Ryan Garcia Defeats Mario Barrios to Claim World Welterweight Title

Ryan Garcia displayed superior form, delivering powerful punches that sent Mario Barrios to the canvas in the first round, then maintaining continuous dominance throughout the 12 rounds. In the WBC welterweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena in Nevada on February 21, Garcia completely outperformed the Mexican-American champion. After a unanimous decision with scorecards of 119-108, 120-107, and 118-109, the 27-year-old Garcia claimed his first world championship belt. This victory follows previous challenges in the super lightweight division where he faced weight and prohibited substance issues. Garcia's professional record now stands at 28 fights, with 25 wins (20 by knockout), 2 losses, and 1 no contest.