Overview
- The championship bout will take place at T-Mobile Arena on DAZN pay-per-view on Feb. 21.
- Ryan Garcia confronted former trainer Joe Goossen onstage, calling him a traitor, while Goossen framed his decision as business.
- Goossen said he began training Barrios on Dec. 1 after Barrios split with Bob Santos late last year.
- Both sides signaled they will use eight-ounce gloves following glove-size talk during the event.
- The winner is expected to face WBC mandatory challenger Conor Benn, with Barrios coming off two draws and Garcia entering after a loss and a no contest tied to failed drug tests.