Setbacks, rebounds, and ascendence—Mario Barrios represents the typical formula of success in the boxing world. He is your typical no-give-up attitude fighter, who stands tall in the face of adversity and, despite a fall, rebuilds and reinvents himself. His ability has made him a world champion, and this quality will again be tested as he steps inside the squared circle once again to shield his gold strap. But will the fans witness a challenger in Abel Ramos taking over his throne, or will the American fighter solidify his position at the top?

The fans will get their answers as they will witness the two fighters exchange blows and fight for the welterweight title on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson undercard on November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The fight offers fans a high-voltage and electrifying affair between two fighters with fan-friendly styles. So, if you are tuning in to their fight, you can expect fireworks. But before that happens, let’s have a look at how the two boxers stack up.

Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos: Tale of Tape

Barrios, 29, has swayed the fans with his impressive displays as he built his career across multiple divisions and finally reached the welterweight title last year. He started at 140, won the WBA title there, and succumbed to two consecutive defeats, to Gervonta Davis and Keith Thurman. A move up to 147 soon followed, which culminated in the San Antonio native racking up wins against the likes of Yordenis Ugás. Terence Crawford‘s move up resulted in him getting elevated as a full champion, and currently, he boasts an impressive record of 19-2 with 18 KOs.

Whenever you see the WBA champion fight, he employs a jab and puts constant but calculated pressure. His tall stature of 6’0″ (183 cm) allows him to do it, and his long reach of 71″ (180 cm) enables him to dictate the fight’s pace and distance. That’s not it. You will get accustomed to Barrios dropping his opponents with his power and out-muscling them. His KO ratio of 62.07% suggests the same. But can he defend his title for the first time, relying on the same tactics and style?

Ramos, 33, is the older of the two and has more fights under his belt. You can understand why he has emerged as a fan favorite recently, as he puts the pressure on, lets his hands loose, and willingly engages in exchanges. The same aggressive and come-forward style has its drawbacks, reflected in his hiccup-laden resume. The Gettysburg native has lost two of his last 3 fights, dropping his record to 28-6 with 22 KOs. Despite the losses, Ramos goes out and puts on a show for the fans, as his KO ratio of 78.57% suggests the same.

What’s more? Ramos might have to overcome the size disadvantage in the fight, as his height measures 5’9″ (175 cm). He also has a two-inch reach deficit to the champion because of his 69″ (175 cm) reach. How will he cope with the welterweight champion’s towering presence and land shots of his own?

Prediction: who wins it?

What separates Barrios from the rest? It’s his resilience, experience of facing stiffer names across multiple divisions, and ability to adapt. ‘El Azteca’ might have suffered a couple of defeats in his career, but he has learned from those and added more weapons and tricks. His style of employing jabs and calculated risk is perfect to nullify Ramos’ aggressive approach, as he can put him on the bay and unleash powerful punches of his own.

Meanwhile, Ramos has a penchant for body shots and landing straights, as he tends to overlook the counters and rely on his chin to absorb the blows. His focus remains on disrupting his competitors’ rhythm. This approach might leave him vulnerable against Barrios because of their size difference.

You throw into the mix their age difference, their recent form, and the competition they have faced to date, and the champion emerges as a logical choice. However, Ramos can come inside and land a devastating sequence that might flatline Barrios. So, Barrios has to be careful, but we have him winning and making his first successful defense.

What do you make of this coming fight between Mario Barrios and Abel Ramos? Who do you think will leave the arena with a win? Let us know in the comments below.