4 days ago

Ryan Garcia Drops Mario Barrios Early, Cruises to First World Title

Garcia dropped Barrios inside 30 seconds and coasted to a wide unanimous decision to win the WBC welterweight title Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. He controlled range with the jab and right hand, even after his corner said his right hand was hurt. Trainer Joe Goosen told Barrios, “You’ve got three rounds to knock him out.” He couldn’t.