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Ryan Garcia vs Mario Barrios live: Start time, undercard, fight updates and results tonight
Garcia will aim to take the WBC welterweight title from Barrios, and Conor Benn was thought to be next for the winner... until a shocking piece of news emerged on Friday
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.
Wood does the double over Warrington with easy points win
Leigh Wood def. Josh Warrington via unanimous decision (119-109 ,119-110, 117-111)
As expected! A comfortable victory for Wood, who does the double over his domestic rival.
Plenty of respect between the pair, though, as the Nottingham crowd sings in support of their winning man.
Wood surely victorious in long-awaited rematch
Round 12
Warrington is far from a knockout artist, but that’s what he needs now: a KO.
Wood lands the better shots early in the round, though, including a left hook to the body.
Warrington crashes into Wood now, as the Nottingham crowd sings in support of “Leighthal”.
Big left overhand from Warrington, though, in the last 20 seconds!
Wood takes it well and fires back, and they trade punches to the bell.
Warrington running out of time to salvage result
Round 11
Both men are letting their hands go here! Wild hooks from both, with Wood going low and Warrington aiming high.
After that frantic start, though, things really slow down.
It looks like Warrington doesn’t have tooooo much left.
Wood is on the front foot, teasing him with jab feints.
Warrington’s face is wearing a bit of damage, too.
Wood vs Warrington 2 live
Round 10
Three rounds to go. Wood slings a couple of southpaw crosses to the body.
Grazing left hook lands for Warrington off the break. He tries to build, but Wood grabs him again. This is frustrating for Warrington.
Strong right uppercut from Wood, after Warrington is too immobile in front of him.
Hope for Warrington down the stretch?
Round nine
Warrington looks to fight behind the jab, with mixed success.
A bit more joy for Warrington now – he’s getting that left hand working well – but he’s throwing single shots. He needs to follow up.
The energy is leaving the room at the moment, amid a drawn-out phase of clinches.
Warrington frustrated as Wood rematch wears on
Round eight
Lots of Nottingham songs ringing around the arena at the moment.
Hooks are working well for Wood here, as Warrington struggles to close range effectively.
When Warrington does get close, he’s either getting tagged or grabbed.
Wood eats a left hook well, late in the round.
Warrington in need of something here
Round seven
Wood still looks so relaxed, and is putting his combinations together well. Warrington looks a bit unsure how to get ahold of this.
Wood builds well in Warrington rematch after bloody start
Round six
We near the midway point, with Wood seemingly building a decent lead.
Warrington tries to arrest some momentum, chasing after Wood, who lands a decent left hook.
Nice combination punching from Wood, who mixes his hooks in with his uppercuts well.
Warrington needs to change something, as it stands.
Wood vs Warrington 2 live
Round five
Wood digs a left uppercut to the body. He’s throwing those lefts from a fair distance, but they’re working for him.
Now a spurt of shots that sting Warrington, but the “Leeds Warrior” snaps his rival’s head back with a clean right!!
Things are picking up...
A left hook is there for Wood, who seems to have recovered from that right hand well.
Wood vs Warrington 2 live
Round four
Scrappy exchanges here, giving way to more grappling. Warrington is struggling to get his range right in this round.
Both men miss with hooks, then Warrington appears to land a winging left hand.
Good spell for Wood at the moment, and he clatters Warrington with a long left as the Leeds fighter closes range!
Warrington ties up with Wood, who motions to the crowd for some cheers.
Wood looks the more-relaxed boxer so far.
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