Ryan Garcia vs Mario Barrios
LAS VEGAS — Ryan Garcia (25-2-0) finally secured the single thing eluding his professional boxing career: a true world championship. He completely dominated Mario Barrios (29-3-2) on Saturday night to capture the prestigious WBC welterweight championship title. Consequently, the 27-year-old put together arguably his most complete performance ever, easily cruising to an impressive unanimous decision. Specifically, the official judges scored the one-sided bout 119-108, 120-107, and 118-109 in his favor.
The Shocking First Round Knockdown
It took just two punches into the opening round for Garcia to showcase his absolute dominance. He surprised Barrios immediately, pummeling him with a heavy pair of right hands that sent him crashing down to the canvas. Although Barrios beat the count, he simply could not handle the constant, aggressive pressure. Garcia landed a blistering variety of punches to the head and body, effectively forcing his stunned opponent into a tight defensive shell.
A Surprising Right Hand Masterclass
Surprisingly, Garcia relied heavily on his right hand instead of his famously vaunted left hook. Whenever Barrios expected a hook, Garcia slammed a huge overhand right or quickly fired a stiff jab. “It was one of the fights where I wanted to show you my whole arsenal,” Garcia proudly stated. He declared it a complete masterclass, even though a mid-fight right hand injury likely saved Barrios from an early knockout stoppage.
Overcoming Past Career Setbacks
This massive victory marks a phenomenal turning point for Garcia (25-2, 20 KOs). Recently, he had gone 1-2 with a no-contest, enduring tough losses to Gervonta Davis and Rolly Romero, plus a strict yearlong suspension following his Devin Haney bout. Ultimately, these stunning Ryan Garcia vs Mario Barrios results undeniably prove he finally reached those incredibly lofty expectations placed upon him over a decade ago. Now a certified champion, he eagerly demands Shakur Stevenson next.
