Garcia Vs Barrios: Ryan Garcia Dominates Mario Barrios to Claim WBC Welterweight Title in Las Vegas
In a decisive night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Garcia Vs Barrios ended with Ryan Garcia capturing his first major world title — the WBC welterweight championship — by unanimous decision over Mario Barrios on Saturday. The win matters because it cements Garcia’s return to the title picture and hands Barrios a high-profile defeat after multiple defenses.
Garcia Vs Barrios — scorecards, knockdown and punch statistics
Judges scored the bout 119-108, 120-107 and 118-109 in favor of Ryan Garcia, who dropped Mario Barrios in Round 1 with an overhand right that was described as a blistering punch that set the tone. Punch totals favored Garcia heavily: he out-landed Barrios 185-106 in total punches and 103-43 in power punches en route to earning what was called his first official win since 2023.
How Ryan Garcia won the WBC welterweight title
Ryan Garcia (25-2, 20 KOs) established control immediately with the early knockdown and maintained dominance throughout the fight. The overhand right in Round 1 changed the dynamic, and Garcia controlled rounds on the scorecards with consistent power punching and volume. The victory awarded him the WBC welterweight championship by unanimous decision at the Las Vegas venue.
Where this victory fits into Garcia's recent history
Garcia previously claimed the WBC interim lightweight title in 2021 with a stoppage of Luke Campbell. He appeared to notch the biggest win of his career in April 2024 when he defeated Devin Haney by majority decision, but that bout carried complications: Garcia failed to make weight and was ineligible to win the WBC junior welterweight belt, and the result was later overturned to a no-contest after a positive test for a banned substance. That episode led to a one-year suspension tied to a positive test for ostarine. Garcia also lost a decision in a bid for the WBA "regular" welterweight title to Rolando "Rolly" Romero last May. The Las Vegas victory marks a pivotal rebound from those setbacks.
Mario Barrios' title run and recent defenses
Mario Barrios entered the fight with a record of 29-3-2, 18 KOs, making the fourth defense of his belt. Barrios won the WBC interim title with a victory over Yordenis Ugas in 2023 and defended it against Fabian Maidana in May 2024. He was elevated to full champion when Terence Crawford was named champion in recess by the WBC. Since then, Barrios fought to consecutive draws in title defenses against Abel Ramos in November 2024 and Manny Pacquiao last July, before facing Garcia.
Reaction from the boxing world and what's next
Garcia's dominant, one-sided performance drew immediate attention. After the fight, he called out WBO super lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson; Stevenson accepted the challenge during the live pay-per-view broadcast. Fellow fighters reacted publicly, with names weighing in and some continuing to prod over past outcomes — including Devin Haney. Other fighters who were noted reacting included Conor Nigel Benn, Claressa Shields and Shawn Porter. The exchanges underscored how Garcia’s crowning performance re-ignited interest in potential high-profile matchups.
Undercard, round-by-round analysis and a technical note for readers
Coverage of the event included undercard results and round-by-round analysis for fans who want a fuller view of the fight night. Separately, one item in the broader coverage package advised that a news site had displayed a message saying a reader's browser was not supported and suggested downloading a newer browser for the best online experience; that technical notice appeared alongside the event updates for some readers.
Summary: Garcia Vs Barrios produced a clear championship moment for Ryan Garcia at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, accompanied by lopsided scoring, dominant punch totals and immediate calls for future big fights. Undercard results and detailed round recaps are available for readers seeking a fuller picture of fight night action.
