Garcia vs. Duarte

At the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, Ryan Garcia clinched a controversial victory over Oscar Duarte in a lightweight bout, ending with a debate over the referee's decision to stop the fight. The event also saw Floyd Schofield dominate Ricardo Torres, Shane Mosley Jr. achieve a sixth-round stoppage against Joshua Conley, and Darius Fulghum maintain his knockout streak against Pachino Hill.

Ryan “King” Garcia gears up for a thrilling comeback against the formidable Oscar “La Migraña” Duarte on December 2. This 12-round super lightweight bout, in collaboration with Cancun Boxing, promises to be a treat for fans worldwide, with DAZN broadcasting the event.

Garcia, known for his electrifying presence in the ring, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "I’m back and feeling better and stronger than before. I wanted Duarte for me and for the fans." With a stellar track record, including a sensational fight against Gervonta “Tank” Davis that raked in over 1.2 million pay-per-view buys, Garcia has solidified his status as a top-tier pay-per-view attraction. His swift style, iconic left hook, and impressive victories, including one over Olympic gold medalist Luke Campbell, have left fans in awe.

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On the other side, Duarte, known for his aggressive approach and unmatched defensive skills, is eager to seize this golden opportunity. "I feel very happy and full of enthusiasm now that this fight against Ryan Garcia has been finalized," he shared. With a remarkable comeback after his sole loss in 2019, Duarte has been on an 11-fight winning streak, taking down formidable opponents one after the other. However, critics argue that his victories have come against lesser-known fighters, casting doubt on his ability to stand toe-to-toe with Garcia. Despite this, Duarte's #10 ranking in the lightweight division cannot be ignored.

Adding to the anticipation, Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO, remarked, "Whoever emerges victorious is immediately in line for a shot against any of the current world champions. Fans aren’t going to want to miss this one.”

Will Garcia's new training and renewed focus propel him to victory? Or will Duarte prove that he's more than just an underdog? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the boxing world will be watching.

Main card:

▪️Ryan Garcia vs. Oscar Duarte, 12 rounds, super lightweight ▪️Floyd Schofield vs. Ricardo Torres, 10 rounds, for Schofield’s WBA International lightweight title ▪️Shane Mosley Jr vs. Joshua Conley, 10 rounds, for Mosley’s NABO middleweight title ▪️Darius Fulghum vs. Pachino Hill, 8 rounds, light heavyweight

Prelims:

▪️Asa Stevens vs. Dominique Griffin, 4 rounds, super bantamweight ▪️Gael Cabrera vs. Alejandro Dominguez, 4 rounds, bantamweight ▪️Sean Garcia vs. Joseph Johnson, 4 rounds, lightweight ▪️Danilo Diez vs. Jose Valenzuela Alvarado, 4 rounds, super lightweight

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