Ryan Garcia (23-1) makes his return to the ring on Saturday night, a little under eight months after losing for the first time at the hands of Gervonta "Tank" Davis. He will face Oscar Duarte (26-1-1), a lesser known Mexican boxer who possesses solid power.
19 of Garcia's 23 victories have ended via stoppage, while Duarte has finished 21 of his 26 wins by knockout. There could be plenty of fireworks on display.
The fight will be held at the Toyota Center in Houston, with the event broadcast slated to begin at 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT. It will be shown live on DAZN as part of the company's subscription service. It won't be pay-per-view.
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Bounce back needed for Ryan Garcia
Ryan Garcia is currently in the process of building back up to a big fight. The rising star got his wish when Gervonta "Tank" Davis agreed to a bout in April, but Garcia was defeated by a 7th round body shot. It was the first loss of Garcia's career.
This will be Garcia's first fight since the loss, so eyes will be on how he bounces back and if he does so convincingly. He's the clear favorite with -450 odds, while Oscar Duarte is a +325 underdog.
Ryan Garcia vs Oscar Duarte Fight Card
Garcia will steal the headlines, but there will be plenty of additional talent on display. Four fights will feature on the main card. A few other fights will be held as prelims, although they won't be shown on the broadcast.
- Ryan Garcia vs. Oscar Duarte
- Floyd Schofield vs. Ricardo Lopez
- Shane Mosley Jr. vs. Joshua Conley
- Darius Fulghum vs. Pachino Hill
Mosley Jr.'s last fight was an emphatic knockout victory over D'Mitrius Ballard in which he captured the vacant WBO NABO middleweight title. Schofield has started his career 15-0 and is one of the hottest prospects in the lightweight division.
