Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos: Fight Odds and Statistics
On November 15 in Arlington, USA, a fight for the WBC welterweight title will take place on the undercard of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson showdown. The champion, Mario Barrios, will face the challenger, Abel Ramos.
Below are the fighters' odds, stats, and fight schedule as analyzed by Ready to Fight.
Mario Barrios
Country: USA
Age: 29
Weight Class: Welterweight (66.7 kg)
Height: 183 cm
Reach: 180 cm
Stance: Orthodox
Record: 29 wins (18 by KO), 2 losses, 0 draws
KO Rate: 62.1%
Total Career Rounds: 186
Recent Fights:
- Win by unanimous decision (UD 12) – Fabian Andres Maidana
- Win by unanimous decision (UD 12) – Yordenis Ugas
- Win by technical knockout (TKO 8) – Jovanie Santiago
- Loss by unanimous decision (UD 12) – Keith Thurman
- Loss by technical knockout (TKO 11) – Gervonta Davis
Rounds in Last 5 Fights: 55
Average Rounds per Fight in Recent Fights: 11
Longest and Shortest Recent Fights:
Longest – 12 rounds (UD win) / Shortest – 8 rounds (TKO win)
Win Rate in Recent Fights: 60%
Loss Rate in Recent Fights: 40%
KO Rate in Recent Fights: 20%
Ring Activity in Recent Fights: 0.8 fights per year
Combined Opponent Record at Fight Time: 116 wins, 10 losses, 1 draw
Best Opponent Record: Gervonta Davis (24-0 at fight time)
Least Successful Opponent Record: Yordenis Ugas (27 wins, 5 losses at fight time)
Average Punches in Recent Fights:
- Jabs: 154/681 (31.9%)
- Power Punches: 109/353 (29.8%)
- Total: 263/1033
- Overall Accuracy: 25.5%
Abel Ramos
Country: USA
Age: 33
Weight Class: Welterweight (66.7 kg)
Height: 175 cm
Reach: 175 cm
Stance: Orthodox
Record: 28 wins (22 by KO), 6 losses, 2 draws
KO Rate: 78.6%
Total Career Rounds: 183
Recent Fights:
- Win by technical knockout (TKO 5) – Juan Ramon Guzman
- Loss by majority decision (MD 12) – Cody Crowley
- Loss by unanimous decision (UD 10) – Luke Santamaria
- Win by corner retirement (RTD 6) – Omar Figueroa Jr.
- Loss by split decision (SD 12) – Yordenis Ugas
Rounds in Last 5 Fights: 45
Average Rounds per Fight in Recent Fights: 9
Longest and Shortest Recent Fights:
Longest – 12 rounds (MD loss) / Shortest – 5 rounds (TKO win)
Win Rate in Recent Fights: 40%
Loss Rate in Recent Fights: 60%
KO Rate in Recent Fights: 40%
Ring Activity in Recent Fights: 1 fight per year
Combined Opponent Record at Fight Time: 103 wins, 9 losses, 3 draws
Best Opponent Record: Cody Crowley (21-0 at fight time)
Least Successful Opponent Record: Yordenis Ugas (25 wins, 4 losses at fight time)
Average Punches in Recent Fights:
- Jabs: 63/398 (15.8%)
- Power Punches: 100/303 (33%)
- Total: 163/701
- Overall Accuracy: 23.3%
Fighting Styles and Techniques
This is set to be one of the most exciting bouts in Arlington’s boxing lineup. Both fighters have an aggressive edge that promises to keep fans entertained, paired with enough technique to avoid a brawl. Both Barrios and Ramos have the skill to strike offensively while engaging in aggressive counter-punching. However, their effectiveness varies; Barrios excels at using his reach, catching opponents off guard while on the retreat. Ramos, on the other hand, sometimes lacks the patience needed to secure wins in matches he could have taken.
Expect Ramos to push forward with aggression, while Barrios may opt to play a waiting game, working from a distance and capitalizing on openings.
Age and Experience
Barrios, at 29, is four years younger than Ramos, but they’re relatively equal in experience. Barrios has faced names like Batyr Akhmedov, Gervonta Davis, Keith Thurman, Jovanie Santiago, and Yordenis Ugas. Ramos has fought Regis Prograis, Maurice Hooker, Ivan Baranchyk, Omar Figueroa Jr., Cody Crowley, and Yordenis Ugas.
While Ramos’s list may include more notable opponents, he also has six career losses, including four from these names and a draw with Hooker. Ramos has often come up short in close bouts, lacking in precision, skills, or stamina when it counts. Given their recent performances, Barrios appears to have the edge.
Punch Output in Recent Fights
Both fighters are highly active in the ring but adapt their style to their opponent. For instance, against Yordenis Ugas, Barrios threw over 800 punches, while Ramos threw only 626 against the same opponent.
Statistically, Barrios’s output favors him, but this doesn’t necessarily mean he will relentlessly throw punches in this fight. He may adopt a counter-punching approach, using his reach and combinations to control distance. With better overall accuracy, Barrios is likely to have more successful attacks.
Fight Activity
Barrios fought once in 2024 and twice in 2023, while Ramos has averaged one fight per year since 2021. The last time Ramos fought twice in a year was in 2020.
Results and consistency also weigh in Barrios’s favor, as he hasn’t lost since 2022, when he went the distance with Keith Thurman. Since then, he’s claimed three consecutive victories, including a title win over Ugas and a successful defense.
Punching Power
Statistically, Ramos has more knockouts. However, neither fighter holds a distinct power advantage. Both Barrios and Ramos pack a solid punch, capable of knocking down opponents. While Barrios holds a slight advantage in precision and technique, Ramos still poses a knockdown threat.
Chin and Durability
Both fighters have one loss by stoppage, with Ramos’s coming in 2015 to Regis Prograis after his corner stopped the fight. Barrios was knocked out by Gervonta Davis, currently one of boxing’s most powerful KO artists.
Both have proven they can endure hard punches from top power-punchers.
Location and Familiarity
Neither fighter has fought at AT&T Stadium or in Arlington before. However, Barrios is a Texas native, with his hometown only about four hours from Arlington. This slight hometown advantage could influence the crowd’s support.
Psychology and Recent Success
Barrios is on an upswing, with three straight wins, a title acquisition, and a successful defense. He has confidently completed 12 rounds twice in a row and proved his mettle against Ugas, landing an impressive volume of punches.
For Ramos, this fight represents a major opportunity he has reached following some recent losses. While Ramos is a stylistically good match, his title shot, earned after beating Juan Ramon Guzman, is somewhat questionable. With bigger future opponents on the horizon and possible unification bouts (e.g., against Jaron Ennis), Barrios is unlikely to relinquish his title to Ramos.
Ready to Fight’s Win Probability:
- Mario Barrios: 58%
- Abel Ramos: 42%