Ryan Garcia Announces Fight for Welterweight World Title
Boxer Ryan García has confirmed that he signed to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on February 21. However, the location of the fight has not yet been specified. Garcia, with a record of 24-2 and 20 KOs, has never won a fight in the welterweight category. He is coming off a loss to Rolly Romero in May, after a no-decision bout against Devin Haney in April of last year. After his initial victory over Haney, Garcia failed a drug test. Haney and Garcia had planned a rematch, but Garcia’s loss to Romero thwarted those plans.Barrios (29-2-2, 18 KOs) comes to this fight after two consecutive draws against Manny Pacquiao in July and Abel Ramos in November 2024. The 30-year-old boxer won the WBC interim title at 147 pounds in September 2023, before being promoted to full champion.
In recent days, Benn and Garcia have also exchanged messages on social media, expressing interest in fighting 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
