Mario Barrios (29-2-2, 18 KOs) will quickly put his WBC welterweight world title on the road in opposition to Ryan Garcia (24-2, 20 KOs).
Their bout headlines a Ring Journal card on the T-Cell Area in Las Vegas, NV. Struggle followers world wide can catch the motion reside as a pay-per-view (PPV) on DAZN.
Each males spoke at a press convention forward of their Feb. 21 conflict. Under is a few of what they needed to say.
Mario Barrios vs. Ryan Garcia press convention quotes
Mario Barrios
“I believe simply watching movie on Ryan and his previous couple performances we are able to see lots of flaws in his sport plan,” stated Barrios. “It didn’t take somebody understanding him personally to have an edge over him. Every part that we labored on is for what pertains to his model, the best way he fights, and I believe we labored on every part that I must to achieve success.”
“Simply making him uncomfortable, making an attempt to take advantage of his weaknesses, and simply each spherical making him uncomfortable.”
Ryan Garcia
“Properly, I believe I may do lots of speaking,” stated Garcia. “Say ‘oh, I’ve ready the very best I can.’ You could possibly simply have a look at me and simply type of see the form I’m in, how I look, and kinda have your personal opinion on it. I believe that speaks sufficient.”
“Yeah, it does really feel like previous occasions [training once again with my dad as head trainer]. There’s been a pair moments the place it simply feels swinging again to 2020. Throwback. Marc Castro got here by the gymnasium. All people’s coming by the gymnasium. It simply felt like a bit little bit of a throwback…It feels good to be again with my dad and technically we’re undefeated collectively. We’re going to proceed the streak.”
Struggle prediction
Garcia has not received a combat in simply over two years. He additionally did poorly in his final combat, a unanimous resolution loss to Rolly Romero. Barrios might not be the very best welterweight on the planet, however he has the dimensions benefit and may have the skillset to outbox Garcia. Anticipate the reigning champion to win by way of unanimous resolution.
Full press convention
For the press convention in its entirety, click on right here or the play button beneath. Video courtesy of Golden Boy Promotions.
