After a long wait, it is finally time for the fight between Ryan Garcia and Javier Fortuna a year after it was originally meant to take place.
The fight was originally meant to take place last July but Garcia pulled out to address his mental health. He was then meant to fight in November 2021 but didn’t after a wrist injury that required surgery.
Garcia beat Emmanuel Tagoe on his return after pulling out of two fights. He was also ringside in Brooklyn to call out Gervonta Davis as he wants to fight Davis after this fight.
Garcia has to fight Fortuna first who will be his hardest fight yet.
Fortuna beat Luke Campbell via TKO in round seven in January 2021. This makes it clear that Garcia will be up against another world-class opponent.
Fortuna in is coming off a clear decision defeat to Diaz in July but did bounce back in February with a first-round knockout. Fortuna will now get to fight the fight he has waited almost a year for.
When is Garcia vs Fortuna?
- The fight will take place on Saturday, July 16
- The fight will be held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, USA.
- There are expected tom be 20,000 fans in attendance for the fight.
What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
- Garcia vs Fortuna will be shown live on DAZN
- It can be live streamed on DAZN UK.
Garcia vs Fortuna FULL CARD
- Ryan Garcia vs Javier Fortuna – MAIN EVENT
- Ricardo Sandoval vs David Jimenez
What has been said?
“If there is any doubt i was hesitnat to fight Fortuna a year ago, that will all be made clear after our fight,” Garcia said.
“This was the fight I wanted and its now time.”
“I have never felt better, stronger, and more motivated. It’s time to silence all the doubters and it starts on July 16.”
Fortuna added “This is going to be a very exciting fight. I know it din’t take place last year like originally anounced but i hope that this time it will be real so that I can offer a good show tot he public.”
“I trust my team more now than ever and have full confidence in my coach Belvin Garcia.”
“Together, and with God on our side, I know that we will hold up our hands high in victory on fight night.
Odds
- Garcia win – 1/8
- Draw – 25/1
- Fortuna win – 9/2
*Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of publication.
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