Ryan
Garcia

vs.

Mario
Barrios

Garcia's right hand is a little hurt. Garcia has had surgery on his right hand in the past. Joe Goossen is Garcia's trainer and they have been working on letting hands go when moving forward. Henry Garcia is Ryan Garcia's father and trainer. Garcia is fighting at 147 for just the second time in his career. Garcia promises the most disciplined version of himself. Garcia is hit and miss and can be hot or cold. Garcia said he has never been more focused and kept saying he is prepared and ready to rock and roll. Joe Goossen said when Ryan Garcia is at his best, he's the best fighter on the planet. Garcia said he is here to win every round and won't give any rounds away. Garcia is described as stronger and has a different physique compared to his fight with Rolly Romero. Garcia only throws about 32 punches a round, one of the lowest in all of boxing.

Barrios has a history of cuts and swelling. Joe Goossen is Barrios's trainer and asked him to get inside and close the distance. Barrios has proved his entire career to be consistently inconsistent. Many of Barrios's championship fights have gone to a decision or into the championship rounds. Barrios went 11 rounds with Gervonta Davis. Barrios went the distance with Keith Thurman. Barrios is 6 feet even with a 71-inch reach. Barrios is described as the much bigger, naturally stronger man. Barrios is one of the biggest welterweights. Barrios has a good jab and it is his best weapon, but he leans forward a lot and doesn't fight like a tall fighter. Barrios bends down to uppercuts a lot because he opens his elbows wide. Barrios has size, strength, and experience.

Harvey Doc was the referee in charge. The three judges were Tim Cheatham, Max DeLuca, and John McCarthy. Thomas Taylor is the referee. Maddox scored the first six rounds 50-44 in favor of Ryan Garcia. Tim Cheatham scored the bout 119-108. David Sutherland scored the bout 120-107. Steve Weisfeld scored the bout 118-109. The judges were Eric Cheek, Lisa Gia, and John McCarthy.