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.
Ryan Garcia vs Oscar Duarte LIVE: winner, favorite, latest updates from today’s fight
WE ARE UNDERWAY!
Ryan Garcia arrives in Houston in style!
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The underdog, Oscar Duarte, arrives at the Toyota Center ahead of his bout against Ryan Garcia.
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Ryan Garcia called out Shakur Stevenson
Garcia was brutally honest when it came to talking about Shakur Stevenson’s fight against Edwin De Los Santos.
Gael Cabrera wins the second prelim fight of the card!
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Sean Garcia, Ryan’s brother, gets a knockdown in the first prelim fight of the night.
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The prelim fights have kicked off in Houston.
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Darius Fulghum, who squares off vs. Pachino Hill tonight, arrives at the Toyota Center.
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Ryan Garcia Net Worth
Garcia won’t be making close to the same money as his fight against Tank Davis, but he will continue to build on what has already been a very financially successful career.
Shane Mosley Jr. is in the building and ready to defend his title against Joshua Conley.
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Meanwhile, on the other side of the pond, Jordan Gill picked up a big win over Michael Conlan.
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Ryan Garcia jabs at De La Hoya and Hopkins before fight
The press conference for this fight was certainly interesting, as Garcia took the opportunity to take some shots at Golden Boy promoters Oscar De La Hoya and Bernard Hopkins. It’s clear the partnership won’t last too much longer.
Ryan Garcia is making his first appearance since falling to Gervonta Davis and suffering his first-ever loss.
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Hello all and welcome to Marca English’s LIVE coverage of the Ryan Garcia vs. Oscar Duarte fight card!
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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. Five fights will feature on the main card. Three 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
- Asa Stevens vs. Dominique Griffin
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.
