Click here to watch today’s boxing live on DAZN!

Surprisingly, Barboza is listed as slightly weaker compared to Sims. On DraftKings, Sims is a -170 favorite and Barboza is a +135 underdog. This is Arnold’s first match since losing a unanimous decision to Teofimo Lopez in Novel York last May. Many believe Sims is the better boxer and will look to overtake Barboza by controlling the distance and boxing him to the outside.

However, Barboza has other plans. The extra weight was beneficial for Barboza because he didn’t have to cut as much weight as before. They can follow the diet in a more comfortable way and without having to make any effort to lose weight.

At yesterday’s weigh-in, he said: “I feel faster, stronger. As you know, last night I drank coconut water, I drank water and I ate three hard-boiled eggs before I went to bed. I’ve never done that before. So yes, I’ll feel better. I’ll feel stronger. You know, I feel rested, I feel good.” This could be another Arnold who used the losses and the time in between to get better. He said he learned a lot from the defeat and improved because of it.

As for Kenneth, we have a boxer who has fought in multiple divisions, on and off, fighting at both 140 and 147. His last match was in his hometown against Oscar Duarte last August in Chicago. He seemed much leaner and more muscular than yesterday. He didn’t look physically imposing, he seemed a bit cushioned in the middle of his body.

Although he fought at 140 pounds against Duarte, he physically looked more impressive. This may indicate his preparation for the match. Although he survived the match with Oscar, he suffered some punishment in the fight.

When asked how he can neutralize and counter Sims’ boxing abilities, Barboza replied: “Well, you know, I’m a good boxer too. Um, I’ve fought some really good boxers. You know, I just feel like we’re versatile, like he is. So we’ll be able to counter whatever he wants to bring.”

Barboza has faced mobile boxers in the past, against Sean McComb and Teofimo Lopez. And that’s what Kenneth will want to take advantage of. If Arnold, as he says, takes the time to improve and uses his three-inch reach advantage, he could cause problems for Sims when they get on the field.

He will need to utilize precise timing to catch him from the inside and attack the body to sluggish him down. Barboza has a better resume and is more experienced against top-level competition, having fought the likes of Jack Catterall, Jose Ramirez and Lopez. Victory is within his reach if he fights intelligently; can defeat opponents.

Boxing has produced many champions with long winning streaks, but very few retire undefeated. Two of the most celebrated undefeated careers in the sport belong to Rocky Marciano and Floyd Mayweather Jr., whose perfect records still serve as a benchmark every time another fighter begins to approach the finish line undefeated.

Click here to sign up for our FREE newsletter

Related boxing news:

Last updated: 14/03/2026 at 15:08

Gervonta Davis is reportedly planning to return to the ring this summer, and a rematch with the former 140-pound world champion appears to be a real possibility.

The 31-year-old has not fought since a controversial draw with Lamont Roach, who was saddened that he did not score a shock victory in March 2025.

Later that year, “Tank” was reportedly in talks for an immediate rematch with Roach, only to have an exhibition fight with Jake Paul instead.

This is a chance though collapsed after Davis was taken to civil courtwhich resulted in Paul facing Anthony Joshua in December instead.

Then, earlier this year, it was revealed that Davis had an arrest warrant out for his arrest on charges related to battery, false imprisonment and attempted kidnapping.

As a result, the hard-hitting southpaw was stripped of his WBA lightweight world title, but was named “intermission champion,” meaning he could potentially be reinstated as the full 135-pound champion.

However, – reports Mike Coppinger from Ring magazine that Davis is considering a rematch with Isaac Cruz, whom he passed by unanimous decision, in 2021 at 140 pounds.

“That’s what I was told [Gervonta Davis] he is currently in advanced talks regarding a rematch with Pitbull Cruz at 140, not 135, as in the first fight this summer. I expect it to happen.”

Even though Davis claimed a unanimous decision victory, many believe that Cruz gave the Baltimore fighter one of the toughest tests of his professional career, with Roach being the only fighter to go the full distance of 12 rounds.

As for his move to super lightweight, where he stopped Mario Barrios in the 11th round in 2021, it opens the door to fights with the likes of Keyshawn Davis.