioning a battle between Garcia’s left hook and Barrios’ relentless strain.
The 2 American welterweights will sq. off within the small hours of tomorrow morning, headlining a Ring Journal present at Las Vegas’ T-Cellular Area.
Regardless of being the defending WBC world champion, many imagine that Barrios, following back-to-back attracts with Abel Ramos and Manny Pacquiao, is much from an elite operator at 147lbs.
Notably towards a 46-year-old Pacquiao final July, the 30-year-old appeared to lack a level of technical prowess that’s wanted on the highest degree.
What he did reveal to a significantly excessive customary, nonetheless, is his capability to struggle at a terrific tempo for 12 rounds.
In stark distinction to this, Garcia produced a largely lacklustre efficiency in his final outing towards Rolando Romero, dropping a unanimous determination after climbing off the canvas in spherical two.
Previous to his second skilled defeat in Might, ‘King Ry’ turned in a much more vigorous show towards Devin Haney, just for his majority determination victory to be overturned to a no-contest.
This was as a result of Garcia had examined optimistic for ostarine, a performance-enhancing substance, which led to him receiving a year-long ban by the New York State Athletic Fee.
Talking with ESPN, pound-for-pound legend Jones has highlighted the 27-year-old’s left hook as a possible issue, whereas additionally admitting that he favours Barrios to get the job carried out.
“I in all probability lean towards Barrios, however it’s a tricky name.
“If Barrios can take Garcia’s hook, he’s bought a great likelihood to win the struggle. And if Garcia can harm him, then Garcia has a greater likelihood to win the struggle.
“However I like Barrios as of late. He simply bought numerous rounds in towards Pacquiao in a struggle I really thought might have gone both means, however he bought the higher of it.
“I hope that’ll give him the arrogance he wants.”
As a key to victory for Barrios, Jones provides that the Texan should maintain his foot on the gasoline and by no means enable Garcia a second to get comfy.
