: After 12 rounds, Garcia was declared the winner by unanimous decision with scores of 119–108, 120–107, and 118–109.

Before this loss, Barrios had solidified his status as a top-tier champion through several notable defenses:

The world of boxing recently witnessed a major shift when defended his WBC welterweight title in a high-stakes livestream event on February 21, 2026. Though he entered the ring as the champion, the night belonged to Ryan Garcia , who captured his first world title in a dominant performance. The Fight: "The Ring: High Stakes"

: Despite the loss, Barrios showed resilience by staying on his feet through the later rounds as Garcia landed clean combinations repeatedly. Mario Barrios' Recent Career Path