Ryan Garcia introduced his subsequent battle towards present WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on February 21. In a video posted on social media Thursday, the 27-year-old didn’t reveal the placement however appeared to have signed the contract.
“Increase, right here I am going, signed,” Garcia says. “I’m going to be combating for the true WBC championship belt towards Mario Barrios. February twenty first. Prepare, trigger I’m coming.”
In his earlier battle in Might, Garcia (24-2, 20 KOs) dropped a unanimous choice to Rolando Romero in his bid to say the WBA “Common” belt. Earlier than that, the Victorville, California, native was anticipated to face Rukiya Anpo in a later-canceled exhibition and fought Devin Haney in a bout that was dominated no contest as a consequence of a failed drug check.
San Antonio’s Barrios (29-2-2, 18 KOs) was final in motion in July towards Manny Pacquiao, recording his second attract a row. Previous to that, the 30-year-old went the complete distance with Abel Ramos after claiming the interim strap by unanimous choice towards Fabian Maidana.
Garcia is at the moment signed with Golden Boy, whereas Barrios is with Premier Boxing Champions.
The official occasion announcement, together with venue, ticket, and broadcast info, is predicted to comply with shortly.
