Ryan Garcia vs Mario Barrios Live: Results, Highlights & Start Time

Las Vegas, Nevada, will host a welterweight title bout this Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena as Mario Barrios defends his WBC title against Ryan Garcia. The main card is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET and will be available on DAZN pay-per-view, with ring walks anticipated around 11:50 p.m. ET. Preliminary fights begin at 6 p.m. ET and can be viewed via Uncrowned.

A Title Defense for Barrios

Mario Barrios (29-2-2, 18 KOs) secured the WBC interim welterweight title in September 2023 with a unanimous decision win over Yordenis Ugas. He was later upgraded to full champion in 2024 and has since defended the title twice, including fights that resulted in controversial draws against Abel Ramos and Manny Pacquiao this past July.

Did You Know? Mario Barrios previously held the WBA (regular) super lightweight title from 2019 until losing it to Gervonta “Tank” Davis in 2021.

Garcia’s Road to the Title Shot

Ryan Garcia (24-2, 20 KOs), a prominent figure in boxing, is a former WBC interim lightweight champion. His most recent fight before this title challenge was a defeat by WBA welterweight champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero in May. Prior to that, Garcia’s bout with Devin Haney in April ended in a no-contest.

Following his initial win over Haney, Garcia faced a one-year ban after testing positive for ostarine. He also previously fought “Tank” Davis, losing by stoppage in the seventh round of a 136-pound catchweight bout in 2023.

Expert Insight: Garcia’s past performance and the recent drug test suspension introduce a level of uncertainty into this fight, potentially impacting his ability to consistently perform at the highest level against a reigning champion like Barrios.

Additional Bouts on the Card

The undercard features several other significant fights. Gary Antuanne Russell will compete for the WBA super lightweight title against Andy Hiraoka. Richardson Hitchins will face Oscar Duarte Jurado for the IBF super lightweight title. Frank Martin is scheduled to fight Nahir Albright in a super lightweight bout, and Bektemir Melikuziev will take on Sena Agbeko in a super middleweight contest.

The prelims include Amari Jones versus Luis Arias at middleweight, Joshua Edwards against Brandon Colantonio in a heavyweight matchup, and a super featherweight fight between Mohammed Alakel and Ronny Reyes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What title is at stake in the main event?

The main event features Mario Barrios defending his WBC welterweight title against Ryan Garcia.

Who is Ryan Garcia’s most recent opponent?

Ryan Garcia’s most recent opponent was Rolando “Rolly” Romero, where Garcia was defeated in May.

When do the preliminary fights begin?

The preliminary fights begin at 6 p.m. ET and can be watched via Uncrowned.

Will Barrios maintain his title, or will Garcia finally achieve world championship status?