Ryan Garcia showed he is fully committed to welterweight by making the division limit comfortably ahead of his title challenge against Mario Barrios. Both fighters made weight Friday in Las Vegas, clearing the final requirement for their scheduled championship fight this Saturday.
Barrios officially weighed 147 pounds, right at the welterweight limit, while Garcia came in lighter at 146.5 pounds. Neither fighter showed visible difficulty on the scale, confirming the fight will proceed as planned with the WBC welterweight title at stake.
Garcia’s number carries particular significance because it removes uncertainty surrounding his ability to operate within the division’s championship boundary. His previous fights had come at lower weights or contracted limits, leaving open questions about whether he would fully commit to welterweight for a title opportunity. Making weight without struggle closes that question for now.
Barrios, meanwhile, arrived at the limit as expected. He has already established himself at 147 pounds and enters the fight as the defending champion. His task now is to preserve his position against a challenger entering the division with greater commercial attention and offensive reputation.
The successful weigh-in finalizes the championship conditions, leaving only the fight itself to determine whether Garcia’s move to welterweight produces immediate results or forces further adjustment.
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Last Updated on 02/20/2026
