The 31-month layoff didn’t seem to affect Keith Thurman much in a unanimous-decision victory over Mario Barrios Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Thurman fought for the first time since losing a split decision to Manny Pacquiao in July 2019, but came out strong and dominated the first few rounds, moving well and showing his power. But can he beat the top fighters sin the division? Should he take another tune-up fight or challenge for a title?
In the co-main event of Thurman-Barrios, Leo Santa Cruz looked like his old self in a one-sided unanimous decision over Keenan Carbajal. Santa Cruz threw almost 800 punches on the night, and looked crisp with his combinations. And while the fight was at 130 pounds, Santa Cruz still owns the WBA featherweight belt, creating multiple options in different divisions for his next fight. So what can we expect from a revitalized Santa Cruz?
