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Ryan Garcia: Champion in Ring, Complex Life
22 Feb
Summary
- Garcia captured the WBC welterweight title on Feb. 21, 2026.
- He faced a $5,000 fine for a missed weight deadline.
- His relationship with Andrea Celina and their children is a focus.

Ryan Garcia achieved a major career milestone on February 21, 2026, by defeating Mario Barrios to claim the WBC welterweight world title at Las Vegas's T-Mobile Arena. The victory came after a period of scrutiny, including a $5,000 fine from the WBC for failing to meet a mandatory 14-day weight-check submission deadline on February 7, 2026.
Beyond his in-ring success, Garcia's personal life has garnered significant attention. His relationship with Andrea Celina, with whom he began dating in 2019, has been a recurring topic. They married in January 2021 and share two children: Bela, born in December 2020, and Henry, born in December 2023.
Despite announcing their divorce in January 2024 via social media, Garcia requested the court halt proceedings by July 31, 2024, leading to the case's dismissal. Celina, who maintains a strong online presence, continues to share aspects of her life, including her Mexican and Italian heritage.




