Mario Barrios was left looking like an 'Avatar' character by KEITH THURMAN after their brutal welterweight bout.
Thurman, the former unified champion, returned to the ring in July 2019 for the first time after defeat to Manny Pacquiao.
After their brutal fight, Keith Thurman left Mario Barrios looking like a 'Avatar' character.
He also marked his return with style, putting on an impressive performance against the rugged American Barrios.
After 12 rounds of intense training, Barrios was almost unrecognizable. Twitter fans compared him to the sci-fi classic Avatar in 2009.
One person said, "Mario Barrios is out there looking like Avatar."
Another stated, "Barrios became an Avatar."
One more: "Barrios got that Avatar nose."
Another added: "Mario 'avatar' Barrios post fight."
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Compubox reports that Thurman hit 181 out of 665 punches with 27% accuracy, while Barrios hit 105 of 492 throws with 21% success.
Thurman, 33 years old, stated that it was a return fight after two-and a half years.
"I wish that I had given my best performance, but I did the best that I could in the circumstances."
Barrios, 26 years old, said that he showed the Mexican warrior within him tonight. Keith Thurman is a great warrior. We gave the fans a great fight.
"I felt I did a great job introducing the welterweight division to me and I'm now ready to face all the big names.
"I promise to always give my fans a thrilling night of boxing, and I can't WAIT to get back in there."
