Henry Garcia, Ryan Garcia's father, asserted that his son deserves to fight for Mario Barrios' World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight title despite having lost his last bout against Rolando 'Rolly' Romero.

In an interview with MillCity Boxing, Garcia explained that King Ry adds value to the The confrontation is why Barrios chose him as his next challenger in the fight they will headline on February 21. "Whether you win or lose, the value is there. That wasn't my son. Fighting Duarte was Ryan. That's the Ryan you want, and that's the Ryan we have right now," he said. "It's the value that can give you that title, whether you've lost before or whatever. Mario Barrios wants someone solid. And you know what? He chose Ryan, and Ryan chose him," he added. It's worth remembering that Ryan Garcia is coming off a loss against Rolando 'Rolly' Romero last May. The fighter of Puerto Rican descended completely dominated him and ultimately took the victory by unanimous decision (115-112, 115-112, 118-109).

In addition, 'Rolly' captured the World Boxing Association (WBA) 147-pound belt. This was the third time King Ry has missed the opportunity to become a world champion, but now he will have another chance to achieve it.

Meanwhile, Mario Barrios drew with Manny Pacquiao and retained his WBC championship. He was expected to have a rematch with the Filipino fighter - who will return to action in January - but the former eight-division champion is now aiming for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Ryan Garcia, 25, returned to action after a year of inactivity due to a doping suspension and suffered his second career loss.

The Mexican-American has a record of 24 wins (20 by knockout), two losses, and one no contest in his professional career. Meanwhile, Mario Barrios, 30, retained his WBC welterweight title after drawing for the second consecutive time. The American has a record of 39 wins (18 by knockout), two losses, and two draws as a professional.