Ryan Garcia defeats Mario Barrios to win WBC welterweight title
Al Jazeera
February 22, 2026
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Ryan Garcia claimed the WBC welterweight title with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Mario Barrios in a highly anticipated bout in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 27-year-old from Victorville, California, started strong by knocking down Barrios early and maintaining control throughout the fight with sharp combinations and patient boxing. Judges scored the match 119-108, 120-107, and 118-109 in favor
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Originally published on Al Jazeera on 2/22/2026