LAS VEGAS (January 31, 2022) - Top welterweights of this era “Showtime” Shawn Porter, Danny “Swift” Garcia and Yordenis Ugas have weighed in on the return of former unified welterweight champion Keith “One Time” Thurman. Thurman takes on former super lightweight champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios this Saturday, February 5 in the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Watch the video of their analysis here:
The pay-per-view telecast will begin at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and also features four-division champion Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz dueling Keenan “Bedo” Carbajal in the co-main event of the four-fight lineup.
Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, are on sale now and are available at axs.com.
Two-time welterweight champion Porter, former two-division champion Garcia and current WBA Welterweight World Champion Ugas had plenty to share regarding Thurman’s anticipated return. The former WBA and WBC champion at 147-pounds, Thurman reached the pinnacle of the sport with memorable victories over both Porter and Garcia during his extended run atop the division.
Check out what Porter, Garcia and Ugas reveal about the return of Keith “One Time” Thurman in this video HERE.
ABOUT THURMAN VS. BARRIOS
Thurman vs. Barrios will see former unified welterweight world champion Keith “One Time’’ Thurman return to the ring to take on former super lightweight world champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a 12-round welterweight showdown that headlines a jam-packed FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View lineup on Saturday, February 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
In the co-feature, four-division world champion Leo “El Terremoto’’ Santa Cruz will battle Keenan “Bedo’’ Carbajal in a 10-round super featherweight match, while rising unbeaten Jesus “Mono” Ramos duels Vladimir Hernandez in a 10-round showdown. The pay-per-view telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT with former two-division champion Luis “Pantera” Nery battling unbeaten Carlos Castro in a 10-round super bantamweight duel
Viewers can live stream the PBC shows on the FOX Sports and FOX NOW apps or at FOXSports.com. In addition, all programs are available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app.
