WBC Welterweight Champion Ryan Garcia has received a positive medical update following concerns over his right hand in the aftermath of his Mario Barrios win.
Garcia’s advisor, Guadalupe Valencia, revealed that the injury is merely a “light sprain” rather than a fracture or ligament tear that occurred during the Barrios fight. The news comes as a major relief for the Garcia camp, especially following his career-best win over Barrios on February 21. The setback is not expected to sideline “KingRy” for long. The hand requires rest but no surgical intervention, meaning Garcia is projected to be ready for fighting by July. The focus now shifts back to Garcia’s potential opponents. Ryan has been linked with a clash against Shakur Stevenson, as fans wait for his next step.
Ryan Garcia has avoided a serious injury on his right hand with a ‘light sprain’, his advisor Guadalupe Valencia has told The Ring’s @MikeCoppinger.
Valencia expects Garcia to be ready to fight by July. pic.twitter.com/A64G5JjSvO
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) February 28, 2026