Feb. 21, 2026, 7:31 a.m. MT
San Antonio’s Mario Barrios looks to defend his WBC welterweight title against Ryan Garcia, who is looking for his first major world title, when the two square off at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Garcia is fighting for the first time since his loss to Rolly Romero in May and is returning from a WBC expulsion following racist comments against Blacks and Muslims that caused wide questioning of his mental state.
Barrios is looking for his fourth title defense after winning the WBC welterweight belt in 2023. Those defenses include back-to-back draws against Abel Ramos and Manny Pacquiao. He is a significant underdog to Garcia.
What time is the Ryan Garcia fight tonight?
Table of Contents
- What time is the Ryan Garcia fight tonight?
- Where can I watch the Ryan Garcia fight?
- How to watch the Ryan Garcia fight
- Ryan Garcia vs. Barrios fight card
- Ryan Garcia record
- How tall is Ryan Garcia? Height, age, weight, tale of the tape
- Where is Ryan Garcia from?
- Mario Barrios record
- How old is Mario Barrios?
- Where is Mario Barrios from?
- Mario Barrios vs. Ryan Garcia odds
- Garcia vs. Barrios predictions, picks
Garcia vs. Barrios is Saturday, Feb. 21, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card begins at 6 p.m. MT/7 p.m. CT with main-event ring walks expected around 9 p.m. MT/10 p.m. CT.
Where can I watch the Ryan Garcia fight?
Garcia vs. Barrios will stream on DAZN pay-per-view for $64.99. You can purchase the fight on DAZN here, and you can also buy a DAZN subscription (plans start at $30.99 per month).
How to watch the Ryan Garcia fight
The Ryan Garcia vs. Mario Barrios fight card is available for $69.99 on DAZN pay-per-view.
Ryan Garcia vs. Barrios fight card
- Mario Barrios (29-2-2, 18 KOs) vs. Ryan Garcia (24-2, 20 KOs); WBC welterweight title
- Richardson Hitchins (20-0, 8 KOs) vs. Oscar Duarte (30-2-1, 23 KOs); IBF junior welterweight title
- Gary Antuanne Russell (18-1, 17 KOs) vs. Andy Hiraoka (24-0, 19 KOs); WBA junior welterweight title
- Frank Martin (19-1, 13 KOs) vs. Nahir Albright (17-2, 7 KOs)
- Bektemir Melikuziev (16-1, 10 KOs) vs. Sena Agbeko (29-4, 23 KOs)
- Amari Jones (15-0, 13 KOs) vs. Luis Arias (22-6-1, 11 KOs)
- Joshua Edwards (5-0, 5 KOs) vs. Brandon Colantonio (7-1, 1 KO)
- Mohammed Alakel (7-0, 1 KO) vs. David Calabro (5-1, 3 KOs)
Ryan Garcia record
Ryan Garcia is 24-2-1 with 20 wins by knockout.
Garcia was the WBC interim lightweight champion in 2021.
How tall is Ryan Garcia? Height, age, weight, tale of the tape
The 27-year-old Garcia is 5-foot-9 with a 70-inch reach.
Where is Ryan Garcia from?
Garcia is from Victorville, Calif. and fights out of Los Angeles.
Mario Barrios record
Barrios is 29-2-2 with 18 wins by knockout.
He has held the WBC welterweight title since 2024. Previously, he held the WBC super lightweight title from 2019-21.
How old is Mario Barrios?
The 30-year-old Barrios is 6-foot-0 and has a 74-inch reach.
Where is Mario Barrios from?
Mario Barrios is from San Antonio, Texas.
Mario Barrios vs. Ryan Garcia odds
Odds from BetMGM.com: Garcia -225, Barrios +170
Garcia vs. Barrios predictions, picks
Terry Atlas: Garcia to win
The boxing analyists writes for ESPN: I think Garcia wins. If he shows up as a mess mentally, then Barrios could be more consistent, more deliberate, more dependable. And that could be enough. His experience and his dependability, his heart, maybe that’s enough to get him across the finish line. But I think that if Garcia is halfway together or a little more than halfway together mentally, I think he wins. I think Garcia has got a chance to hurt Barrios.
Aureliano Sosa: Garcia to win
The trainer tells ESPN: It’ll be a good fight, but I have to go with Ryan. I got a funny feeling that Barrios is not going to keep that right hand tight, that he’s going to get clipped with that hook.
Sporting News: Garcia by decision
Daniel Yanofsky writes: “Realistically, Garcia should outbox Barrios. There’s a reason Barrios is the B-side, as he was against Pacquiao.
“There is one thing to wonder: Which Garcia will show up? Barrios can give Garcia some issues early on if the latter isn’t 100% physically and mentally. Providing pressure will be key for Barrios.
“One has to think Garcia, who hasn’t officially won a fight since 2023, understands the stakes here. Garcia should go for the knockout, but the bout going the distance might make sense.”
Odd Shark: Garcia by KO
Ethan Diamandus writes: “Garcia’s hooks remain one of boxing’s most dangerous weapons, and Barrios’ defensive lapses, particularly against power shots upstairs, make him vulnerable to the exact punch Garcia throws best. While Barrios showed heart surviving Ramos’ knockdown, Garcia hits harder than Ramos and with far more precision. Barrios’ tentative output in recent fights suggests he’s fighting not to lose rather than to win. If Garcia lands clean early, Barrios won’t make it to the championship rounds where his stamina advantage materializes.”
Sean Porter: Ryan Garcia to win
The 2018 WBC welterweight champion told Fight Hub TV: “Ryan’s gotta be fast, because Mario and his team, they’re gonna be prepared for that left hook. They’re gonna be prepared for a lot of the offence that’s coming right at him. Ryan just has to be on point. If Ryan’s on point, he probably will win that fight by knockout. If he wins that fight, it should be by knockout.”
Bret Bloomquist can be reached at bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on X.
