Ryan Garcia defeats Mario Barrios to become new WBC welterweight champion

Ryan Garcia defeated Mario Barrios by unanimous decision on Saturday to capture the WBC welterweight world title in Las Vegas, in a fight where the difference came down to clean punching and control of the tempo.

From the opening rounds, Garcia worked with speed and precision. He used his jab to establish distance and avoided staying in range after throwing combinations.

Barrios tried to apply pressure and turn the bout into a physical exchange, particularly at mid-range, but he was unable to impose sustained control.

As the rounds progressed, the challenger maintained tactical discipline and closed several frames with the more effective volume, which ultimately tipped the scorecards in his favor.

After twelve rounds, the judges awarded Garcia the victory without controversy. With the result, there is a new champion at 147 pounds and the WBC landscape shifts accordingly.