Barrios vs Fabian Maidana Prediction 5 May 2024

On May 6th, a major boxing night will take place, with the co-main event being the fight for the title of the interim world champion according to the WBC in the welterweight division. American Mario Barrios will defend the title against the challenge of Argentine Fabian Maidana at the legendary "T-Mobile Arena" in Las Vegas.

Barrios was undefeated in pro until he met Gervonta Davis in 2021. He was prematurely stopped by "Tank" and decided to move up to welterweight, but there he immediately lost to Keith Thurman - not the best start in the new weight class. However, Mario regrouped and returned to the winning path. At the beginning of last year, he knocked out Jovanie Santiago in a dispute for the WBA Continental Americas title, and in September, he confidently won on points against Yordenis Ugas, taking the vacant WBC interim champion belt.

For his opponent Maidana, this will be the first fight for the world champion title, albeit an interim one. He earned this chance thanks to last year's victory over Edwin Bennett for the WBC Latino belt, knocking out his opponent in the third round. Moreover, Fabian managed not only to take the title but also to defend it twice. The Argentine broke the resistance of Helaha Rodriguez and Israel Lopez.

Of course, a huge advantage is on the side of the champion. He will be the most challenging test in the Argentine's career and, most likely, will win. As a bet, we suggest playing the option that the fight will not go to a decision. Both guys have knockout power and have proven it in a series of recent fights.