At lightweight and junior welterweight, Garcia’s physical strength often matched or exceeded his opponents. At welterweight, he faces fighters built naturally for the division, including Barrios, who will enter the fight with both physical durability and a trainer already familiar with Garcia’s offensive structure.

The next big matchup on the boxing calendar is officially locked in as Ryan Garcia gets set to challenge Mario Barrios for the welterweight title. With the WBC title on the line, both men enter February 21 carrying pressure, expectations, and plenty of ...

Ryan Garcia is set to challenge Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title. The WBC recently lifted a ban on Garcia, allowing him to compete for the title. A fight against Jake Paul was reportedly offered to Garcia before agreeing to the Barrios bout.