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Ryan Garcia’s turbulent career has somehow led him to another world-title fight, as he aims to dethrone Mario Barrios in Las Vegas tonight.

Garcia, a former interim champion, eyes his first full world title as he challenges Barrios for the WBC welterweight belt, with Conor Benn watching on as the winner’s mandatory challenger. But will the British star actually be next for the victor between Garcia and Barrios?

Benn’s shock move to Zuffa Boxing on Friday has complicated matters; given Zuffa’s desire to move away from boxing’s traditional belt system, it’s conceivable that Benn will soon lose his status as WBC mandatory challenger.

In any case, Garcia will enter T-Mobile Arena on the back of an upset loss to Rolly Romero, who dropped and outpointed “King Ryan” last May, with many fans expressing surprise at Garcia challenging for gold in the wake of a defeat. Furthermore, the 27-year-old’s clash with Romero followed a one-year drug ban. Still, some see Barrios as there for the taking, as the 30-year-old defends his belt on the back of two straight draws – one of them coming against a 46-year-old Manny Pacquiao last summer.

Below, you can follow live updates and results from Barrios vs Garcia and the undercard fights, after our coverage of Wood vs Warrington 2. Purchase Barrios vs Garcia on DAZN, here.

Steve Bunce: Wood, Warrington, and the importance of nastiness in boxing

“There has to be a bit of genuine nastiness in any successful British boxing rivalry.”

That’s the opinion of Independent columnist Steve Bunce, who wrote this week: “Boxers have shared 45 championship rounds and not really disliked each other, and met in trilogies that lacked a lasting moment of hate.

“Josh Warrington and Leigh Wood fight on Saturday in Nottingham, in a long-overdue rematch and a fight that other domestic rivalries should be measured against.

“Warrington and Wood is nasty; it is also a fight for survival at boxing’s elite level.”

Full preview, with ring walks about to begin:

Leigh Wood, Josh Warrington, and the importance of genuine nastiness in boxing

More than two years after their first fight, Wood and Warrington will meet again. Steve Bunce explains why this is one of Britain’s most underrated rivalries

Alex Pattle21 February 2026 21:53

Main-event ring walks next...

We’re minutes away from the main event, the long-awaited rematch between Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington...

Repeat for Wood, or revenge for Warrington?

This will be some atmosphere in Nottingham...

Alex Pattle21 February 2026 21:50

Fawaz takes British and Commonwealth belts from Davis

Alex Pattle21 February 2026 21:47

Fawaz takes British and Commonwealth belts from Davis

Alex Pattle21 February 2026 21:44

Bilal Fawaz takes British and Commonwealth belts from Ishmael Davis

Bilal Fawaz def. Ishmael Davis via majority decision (114-114, 115-113, 115-114)

And NEW! Fawaz grabs the British and Commonwealth super-welterweight straps from Davis.

A deserved win.

Alex Pattle21 February 2026 21:38

Ishmael Davis vs Bilal Fawaz in chief-support bout

Round 12

Lots of pressure from Fawaz in the final round, it’s exactly what he needs to get over the line – surely!

He should be crowned the new British and Commonwealth super-welterweight champion...

Alex Pattle21 February 2026 21:34

Ishmael Davis vs Bilal Fawaz in chief-support bout

Round 11

A bit of grappling in this penultimate round, but after they separate, Fawaz lets his hands go in spurts – light flurries to the body.

Davis comes back with a good spell of his own, but he tumbles to the canvas after some more grappling. One minute to go...

Jabs are getting through for Fawaz, and they’ve got a sting to them, it appears. But he goes for a walk to get some energy back.

This fight might have slipped away from Davis, along with his titles... One round left.

Alex Pattle21 February 2026 21:30

Ishmael Davis vs Bilal Fawaz in chief-support bout

Round 10

Fawaz continues to dial it up, really teeing off on Davis late in the round!

This fight is swinging his way at the moment... Davis needs a strong finish to be sure...

Alex Pattle21 February 2026 21:26

Ishmael Davis vs Bilal Fawaz in chief-support bout

Round nine

Harsh right hand by Davis, clipping Fawaz around the ear.

Decent jabs by the challenger in response. He draws a big reaction out of Davis with a stooping feint, and he mocks the champion again.

More taunting words from Fawaz, who lands a grazing left hook. Davis blocks a right hook now.

Both men land simultaneous jabs, before Fawaz lights up Davis with a prolonged combination!!

But Fawaz just stands in front of him in the final seconds, with his arms down by his side...

Alex Pattle21 February 2026 21:21

Ishmael Davis vs Bilal Fawaz in chief-support bout

Round eight

Fawaz backs up Davis and lands a cross to the body, before the champ fires back. Good head movement from Davis in the corner, so Fawaz targets the body.

Now a right hook lands to the head of Davis! The champ looks in trouble, but Fawaz pauses to motion to the crowd?! No, keep the pressure up!

Hard left hook upstairs, by Fawaz in the clinch. Is Davis tiring as we enter the final stretch?

Fawaz is growing into this...

Alex Pattle21 February 2026 21:18