Two-division world champion Danny Garcia returns from a 19-month layoff on Saturday. And will do it in a new weight class as he makes his junior middleweight debut against Jose Benavidez Jr. from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Garcia, a former unified junior welterweight champion and former WBC welterweight titlist, last fought in December when he lost a wide decision to current three-belt 147-pound belt holder Errol Spence Jr. Now, Garcia looks to a new division and fresh set of opponents. That starts on Saturday with the brother of the former two-time WBC super middleweight champion David Benavidez.
Benavidez is a former welterweight title challenger, losing to WBO titlist Terence Crawford by 12th-round TKO. He's only fought since then, going to a majority draw with Francisco Emanuel Torres in his 154-pound debut.
For Garcia, Benavidez is supposed to be nothing more than a speed bump towards getting a crack at championship gold. Can Benavidez spoil the plans?
Here is everything you need to know about Danny Garcia vs. Jose Benavidez Jr.
Garcia, a former unified junior welterweight champion and former WBC welterweight titlist, last fought in December when he lost a wide decision to current three-belt 147-pound belt holder Errol Spence Jr. Now, Garcia looks to a new division and fresh set of opponents. That starts on Saturday with the brother of the former two-time WBC super middleweight champion David Benavidez.
Benavidez is a former welterweight title challenger, losing to WBO titlist Terence Crawford by 12th-round TKO. He's only fought since then, going to a majority draw with Francisco Emanuel Torres in his 154-pound debut.
For Garcia, Benavidez is supposed to be nothing more than a speed bump towards getting a crack at championship gold. Can Benavidez spoil the plans?
Here is everything you need to know about Danny Garcia vs. Jose Benavidez Jr.
When is Danny Garcia vs. Jose Benavidez Jr., date, start time
Date: Saturday, July 30
Main card: 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. BST
Main event ring walks (approx): 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. BST
The main card is set to get underway at 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. BST, with the main event ring walks scheduled for 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. BST. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
What channel/stream is Garcia vs. Benavidez?
U.S.: Showtime
UK: TBA
Showtime will broadcast the fight in the U.S. A UK broadcaster is yet to be announced.
Where is the Garcia vs. Benavidez fight?
The fight will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Danny Garcia record and bio
Nationality: American
Born: March 20, 1988
Height: 5' 8"
Reach: 68.5"
Total Fights: 39
Record: 36-3 (21 KOs)
Jose Benavidez Jr. record and bio
Nationality: American
Born: May 15, 1992
Height: 6' 0"
Reach: 74"
Total Fights: 29
Record: 27-1-1 (18 KOs)
Danny Garcia vs. Jose Benavidez Jr. fight card
- Danny Garcia vs. Jose Benavidez Jr.; Junior Middleweights
- Adam Kownacki vs. Ali Eren Demirezen; Heavyweights
- Gary Antuanne Russell vs. Rances Barthelemy; Junior Welterweights