This Saturday, June 26, Gervonta Davis, the four-time champion in two weight classes, will challenge Mario Barrios, the WBA super-lightweight title-holder at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, USA. The two fighters will square off in a 12-round super lightweight bout.
Date: June 26, 2021, Saturday
Place: The State Farm Arena in Atlanta
Gervonta Davis has moved up two weight classes to create a historic match against Mario Barrios. This weekend, the face-off between the two champions will be the main attraction of the upcoming event. ‘Tank’ Davis, with 24 wins and an undefeated record, is already a champion and has won gold at super featherweight and lightweight. On the other hand, ‘El Azteca’ Barrios is the WBA super-lightweight champion. Last October, after winning the fight against Ryan Karl, he took his record to 256 straight wins. There would be a lot coming up for the boxing fans, but this fight will be truly spectacular.
| Mario Barrios Vs. Gervonta Davis | super lightweight (140 lbs) |
| Erickson Lubin Vs. Jeison Rosario | super welterweight (154 lbs) |
| Batyr Akhmedov Vs. Algenis Mendez | super lightweight (140 lbs) |
| Julian Williams Vs. Brian Mendoza | super welterweight (154 lbs) |
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Davis is hoping to become the three-weight world champion when he squares off against Barrios in Atlanta. We have to see who goes by their words on June 26. While not many anticipated this fight, Gervonta Davis will look to recreate the 2020 knockout of Leo Santa Cruz against Mario Barrios.
When asked about the upcoming boxing championship, Gervonta Davis said, “I have heard talking about the size difference at my last fight with Leo Santa Cruz. They said he was too small, so in this fight against Mario Barrios, I want people to know size is not the only thing. This is one step ahead in chasing greatness. I want to show them, bring anyone in the ring against me, and I’ll beat them. I’m sure I’ll walk down the giant man. I’m going to prove him wrong if he thinks he can easily walk over me.”
Furthermore, Davis added, “No one knows who will be the winner until we get into the ring. I don’t understand who has a better game or a record, but I want to be better than the big man in the ring on Saturday. Greatness is not about stopping; it is about moving on fast no matter what. So I don’t think much about who will be in front of me; the only thing that is in my mind is that I have to win and take one step ahead of greatness. At this time, I don’t want to say anything much about this game or the guy fighting against me; everyone will see when it happens. I have no idea about how Morrison has prepared himself for the fight, but I know I’m ready in every way a fighter should, and I’m going to win this. I don’t need to say this, but I bring something exciting for my fans every time.”
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Birth Name: Mario Thomas Barrios
Alias: El Azteca
Age: 26
Country: USA
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5′10″ / 178cm
Reach: 71″ / 180cm
Residence: San Antonio, Texas, USA
Division: super light
Debut: 2013-11-11
Mario Thomas Barrios is an American professional boxer. As of 2019 rankings, Barrios was named as the seventh-best super lightweight boxer. He has held the WBA (Regular) super lightweight title from the year 2019. Barrios began his professional career in 2013, and today, he is one of the most famous names in professional boxing. Mario Barrios was only six when he started boxing. In 2019, Barrios defeated Batyr Akhmedov by a unanimous decision, emerging the winner of the vacant WBA (Regular) super lightweight title. To recall, last October, Barrios won against Ryan Karl in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
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Birth Name: Gervonta Davis
Alias: Tank
Age: 26
Country: USA
Stance: Southpaw
Height: 5′5½″ / 166cm
Reach: 67½″ / 171cm
Residence: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Division: light
Debut: 2013-02-22
Gervonta "Tank" Davis is an American professional boxer. The WBA Super Featherweight Champion was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on November 17, 1994. Currently, he trains under his long-time coach Calvin Ford in downtown Baltimore, Maryland. The nickname "Tank" happened because his head was way bigger than his body— and his coach gave him that name. Qaadir Gurley, one of the boxers at the gym, noticed Davis's talent while he was practicing during his childhood. He was the one who suggested Ford to train him. By the age of 16, Davis had won the 2x Police Athletic League Tournament (PAL).
In 2012, Davis became a national champion after fighting against Joseph Rodriguez. He made his debut as a professional boxer in 2013 when he was 18 and defeated Desi Williams with a first-round knockout. In 2015, Davis won over Jose Pedraza via an incredible TKO. Currently, Davis holds a record of 21-0-0 with 20 KOs. Since starting his career, Davis has amazed his fans with spectacular performances, and he is still going strong. Gervonta Davis says, "I'm looking forward to yet another inning of my career by winning the upcoming match against Mario Barrios on June 26. With my grit & determination, I want to make youngsters from a background like me believe in their dreams. I'm coming up with an excellent match for my fans."
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