Round 12: The Return Of Ryan Garcia

By Mauricio Sulaimán / WBC President / Son of José Sulaimán

Ryan Garcia defeated Mario Barrios to become the new World Boxing Council welterweight world champion and he did so in emphatic fashion, dropping the champion in the first round and setting the tone for the entire fight. He ultimately won by a wide unanimous decision.

This was no ordinary victory. It holds special significance for several reasons, but it is truly a success story that will undoubtedly leave a unique mark on the history of modern boxing.