“Both Are Bloody Messes”: Shakur Stevenson, Herring, and Boxing World Have a Blast as Mario Barrios and Abel Ramos Leave It All Inside the Squared Circle

Shockers and upsets are a huge part of the sweet science. Abel Ramos almost gave us one when he took the fight to the champion, Mario Barriosand left the arena with respect and almost with a gold strap. However, the WBC champion held on to his life and title with an anti-climax.

Barrios vs. Ramos went the distance, as the two produced the high-octane fight, with fireworks being a constant feature. But the judges ruled the fight as a split draw, as the judges’ scorecards read 114-112 Ramos, 116-110 Barrios, 113-113. The result ensured the title remained in Barrios’ possession.

Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos: fought like they wanted it all

Barrios started the fight strongly, as he launched his jabs and stacked his attacks behind it. Meanwhile, Ramos targeted the body and tried to close the distance. But Barrios connected with a one-two, dropping the challenger on the mat in the round two. It appeared to be a contest between Barrios’ desire to control the distance and pace with his jab and Ramos’ quest to cut the distance and come inside. But it soon changed when Ramos put the peddle on aggression and his straight right rocked the champion, and after a good follow-up, knocked him down.

Ramos led the fight in the middle rounds, and Barrios’ bleeding nose and swollen face were the testaments to it. But Barrios pulled back the fight in the championship rounds, and the fight ended in a split draw. Fans and pros then turned to their social media handles and shared their opinion of the fight.

Fans blast Barrios and holes in his game

Shakur Stevenson wrote, “Barrios don’t know how to grab when he hurt.”

Jamel Herring said, “This fight has turned out better than expected. I like Barrios but I’m rooting for my guy Ramos.”

Lou DiBella pointed out, “Barrios has NO defense for overhand right. #boxing”

And Rafael penned, “Barrios-Ramos been a heck of a fight. Going to rd 12. Both have been down. Both are bloody messes. #boxing #PaulTyson”

Jake Donovan declared, “They must’ve messed up Sean Wheelock’s scorecard – they gave Barrios 10-8 rd for the 6th ????”

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