WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios (29-2-2, 18 KOs) and Ryan Garcia (24-2, 20 KOs) are near a deal for a struggle in early 2026.
Mike Coppinger studies on X that contracts are being exchanged between Ryan’s promoters at Golden Boy and Barrios’ handlers at PBC for the struggle.
Barrios is coming off a 12-round majority draw towards 46-year-old Manny Pacquiao on July 19, 2025, in Las Vegas. The 30-year-old Barrios is the proper champion for Ryan Garcia to seize a world title towards.
Followers Query the Alternative
Ryan, 27, is getting his second consecutive title shot at 147, and followers on social media are questioning why that is taking place. He misplaced to Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero by a 12-round unanimous choice in a struggle for the vacant WBA welterweight title on Could 2, 2025, at Instances Sq. in New York.
If Kingry fights the way in which he did towards Rolly, he’s not going to dethrone Barrios, as a result of he’s a warrior and he has respectable energy. He’s not going to roll over for Ryan. We noticed that in Marrios’ performances towards Pacquiao and Yordenis Ugas.
Recognition Over Benefit?
Garcia hasn’t fought since, and now he’s getting one other world title shot. It helps that Ryan has 12 million Instagram followers and is arguably the most well-liked fighter within the 147-lb division. Given Ryan’s reputation, it’s comprehensible why he’s being given one other fast title shot after his loss to Romero.
Golden Boy’s Strategic Transfer
Earlier on Saturday, Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya dominated out Ryan getting used because the alternative opponent to face Jake Paul on November 14th in an exhibition match in Miami, Florida. Followers have been excited final night time about the potential of Garcia getting used as Jake’s opponent this month. That may have been an unlimited payday for Ryan.
De La Hoya stated in an interview with Combat Hub TV that Garcia is below contract with them and DAZN. Jake fights on Netflix. So, it wasn’t going to work. That may have been an unlimited payday for Ryan.
