2024: Ryan Garcia claims he was drinking leading to Devin Haney fight
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.
Barrios vs Garcia live
- Ryan Garcia challenges Mario Barrios for WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas
- Garcia, 27, seeks first full world title after previous run as an interim champion
- Barrios, 30, drew his last two bouts – one against a 46-year-old Manny Pacquiao
- Conor Benn is mandatory challenger to tonight’s winner; will that status last after shock career move?
- Main card 1am GMT, main-event ring walks 5am GMT
- Fight streams live exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view
- Independent’s live coverage follows our updates from Wood vs Warrington 2
Warrington frustrated as Wood rematch wears on
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.
Alex Pattle21 February 2026 22:36
Warrington in need of something here
Wood still looks so relaxed, and is putting his combinations together well. Warrington looks a bit unsure how to get ahold of this.
Alex Pattle21 February 2026 22:32
Wood builds well in Warrington rematch after bloody start
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.
Alex Pattle21 February 2026 22:28
Wood vs Warrington 2 live
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!!
A left hook is there for Wood, who seems to have recovered from that right hand well.
Alex Pattle21 February 2026 22:24
Wood vs Warrington 2 live
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.
(Getty Images)
Alex Pattle21 February 2026 22:20
Wood vs Warrington 2 live
Wood is back on the front foot, and he lands a rear uppercut now! That stumbles Warrington slightly…
Wood peppers Warrington with left straights, but eventually Warrington comes forward with a prolonged flurry, and Wood grabs ahold of him.
Grazing hook from Wood after they separate. Now a left uppercut and a right hook.
He’s keeping his hands low. Warrington sticks out his tongue at the hometown fighter.
Leigh Wood (right) and Josh Warrington during their rematch (Getty Images)
Alex Pattle21 February 2026 22:16
Vengeful Warrington bloodies Wood early in long-awaited rematch
Warrington keeps a high guard as Wood fights on the front foot. Lots of jab feints from Wood.
Decent uppercut from Wood, but Warrington fires back with a left hand! Wood then collides with Warrington during a messy entry.
Warrington catches Wood again, and the latter is bleeding badly around his right cheek now… Is it coming from the nose? It seems so.
Now it’s Warrington hunting, with Wood trying to throw counter combinations on the back foot.
Alex Pattle21 February 2026 22:12
Wood vs Warrington 2 live
Warrington is orthodox, Wood stands southpaw.
Speed on display from Warrington early, even as he misses with a hook. Wood presses forward and also misses with a hook – barely.
Long left hand from Wood now, tagging the body of Warrington, who covers up upstairs.
A couple of clinches, too, with the rivals clashing into each other.
Alex Pattle21 February 2026 22:07
Wood and Warrington in the ring for huge rematch
In their first fight, Warrington (32-4-1, 8 KOs) was leading on all three judges’ scorecards when Wood (28-4, 17 KOs) produced a knockout out of nowhere, as he has done on so many occasions.
Fascinating to see how things play out tonight. Lots of differing predictions.
Alex Pattle21 February 2026 22:03
Wood and Warrington in the ring for huge rematch
Both men are in the ring. As ex-world champ Sunny Edwards observed, caught on a hot mic: “It’s a lot of Leeds fans, isn’t it?”
But a great reception for hometown hero Wood as well, of course.
Alex Pattle21 February 2026 22:00
