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Garcia vs. Barrios Live Fight Updates
Two Mexican-American fighters meet in the ring for the WBC welterweight title
Feb. 22, 2026 at 1:03am
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Today marks the return of one of boxing's most popular figures, Ryan Garcia, squaring off against the WBC welterweight champion, Mario Barrios. The two fighters will meet in the ring at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, with the approximate start time for the pay-per-view portion of the card scheduled for 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET, available to stream on DAZN.
Why it matters
This is a highly anticipated matchup between two rising stars in the boxing world, with Garcia's explosive power and Barrios' technical skills making for an intriguing clash of styles. The winner will establish themselves as a top contender in the welterweight division.
The details
The main event, which has an estimated ring walk time of 9 p.m. PT/12 p.m. ET, is an intriguing matchup between the explosive and unpredictable power puncher Ryan Garcia and the fundamentally sound style of the champion, Barrios. The previous co-main event between Richardson Hitchins and Oscar Duarte for the IBF Junior Welterweight Championship was cancelled today due to Hitchins catching an illness.
- The pay-per-view portion of the card is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET.
- The main event ring walk time is estimated to be at 9 p.m. PT/12 p.m. ET.
The players
Ryan Garcia
One of boxing's most popular figures, known for his explosive power and unpredictable style.
Mario Barrios
The current WBC welterweight champion, known for his fundamentally sound and technical fighting style.
Richardson Hitchins
A boxer who was scheduled to fight for the IBF Junior Welterweight Championship, but had to withdraw due to illness.
Oscar Duarte
The boxer who was scheduled to fight Richardson Hitchins for the IBF Junior Welterweight Championship.
What’s next
The main event between Ryan Garcia and Mario Barrios is expected to take place at 9 p.m. PT/12 p.m. ET, with the winner establishing themselves as a top contender in the welterweight division.
The takeaway
This highly anticipated matchup between two rising stars in the boxing world, Garcia and Barrios, promises to be an exciting clash of styles that will have major implications for the welterweight division.





