Ryan García wins WBC welterweight title with unanimous decision over Mario Barrios

The young boxer has faced personal and professional turmoil in his career but dominated Barrios on Saturday night.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Ryan Garcia, the talented boxer who has faced a series of personal and professional turbulence in his young career, dominated Mario Barrios on Saturday to win the WBC welterweight title with a unanimous decision victory.

Why it matters

Garcia has been seen as a rising star in boxing, but his career has been marked by personal issues and time away from the ring. This victory over the previously undefeated Barrios represents a major milestone in Garcia's comeback and solidifies his status as one of the top young fighters in the sport.

The details

In the fight, Garcia was able to outbox and outmaneuver Barrios throughout the 12 rounds, landing the cleaner and more effective punches to earn the unanimous decision victory on the judges' scorecards.

  • The fight took place on Saturday, February 22, 2026 in Las Vegas.

The players

Ryan Garcia

A talented young boxer who has faced personal and professional challenges in his career but earned a major victory by winning the WBC welterweight title.

Mario Barrios

The previously undefeated boxer who lost to Garcia in their welterweight title fight.

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What they’re saying

“This is a huge win for me and my career. I've been through a lot but I never gave up, and this proves I can achieve my dreams.”

— Ryan Garcia (nhregister.com)

What’s next

Garcia is expected to make the first defense of his WBC welterweight title later this year.

The takeaway

Garcia's victory over the previously unbeaten Barrios represents a major career milestone and shows the young boxer's resilience after overcoming personal issues to regain his status as one of the top fighters in the sport.