Undefeated, lightweight Ryan Garcia (22-0, 18KOs) will make his second appearance of the year, facing former two-time world champion Javier “El Abejon” Fortuna (37-3-1, 26 KOs) on July 16 and will stream live worldwide, exclusively on DAZN. The venue is to be announced. Garcia and Fortuna were set to meet last year, but Garcia pulled out to manage his ‘health and wellbeing.’
Ryan Garcia: “If there is any doubt I was hesitant to fight Fortuna a year ago, that will all be made clear after our fight. This was the fight I wanted and now it’s time. I am so grateful to my friends, family, and especially my fans for their support. I have never felt better, stronger, and more motivated. It’s time to silence all the doubters and it starts on July 16.”
Javier Fortuna: “This is going to be a very exciting fight. I know it didn’t take place last year like originally announced but I hope that this time it will be real so that I can offer a good show to the public,” said Fortuna. “I feel very happy with the work that I have been doing with my promoter, Sampson who has been trusting me since the beginning of my career. I will prepare 100% to win my fight. I trust my team now more than ever and have full confidence in my coach Belvin García, who I consider my family. Together, and with God on our side, I know we will hold up our hands high in victory on fight night.”
Queenry Garcia or Big Mouth Garcia will fin d a way to avoid Tank in December.
We all know he’s not going to fight Tank in December. Does it need to be said lol.
I thought you were a true boxing fan, and that you knew that no fighter is scared from another..
I wasn’t a great fighter but i wasn’t scared from anyone in my weight class, even spared heavyweights although being a junior welterweight..
Fortuna can definitely fight and he’s only been stopped once, has something left. Should give Garcia a pretty good fight, but I’m not too excited about this fight.
yea he can fight but will he thats the question….. he was stopped by Jason Sosa and lost a split decision to Robert Easter and was easily beaten by JoJo Diaz so again will he come to fight or collect a big check aka Luke Campbell
I’m not super thrilled for this, but Ryan needs to stay busy and get more comfortable with Joe Goosen. Also, Tank’s promotional situation is not settled, so there is no guarantee when Tank will fight again and no guarantee that the new promoter (or same promoter) will be able to strike a deal for Garcia v. Davis soon enough.
I know Fortuna is ready to fight in a boxing ring, an alley and/or in a parking lot. As for Garcia…ZZZZZZZZZ…I will believe him when the 1st round bell rings.
I know Fortuna is ready to fight in a boxing ring, an alley and/or in a parking lot. As for Garcia…ZZZZZZZZZ…I will believe him when the 1st round bell rings.
yeah you these guys will try to not to fight each other?
Let Garcia fight Rolly, ultimate match up of the shit talkers
Garcia will get dropped but win MD.
Garcia will stop him. Fortuna is not a bum in no shape form or fashion.
Rooting for Fortuna. R. Garcia looks at it as Jojo beat him by UD. When will Garcia fight the elites in his division. He is a social media diva… SMH
I actually think Garcia wins by TKO! I think Fortuna has a lot of mileage at this point along with the fact that I’ve always thought of him to be a front runner with a questionable chin?!
Neither Garcia’s team nor Ryan himself have much confidence in his ability. This kid comes off as the ultimate prima donna, but I think he suffers from more than mental illness. I personally don’t think that Ryan has any business in professional boxing, but he will never be able to compete at the highest level because he doesn’t have the mental fortitude for it. I will bet if his IQ was to be tested that he would not score much higher than people suffering from mental retardation, and I’m not saying that to be mean or to have a go at him. I’m saying it from a clinical perspective, as he is competing in the most dangerous sport there is when he is obviously handicapped.
ok. lets see it
barf
Pretty impressive to be able to get God on your side.
This is going to be a very sloppy fight. Ref will have his hands full.
To all the haters: Kingry ducks no one and he’s way better than what you give him credit for..