Ryan Garcia wins WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas

Defeats Mario Barrios by unanimous decision to claim first major world championship

Feb. 22, 2026 at 9:20am

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On Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, boxer Ryan Garcia defeated Mario Barrios by unanimous decision to win the WBC welterweight championship, the first major world title of his career.

Why it matters

Garcia's victory represents a significant milestone in his professional boxing career, as he has now captured his first major world title after previously falling short in title fights. This win could propel him to new heights in the welterweight division.

The details

Garcia landed an early knockdown on Barrios and then dominated the fight, winning by unanimous decision to claim the WBC welterweight championship. It is the first major world title of Garcia's career.

  • The fight took place on Saturday, February 22, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The players

Ryan Garcia

A professional boxer who has now won the WBC welterweight championship, the first major world title of his career.

Mario Barrios

The boxer who lost to Ryan Garcia by unanimous decision in their fight for the WBC welterweight title.

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The takeaway

Ryan Garcia's victory in Las Vegas represents a significant career milestone, as he has now captured his first major world title after previously falling short in title fights. This win could help propel him to new heights in the welterweight division.