Undefeated, light-weight famous person Ryan Garcia (22-0, 18KOs) of Victorville, CA, will make his second look of the 12 months, dealing with former two-time world champion Javier “El Abejon” Fortuna (37-3-1, 26 KOs) of La Romana, DR. The 12-round light-weight struggle will happen on Saturday, July 16 and can stream dwell worldwide, completely on DAZN.
“If there’s any doubt I used to be hesitant to struggle Fortuna a 12 months in the past, that can all be made clear after our struggle,” mentioned Ryan Garcia. “This was the struggle I wished and now it’s time. I’m so grateful to my pals, household, and particularly my followers for his or her help. I’ve by no means felt higher, stronger, and extra motivated. It’s time to silence all of the doubters and it begins on July 16.”
“That is going to be a really thrilling struggle. I do know it did not happen final 12 months like initially introduced however I hope that this time it is going to be actual in order that I can provide present to the general public,” mentioned Javier Fortuna. “I really feel very proud of the work that I’ve been doing with my promoter, Sampson who has been trusting me for the reason that starting of my profession. I’ll put together 100% to win my struggle. I belief my staff now greater than ever and have full confidence in my coach Belvin García, who I take into account my household. Collectively, and with God on our aspect, I do know we’ll maintain up our palms excessive in victory on struggle evening.”
“It’s time to point out the world Ryan Garcia as an elite degree fighter,” mentioned Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO, Golden Boy. “This struggle towards Javier Fortuna won’t solely be a tricky struggle, it can present the world how gifted he’s.”
“What a month we have now had on DAZN and what a struggle this might be!” mentioned Ed Breeze, EVP Rights at DAZN. “That is an absolute cracker that includes one of many brightest abilities within the sport in Ryan Garcia towards a two-time world champion in Javier Fortuna. You do not need to overlook this on July sixteenth! Watch dwell and completely worldwide on DAZN.”
After a spectacular efficiency towards top-ten light-weight contender Emmanuel Tagoe in April 2022, Ryan Garcia proved he nonetheless is a power to be reckoned with within the light-weight division. Initially scheduled to face Fortuna in July 2021, Garcia was compelled to bow out of the occasion as a consequence of psychological well being struggles. Nonetheless, he has defeated nearly each high contender by way of knockout, together with a seventh-round stoppage of 2012 Olympic gold medalist Luke Campbell in 2021. His wonderful undefeated profession with 18 knock-outs contained in the ring, together with his spectacular shutout efficiency towards Emmanuel Tagoe has earned him a spot as one of many light-weight divisions high stars of our time. Now, the 23-year-old, undefeated light-weight sensation is on a mission to show he has what it takes to defeat the division’s elite.
Ranked within the high 10 of the light-weight division by ESPN.com, the WBC, and The Ring Journal, Javier Fortuna is a harmful light-weight contender with lots to show on July 16. The 33-year-old southpaw is a former two-time world champion who beforehand held the WBA Interim Featherweight World Championship and the WBA Tremendous Featherweight World Championship. Fortuna was final seen in a spectacular first spherical stoppage of Rafael Hernandez in Santo Domingo, DR this previous February and might be seeking to have one other spectacular efficiency when he faces Ryan Garcia on July 16.
Garcia vs. Fortuna is a 12-round light-weight struggle introduced by Golden Boy in affiliation with Sampson Boxing. The occasion is sponsored by Hennessy “By no means Cease. By no means Settle” and “BetOnline – Your On-line Sportsbook Specialists.” The struggle will happen on Saturday, July 16 and might be streamed dwell worldwide on DAZN.
