Overview
- Garcia floored Mario Barrios within the first 30 seconds and swept a unanimous decision on cards of 120-107, 119-108 and 118-109 in Las Vegas.
- Showing more than his trademark left hook, Garcia’s right hand and movement controlled all twelve rounds for his first full world title at 147 pounds.
- In the ring afterward, Garcia called out Shakur Stevenson by name, saying he wants that fight next.
- Stevenson said he is open to it, proposing 144 pounds and requiring VADA’s involvement; VADA handled testing for Garcia–Barrios.
- The win moves Garcia to 25-2 (20 KOs) and reframes his career following the Haney no-contest and 12‑month suspension, with unifications and mandatory obligations now in focus.