Keith Thurman vs Mario Barrios: Start time, live stream, TV channel, PPV cost, full undercard for welterweight clash

Keith Thurman returns to action against Mario Barrios looking to shake off the ring rust following more than two years away.

'One Time' lost his WBA super-welterweight title to Manny Pacquiao way back in July 2019, going down to a narrow split-decision at MGM Grand.

Making his second comeback in five years, all eyes will be on the 33-year-old to see if he can come back the same fighter following such a lengthy lay-off.

Barrios will be a game opponent, with the Texas star coming off his only career defeat to big-punching Gervonta Davis last June.

Thurman is eyeing an eye-catching performance to get himself back on side with the fans, as he looks to set up a title fight in the near future.

When is Thurman vs Barrios?

This welterweight contest will be held on Saturday, January 5.

The Michelob Arena in Las Vegas plays host to a packed card.

Things get underway on the main card around 8pm ET, with the headline bout expected around midnight.

That's 4am in the UK and 9pm local time.

Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?

Although this isn't a title fight, it is a pay-per-view event on both sides of the pond.

US fight fans can watch on Fox Sports, where the evening will set you back $74.99.

For those watching in the UK, Fite.TV will provide streaming coverage at $9.99.

Who is fighting on the card?

There's plenty of emerging talent on the card, along with a few veteran names on the comeback trail.

The standout of these is four-weight champion Leo Santa Cruz, who takes on Keenan Carbajal.

Keith Thurman vs Mario Barrios (welterweight)

Abel Ramos vs Lucas Santamaria (welterweight)

Jesus Alejandro Ramos vs Vladimir Hernandez (super welterweight)

Leo Santa Cruz vs Keenan Carbajal (featherweight)

Ryan Karl vs Omar Juarez (super lightweight)

Jesus Silveyra Carrillo vs Keith Hunter (super lightweight)

Enriko Gogokhia vs Kent Cruz (super lightweight)

Anthony Cuba vs Jose Malverde Gonzalez (lightweight)

John Rincon vs Ramon Duarte Gonzalez (welterweight)

Fernando Vargas vs Kody Koboski (middleweight)

Amado Vargas vs Jabril Noble (featherweight)

Luis Nery vs Carlos Castro (super bantamweight)

What they said

Keith Thurman: "All the intentions that I have is to fight the champions that are in my sight.

"From there I’ll hold onto the belts and if [undefeated Jaron Ennis] is still there, still undefeated, wanting to fight, then it’s a possible fight in the future."

Mario Barrios: "I feel good, I've had a great camp, I'm ready and I'm very excited.

"I expect a very dangerous Keith Thurman, who comes back smarter and more determined.

"It will be twelve very intense rounds and in which I am not afraid to trade punches with Keith Thurman."