Mario Barrios will defend his WBC welterweight title this Saturday in Las Vegas against Ryan Garcia. On Friday, Barrios weighed 147 pounds while Garcia came in at 146.5.  Barrios turned professional in 2013 and built a solid career at junior welterweight before moving up to welterweight. In 2019, he became an i9nterim champion, successfully defending a secondary 140-pound title without facing elite-level opposition. In 2024, after holding the interim WBC welterweight title, he was elevated to full champion once the belt became vacant. Barrios has a record of 29-2-2 with the two draws coming in his most recent bouts. 

 

Garcia debuted as a professional in 2016 and quickly became one of the most talked-about names in boxing due to a social media presence. His dazzling hand speed and devastating left hook positioned him as one of the lightweight division’s brightest prospects. In 2021, he captured the interim WBC lightweight title by knocking out Luke Campbell, solidifying himself as a legitimate contender. Things haven't gone that well for fim since, including getting suspended for performance enhancing drugs. Garcia has a record of 24-1 with 20 KOs.