Ryan Garcia vs. Mario Barrios live results, round-by-round updates, ring walks, start time for WBC title fight
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Key Points:
- The world title fight between Gary Antuanne Russell and Andy Hiraoka was nearly canceled due to Hiraoka's visa issues, resolved only late Tuesday, leaving him just over 48 hours in the U.S. before the bout.
- Hiraoka faces significant challenges including jet lag from traveling over 10 hours from Japan, minimal time to acclimate, making weight, and ring rust due to limited activity with only one fight in the past two years.
- Russell, the reigning WBA super lightweight champion, is a high-pressure southpaw known for his volume punching and stamina, having recently won decisively against Jose Valenzuela and previously losing a close split decision to Alberto Puello.
- Hiraoka's defensive
