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Ryan Garcia Dominates Barrios to Capture WBC Title

2/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ryan Garcia defeated Mario Barrios in Las Vegas on February 21, 2026, to win the WBC welterweight championship.
Garcia knocked Barrios down within the first 30 seconds and controlled the pace throughout.
The judges scored the bout 119-108, 120-107, and 118-109 in favor of Garcia, as Barrios, 29-3-2, struggled to mount offense.
Garcia said he wants to face Shakur Stevenson, the WBO champion, to further establish his welterweight status.

History

Historical Context

Sugar Ray Leonard's victory over Donny Lalonde in 1988 marked a significant moment in boxing, as he regained the WBC welterweight title, adding to his legacy of 36 wins and 3 losses. This era also saw the rise of champions like Ryan Garcia, whose recent win against Mario Barrios reflects the ongoing evolution of the welterweight division and the importance of championship titles in shaping boxing's future.

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Story summary

Ryan Garcia defeated Mario Barrios in Las Vegas on February 21, 2026, to win the WBC welterweight championship.
Garcia knocked Barrios down within the first 30 seconds and controlled the pace throughout.
The judges scored the bout 119-108, 120-107, and 118-109 in favor of Garcia, as Barrios, 29-3-2, struggled to mount offense.
Garcia said he wants to face Shakur Stevenson, the WBO champion, to further establish his welterweight status.

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