Best fights of Mario Barrios
Over 12 years as a professional, Mario Barrios has compiled a 29-3-2 (18) record, including ten title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Mario Barrios loses to Gervonta Davis via KO
On June 26, 2021 Mario Barrios defended his WBA (Regular) super lightweight title against Gervonta Davis. Barrios was 26 years old with a record of 26-0, and Davis was 26 with a record of 24-0. Barrios was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and Davis was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Davis stopped Barrios via TKO in the 11th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
2. Mario Barrios defeats Fabián Maidana
On May 4, 2024 Mario Barrios defended his WBC interim welterweight title against Fabián Maidana. Barrios was 28 years old with a record of 28-2, and Maidana was 31 with a record of 22-2. Barrios was on a 2-fight winning streak and Maidana was on a 4-fight winning streak. Barrios won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Mario Barrios defeats Batyr Akhmedov
On September 28, 2019 Mario Barrios fought Batyr Akhmedov for the vacant WBA (Regular) super lightweight title. Barrios was 24 years old with a record of 24-0, and Akhmedov was 28 with a record of 7-0. Barrios was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Akhmedov was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Barrios won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Mario Barrios defeats Yordenis Ugás
On September 30, 2023 Mario Barrios fought Yordenis Ugás for the vacant WBC interim welterweight title. Barrios was 28 years old with a record of 27-2, and Ugás was 37 with a record of 27-5. Barrios was coming off a win, while Ugás was coming off a loss. Barrios won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Mario Barrios draws with Manny Pacquiao
On July 19, 2025 Mario Barrios defended his WBC welterweight title against Manny Pacquiao. Barrios was 30 years old with a record of 29-2-1, and Pacquiao was 46 with a record of 62-8-2. Pacquiao was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a majority decision.
6. Mario Barrios loses to Keith Thurman via unanimous decision
On February 5, 2022 Mario Barrios faced Keith Thurman in a welterweight bout. Barrios was 26 years old with a record of 26-1, and Thurman was 33 with a record of 29-1. Both Barrios and Thurman were coming off a loss. Barrios lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Thurman.
7. Mario Barrios draws with Abel Ramos
On November 15, 2024 Mario Barrios defended his WBC welterweight title against Abel Ramos. Barrios was 29 years old with a record of 29-2, and Ramos was 33 with a record of 28-6-2. Barrios was on a 3-fight winning streak and Ramos was coming off a win. The fight ended in a split decision.
8. Mario Barrios loses to Ryan Garcia via unanimous decision
On February 21, 2026 Mario Barrios defended his WBC welterweight title against Ryan Garcia. Barrios was 30 years old with a record of 29-2-2, and Garcia was 27 with a record of 24-2. Garcia was coming off a loss. Barrios lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Garcia.
9. Mario Barrios KOs Ryan Karl
On October 31, 2020 Mario Barrios defended his WBA (Regular) super lightweight title against Ryan Karl. Barrios was 25 years old with a record of 25-0, and Karl was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barrios was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Barrios stopped Ryan Karl via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
10. Mario Barrios KOs Eudy Bernardo
On March 10, 2018 Mario Barrios faced Eudy Bernardo. Barrios was 22 years old with a record of 20-0, and Bernardo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barrios was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Barrios stopped Eudy Bernardo via TKO in the 2nd round.