Sin City is breathing boxing this week, but the atmosphere feels especially electric for the return of “King Ry”. This Saturday, February 21, 2026, Mario Barrios will defend his world crown against a Ryan Garcia who is looking for redemption, in a fight that has captured the attention of the world not only for the gloves, but also for the $8 million that is projected as the base purse for the protagonists.
What happened to Barrios and Garcia?
Mario Barrios (29-2-2, 18 KOs) comes into this title defense after a busy 2025, including a technical draw against legend Manny Pacquiao that left many wanting more.
For his part, Ryan Garcia (24-2, 20 KOs) returns to the ring after a period of media ups and downs, looking to prove that his speed is still intact and that he can dominate at 147 pounds after his stumbles against Gervonta Davis and Rolando Romero in previous years.
Billboard details and schedule in USA
The evening will begin with the preliminaries at 5:00 p.m. ET, while the main event and the walk to the ring for Barrios and Garcia is expected at approximately 11:00 p.m. ET (8:00 p.m. PT).
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Broadcast: ESPN+ PPV and DAZN (available on Pay-Per-View).
- Title on the line: WBC World Welterweight Championship.
Quick read: Key fight facts
- Mario Barrios: 30 years old | Record: 29-2-2 | Reach: 71″
- Ryan Garcia: 27 years old | Record: 24-2-0 | Reach: 70″
- Estimated purse: $8M total (split according to PPV agreements).
- Betting favorite: Ryan Garcia (-200) vs. Mario Barrios (+175).
The winner of this fight is expected to seek a title unification bout against Jaron Ennis later this year. If you can’t watch the live broadcast, official highlights will be available on various platforms after the victory ceremony.
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