Davis vs Barrios Match Backer Thomas J. Henry Helps Bring Charity to the Ring
This weekend in Atlanta at the Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs Mario “El Azteca” Barrios championship fight, powerhouse attorney Thomas J. Henry helped sponsor the sport that is bringing back pure excitement to the fans. And, all of it was done for a good cause.
Davis conquered the unbeaten champion Barrios in an 11 round TKO. Under the Floyd Mayweather camp he became the new three division champion and gained a reported purse of $5 million. The fight from start to finish was a grand site to witness as the nearly six inches in hit shorter junior player held court in the sold out State Farm Arena. The echoing cheers from the likes of such notables as Julius Irving, Evelin Crossland, Stephen Jackson, Lenny Walls, Matt Barnes, and Adrien Broner were perhaps as boisterous for the match taking place in-person as the world’s win in the glorious comeback from the pandemic.
While Henry’s backing of Barrios was not a knockout on the first match out, there was a still a big winner. Starting with sponsoring Barrios in this fight there is now a continuation of a multi-fight deal that will allow the boxer to work alongside Henry and his successful law firm on multiple charitable endeavors.
“Mario is exactly the kind of athlete and individual we should support and celebrate,” states the attorney.
Regularly seeking out like-minded individuals and organizations to amplify their vision for giving back to the community is just part of Henry’s everyday routine. From the world’s greatest boxing matches to the courtroom, he always has a person’s best interests at heart.
In March, Henry partnered with Christy’s Hope, The Purple Door, and SAFE Alliance, to launch a campaign against domestic violence. Last year, Thomas J. Henry created and hosted ‘Austin Elevates,’ using his professional connections and celebrity status to recruit top entertainers such as Kygo, Daddy Yankee, DaBaby, and 88Glam, to perform a one-of-a-kind charity concert at the Austin 360 amphitheater. The event raised more than $160,000 for its beneficiaries which Thomas J. Henry personally matched, bringing the total amount to $327,720.
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