After nearly a year removed from his last fight, Ryan Garcia will return to the boxing ring later TONIGHT (Sat., Feb. 21, 2026) to challenge current WBC Welterweight champion, Mario Barrios, inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on DAZN PPV.

Barrios (29-2-2) is coming of back-to-back draws against Abel Ramos and Manny Pacquiao, with his last win coming over two years ago. “El Azteca’” fight against Pacquaio last year proved to be more entertaining than many expected as “PacMan” nearly pulled out the win (highlights), with many feeling that the former seven-division champion should have won the belt. Now, Barrios is out to secure a victory win over one of the most popular fighters in the game today.

As for Garcia, he was last seen losing to Rolando Romero in May 2025, though that didn’t stop promoters from giving him the opportunity to fight for a title (see how it all went down here). Now, “King Ry” is out to put some of his ghosts to bed by securing a big win against one of the hardest hitters at 147 pounds.

Many readers check in before, during and after the fights to share their thoughts on all of the action, as the card kicks off at 6 p.m. ET on DAZN PPV. Feel free to leave a comment (or several) about the bouts and chat with all the other Maniacs during the show — it’s always a lot of fun!

BARRIOS VS. GARCIA QUICK RESULTS

147 lbs.: Mario Barrios vs. Ryan Garcia – Garcia via unanimous decision – HIGHLIGHTS!
140 lbs.: Richardson Hitchins vs. Oscar Duarte – Canceled (details here)
140 lbs.: Gary Antuanne Russell vs. Andy Hiraoka – Russell via unanimous decision
140 lbs.: Frank Martin vs. Nahir Albright – unanimous draw
168 lbs.: Bektemir Melikuziev vs. Sena Agbeko – Melikuziev via seventh-round TKO – HIGHLIGHTS!
160 lbs.: Amari Jones vs. Luis Arias – Jones via fourth-round TKO (corner stoppage)
130 lbs.: Mohammed Alakel vs. David Calabro – Alakel via second-round knockout
Heavyweight: Joshua Edwards vs. Brandon Colantonio – Edwards via unanimous decision

BARRIOS VS. GARCIA PLAY-BY-PLAY

Garcia comes out aggressive. Shots to the body and then lands a big right hand and drops Barrios right away! WOW. The champ gets back up and Garcia is now pouncing. Barrios has recovered. Nice body shot lands for Garcia, then a big left hook. Barrios pushing forward and Garcia lands another body shot. Garcia looking for the kill but Barrios is evading. Left hook again for Garcia and Barrios just needs to escape the round. Great start for Garcia. 10-8 Garcia

Garcia takes the center of the ring. Jabs his way in and connects a nice straight right hand. Barrios counters with a left and then Garcia lands a body shot. Garcia lands to the body. Barrios pushing forward with his jabs. Hasn’t landed much. Garcia again working the body with his left hook. Good round for Garcia again 10-9 Garcia

Barrios trying to push the pace early in round three. Lands a good right hand. Barrios again with a body shot and Garcia eats it and returns fire with two jabs. Garcia pushing ahead and lands a left hook to the body. Barrios doubles up the jab. 10-9 Garcia.

Barrios has the size advantage here. Garcia showing off his speed with a snapping right hand that lands. Mice jab lands for Garcia. Lightning quick jab lands for Barrios. Huge overhand right hand lands for Garcia and it rocks Barrios momentarily. Barrios needs to use his footwork. Stiff jab connects for Barrios. One-two connects for Garcia. 10-9 Garcia

Garcia tags Barrios with another big right hand and rocks him. He’s recovered now but he is in danger. Garcia with a straight right hand down the middle that lands flush. Three-punch combo lands for Garcia and he is showing off his speed again, along with precision. Big left hook lands for Garcia. Barrios has no answer, despite being the bigger man. Left hook clips Barrios’ chin. A big right hand lands for Garcia. Barrios trying to close the distance. One-two lands for Garcia. Barrios with a nice right hand of his own as he pushes Garcia up against the ropes. Right hand again for Garcia. 10-9 Garcia

Garcia lands an overhand right, Barrios falls but it is called a push. The right hand finds a home again for Garcia. Barrios connects with a right hand of his own. Left hook barely grazes Barrios’ head. Barrios looks so much bigger than Garcia, but has no answer for the speed. Action slowed just a bit in this round but Garcia controlled it. 10-9 Garcia

Garcia opens up with a three-punch combo. Barrios needs to really turn it around and win the next six rounds or get a knockout to have a chance. Uppercut lands for Garcia, then a shot to the body. They trade jabs and Garcia unloads another three-punch combo. 91 punches landed for Garcia to Barrios 42 so far. Stiff jab lands for Garcia, who is now feeling very confident with his approach. 10-9 Garcia

Garcia once again leaves his stool early, takes the center of the ring right away. He is really feeling himself her, and rightfully so. Overhand right lands for Garcia, and then another. Left hook is partially blocked, Garcia follows it up with two jabs. Barrios needs to get it going here. Right hand lands for Barrios and he eats a left hand to the body. Both men get a stern warning from mthe referee after the clinch. Barrios with two shots to the body. 10-9 Garcia

Barrios gets Garcia up against the ropes and connects with a couple of rabbit punches. Garcia escapes and takes the center of the ring. Pumps the double jab, then a left hook to the body. Shot to the body lands for Barrios. Garcia’s father just revealed Garcia has injured his right hand. Double left jab from Garcia and Barrios whiffs on a right hand. Not a ton of action here in this round. 10-9 Garcia

Garcia touching the body and then goes upstairs with a three-punch combo. Barrios lands an uppercut and it backs Garcia up for a minute. Barrios gets in on the inside and unloads a barrage of strikes. Garcia escapes the ropes and takes the center. Three-punch combo lands and the last shot whips Barrios head clean back. Overhand right lands and then a shot to the body for Garcia. Very disciplined approach from Garcia. Garcia for some words for Joe Goosen in the middle of the action. Uppercut for Garcia to close out the round. 10-9 Garcia

Garcia continues to pitch a shutout, Barrios needs a knockout. Garcia pumping the jab to keep Barrios at bay. Garcia whiffs on a shot to the body. Garcia is landing his jab at will and then he eats an overhand right from Barrios. Nice left hook followed by a straight right for Garcia. One-two for Garcia just to keep Barrios away. 10-9 Garcia.

Final round! Garcia is on his way to a win barring a huge knockout. Barrios is pushing forward, desperate. Garcia continues to work the jab. Big right hand lands for Garcia, Barrios eats it and pushes forward. Barrios takes a tumble after Garcia gives him a shoulder shrug. One-two lands for Garcia with one minute remaining. Uppercut from Garcia blocked. Barrios is now letting it all go. Garcia pumps the jab time rounds out and Garcia is now the new WBC Welterweight champion of the world. 10-9 Garcia.

Ryan Garcia defeats Mario Barrios via unanimous decision to win the WBC Welterweight title