Mario Barrios and Ryan Garcia face off at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas tonight with their eyes set on the WBC welterweight world title.
Barrios is the current holder of the belt. having successfully defended it twice. Those have been two draws, first against Abel Ramos in Arlington, Texas in November 2024, before he took on Manny Pacquiao in July last year.
The returning veteran came out of retirement in a bid to seize the crown from Barrios, but the Mexican-American clung on for a majority draw.
As for Garcia, he went a year out of the ring after he tested positive for Ostarine, a performance-enhancing drug, after his decision victory over Devin Haney in New York, New York in April 2024.
That bout was turned into a no-contest after Garcia’s drugs test, and the Californian sat out for the next 12 months under suspension.
He returned to the fight game in May last year in Times Square against Rolly Romero, but he was stunned, defeated by decision after he had been knocked down in the second round.
‘King Ry’ is eyeing a first ever world title, while Barrios, ‘El Azteca’ is looking for his first victory since the summer of 2024.
How to watch Barrios vs Garcia
TV channel and live stream: The bout will take place exclusively on DAZN, where you can purchase the pay-per-view at a cost of £24.99.
