Ryan Garcia vs Mario Barrios: Fight date, start time, and where to watch

Garcia vs. Barrios fight details: date, start time, and where to watch

The WBC welterweight title bout between Ryan Garcia and Mario Barrios is scheduled for Saturday, February 21 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

There is currently no confirmed start time, but the fight will be available to watch on DAZN for fans in the United States and around the world with either the monthly Ultimate subscription or as a standalone pay-per-view purchase.

The undercard has not yet been fully announced, but the evening promises a stacked night of action featuring some of boxing’s rising and established talents.

Fight preview Garcia vs Barrios

This matchup pits two contrasting careers and styles against one another as Garcia seeks redemption and Barrios attempts to solidify his position as a top welterweight.

Barrios is the reigning WBC champion and has held the title since 2023 after a unanimous decision win over Yordenis Ugas. He has defended the belt, most recently earning draws against Abel Ramos and the legendary Manny Pacquiao in 2024 and 2025.

Barrios, a 30-year-old from San Antonio with a record of 29-2-2 and 18 knockout wins, uses his size, volume punching, and disciplined fundamentals to wear down opponents.

He has experience against top-level competition, and his performance against Pacquiao showed he can handle pressure and adversity in big moments.

Garcia, 27 years old with a pro record of 24-2 and 20 knockouts, enters as one of boxing’s most recognisable stars.

He has had a turbulent couple of years, with a high-profile majority decision win over Devin Haney in 2024 that was changed to a no-contest after a positive drug test, and a unanimous decision loss to Rolando Romero in May 2025.

This fight represents Garcia’s first opportunity to claim a major world title at welterweight while offering Barrios a chance to vindicate his recent draws and cement his legacy as a 147-pound champion.