Ryan Garcia Fight: Garcia hits weight and clears path to title shot
At Friday’s Las Vegas weigh-ins, ryan garcia fight preparations reached a key moment when Ryan Garcia stepped on the scale at 146. 5 lbs for Saturday night’s WBC welterweight title fight against Mario Barrios at T-Mobile Arena. The clean weigh-in removes a major uncertainty ahead of the main event and matters because Garcia’s recent weight and testing problems had put his bid for a first world title at risk.
Ryan Garcia Fight weigh-in confirms 146. 5lbs
Garcia’s 146. 5-lb figure came in opposite Mario Barrios, who weighed the 147. 0-lb limit for the scheduled title bout. The drama-free session represented a notable contrast with Garcia’s recent setbacks: a $5, 000 fine for a pre-fight weight check earlier this month and a 3. 2-lb miss in 2024 that derailed a previous title opportunity.
| Fight | Weigh-in (lbs) |
|---|---|
| Mario Barrios | 147. 0 |
| Ryan Garcia | 146. 5 |
| Richardson Hitchins | 140. 0 |
| Oscar Duarte | 140. 0 |
| Gary Antuanne Russell | 140. 0 |
| Andy Hiraoka | 139. 5 |
Past issues and camp changes
The weigh-in result offers a corrective note after a turbulent run of events in Garcia’s recent career. His prior training camp issues included a positive test for the banned substance ostarine that changed a three-knockdown victory to a no-contest, and the missed weight that spoiled a second shot at a world title. This time, with Henry Garcia returning as lead trainer, the camp produced a more focused presence through build-up and presser activity, and the scale showed the immediate payoff.
What to watch Saturday night
With both fighters on the scale, the immediate observable indicator to monitor is whether Garcia can translate Friday’s weight discipline into fight-night performance. If weight control and the steadier camp routine hold through the ring walk and into the opening rounds, Garcia improves his position in a fourth attempt to capture a world title. The other practical signals ahead of the bell include any further administrative penalties (none were applied at the weigh-in beyond the earlier fine) and how both men look in the final hours before the fight.
Beyond the main event, several title fights on the card also posted routine weights, providing a full slate of championship bouts for the night. Final results and the impact on Garcia’s trajectory will hinge on the actual action in the ring; for now the weigh-in removes a prominent pre-fight question and puts attention back on in-ring execution.
