Barrios vs. Garcia: Fight Date, Schedule, and Viewing Guide

Barrios vs. Garcia: Fight Date, Schedule, and Viewing Guide

On February 21, 2026, a highly anticipated boxing match between Ryan Garcia and Mario Barrios will take place. The event is scheduled to happen at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This bout is for the WBC welterweight world title, with Barrios defending his championship for the fourth time.

Mario Barrios: Recent Title Defenses

Mario Barrios, the current champion, has built a strong title defense record. His previous defenses include:

  • Against Manny Pacquiao – July 2025
  • Against Abel Ramos – November 2024
  • Against Fabian Maidana – May 2024

Fight Card and Schedule

The fight card for the evening will showcase several exciting matchups. Here’s the complete schedule (all times in Eastern):

  • Mario Barrios vs. Ryan Garcia: WBC welterweight title – 11:53 p.m.
  • Richardson Hitchins vs. Oscar Duarte: IBF super lightweight title – 10:47 p.m.
  • Gary Antuanne Russell vs. Andy Hiraoka: WBA super lightweight title – 9:44 p.m.
  • Frank Martin vs. Nahir Albright: Super lightweight – 8:50 p.m.
  • Bektemir Melikuziev vs. Sena Agbeko: Super middleweight – 7:55 p.m.

Viewing Options for Fans

Fans can catch all the boxing action exclusively on DAZN PPV. This platform will provide the best coverage of the event, allowing fans to follow their favorite fighters live.

Further Boxing Coverage

For more detailed information about the event, rankings, and championship details, fans can visit the ESPN hub page dedicated to boxing coverage.