Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia LIVE: Date, UK time, location, undercard and where to watch world title fight

Mario Barrios will put his WBC welterweight title on the line against Ryan Garcia this weekend.

Barrios has made two successful back-to-back defences of his title since being upgraded from interim to full WBC champion in June 2024.

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The 30-year-old is hoping to extend his reign at the top of the division as he takes on Garcia.

His challenger is the narrow favourite as they head into the clash, despite his last win coming against Oscar Duarte Jurado back in 2023.

‘King Ry’ is out to assert his dominance at 147lbs by claiming Barrios’ belt and simultaneously returning to winning ways.

The rivals are topping The Ring: High Stakes card in an exciting night of boxing stateside.

Whoever emerges victorious from the match-up will make their first defence against Conor Benn, who is dropping back down to 147lbs after a stint up at 160lbs.

Barrios vs Garcia: Date and where to watch

The 12-round welterweight fight is taking place this Saturday – February 21.

The venue for the bout is the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The early undercard will get going from 11pm UK time with the main card starting from 1am on Sunday morning.

The Barrios vs Garcia ring walks can be expected from 4am GMT.

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DAZN will broadcast live coverage throughout the night with their coverage starting at 1am.

Fans can watch the action with a DAZN Ultimate monthly pass, which are available for a fee of £24.99 HERE.

Meanwhile, talkSPORT will have regular updates from Las Vegas on our website.

You can also tune in through the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

Barrios vs Garcia: Undercard

Subject to change…

• MAIN EVENT: Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia – for WBC welterweight title
• Richardson Hitchins vs Oscar Duarte Jurado – for IBF super-lightweight title
• Gary Antuanne Russell vs Andy Hiraoka
• Frank Martin vs Nahir Albright
• Bektemir Melikuziev vs Sena Agbeko
• Amari Jones vs Luis Arias
• Joshua Edwards vs Brandon Colantonio
• Mohammed Alakel vs Ronny Reyes

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Barrios vs Garcia: What has been said?

Barrios said: “Becoming WBC welterweight world champion was more than a moment.

“It was a promise to my family, my city, and everyone who believed in the grind when no one was watching.

“San Antonio built me, and every sacrifice I’ve made comes with me into that ring.

“This is my division, my time, and I’m ready to show the world why the WBC title stays right here.”

Garcia added: “I will be world champion on February 21.”