Mario Barrios will defend his WBC welterweight title against Ryan Garcia on February 21, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, streaming on DAZN. This high-stakes matchup features Garcia aiming for a new division title against the durable champion Barrios, who is coming off recent draws against Manny Pacquiao and Abel Ramos.
Key Details:
Main Event: Mario “El Azteca” Barrios (29-2-2, 18 KOs) vs. Ryan “KingRy” Garcia (24-2, 20 KOs).
Significance: Garcia seeks to become a world champion in a new division and redeem his career after a 2025 suspension was lifted, while Barrios aims to solidify his reign as WBC champion.
Undercard: The card is stacked with additional title fights, including Richardson Hitchins vs. Oscar Duarte and Gary Antuanne Russell vs. Andy Hiraoka.
Context: The fight represents a clash of styles between Garcia’s speed and Barrios’ pressure, with both fighters known for having knockout power.
The event is promoted as “The Ring: High Stakes” and is expected to be a major night for the 140-147 lb divisions.
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