Ryan Garcia Announces Fight for the Welterweight World Title
American boxer Ryan García has revealed that he signed a contract to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on February 21. However, the location of the fight has not yet been confirmed. García, with a record of 24 wins and 2 losses (20 by KO), has never won a fight in the welterweight category. He comes from suffering a defeat against Rolly Romero in May, after a no-decision fight against Devin Haney in April of last year. After his initial victory over Haney, Garcia did not pass a drug test. The expected rematch between Haney and Garcia did not materialize due to Garcia’s defeat to Romero. Barrios, with a record of 29 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws (18 by KO), comes to this encounter after two consecutive draws against Manny Pacquiao in July and Abel Ramos in November 2024. Barrios, 30 years old, conquered the WBC interim title at 147 pounds in September 2023, before being promoted to full champion.Conor Benn called out Barrios after his victory over Chris Eubank Jr., expressing his desire to return to 147 pounds after fighting Eubank Jr. twice at 160 pounds. In recent days, Benn and Garcia have exchanged messages on social media, showing interest in facing each other, possibly in the United Kingdom.My next fight announcement, I have the contract right here as I promised. I am going to fight for the WBC real championship belt against Mario Barrios on February 21st. Get ready
Ryan García
