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Ryan Garcia vs. Mario Barrios predictions: who wins, key matchup factors, and 2026 boxing fight preview
Ryan Garcia aims to capture his first major world title against Mario Barrios, who will defend his WBC welterweight belt for the fourth time, in a highly anticipated match.
- On Saturday, Ryan Garcia will challenge Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, live on DAZN at 5:45 p.m. ET.
- Garcia enters after an uneven run, with 2-2-1 in his last five fights, and his April 2024 win was overturned after he tested positive, Garcia says a title is the 'last piece' to complete his career.
- Barrios' jab and range control set the tactical framework for the fight, as he ranks eighth in jabs thrown at 56.1% and sixth in jabs landed at 42.2%, while Garcia must hurt Barrios early and mix both hands.
- Barrios enters the fight seeking a fourth successful title defense, which would solidify his status at 147, while Garcia's victory could reshape his legacy.
- Experts warn the mental element could decide the fight, with analysts Teddy Atlas, Roy Jones Jr., Gabe Rosado, and Aureliano Sosa offering mixed picks, stressing `17.5% of this game is the mental side`.
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Barrios and García had no problems giving the regulatory weight welter and were prepared for the crash by the CMB scepter of the "Azteca"
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By MARK ANDERSON LAS VEGAS (AP) — For the second straight fight, Mario Barrios is entering as the WBC welterweight champion, but he may not be the main attraction. Manny Pacquiao overshadowed Barrios in their fight last July and even came close to beating him in front of a crowd that mostly cheered for the legendary Filipino. Now, Barrios will face Ryan Garcia on Saturday, a talented boxer with a large social media following despite being suspen…
Ryan Garcia and Mario Barrios will face off on February 21 for the title welter of the World Boxing Council (WBC). “King Ry” said the fight can mark a turning point in their career and that the outcome in Las Vegas could change their history in boxing. Ryan Garcia’s revelation before facing Mario BarriosAt age 27, Californian Ryan Garcia made it clear that he has prepared himself in the best way to face Texan Mario Barrios at T-Mobile Arena. Gar…
This Saturday, Garcia will have one more chance to overcome all his distractions and win a world title when he confronts monarch Mario Barrios for the welter weight crown of the World Boxing Council
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