After a 15-month layoff due to a broken wrist and mental health issues, Garcia returned in April when he dropped and defeated Emmanuel Tagoe by unanimous decision. Garcia and Fortuna were supposed to fight in July 2021, but the former pulled out due to his mental health.
Fortuna, a former two-division world champion, stayed on the show and lost a back-and-forth contest to Jo Jo Diaz by unanimous decision. The 32-year-old bounced back with a first-round knockout over Rafael Hernandez in February.
Garcia had been in talks to make a fight with Isaac Cruz. But they didn't go anywhere and Garcia went back to Fortuna. A win against Fortuna puts him in position to reignite talks to make a bout with fellow lightweight star Gervonta Davis.
“This was the fight I wanted, and now it’s time," Garcia said when the fight was announced. "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 with Fortuna on July 16.”
Here is how you can watch Ryan Garcia vs. Javier Fortuna.
What channel is Ryan Garcia vs. Javier Fortuna?
The card will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe. You can sign up for a subscription here. However, if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser.
Ryan Garcia vs. Javier Fortuna fight date, start time
Date: Saturday, July 16
Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m PT / 1 a.m. BST
Main event ringwalks (approx): 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT / 4 a.m. BST
The main card is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT / 1 a.m. BST with main event ringwalks scheduled for 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m PT / 4 a.m. BST. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard bouts.
What devices are supported on DAZN?
DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com (except Argentina, Chile and Colombia) and also has apps available for all of the following TV and streaming devices:
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Ryan Garcia record and bio
Nationality: American
Born: August 8, 1998
Height: 5' 10"
Reach: 70"
Total fights: 22
Record: 22-0 with 18 knockouts
Javier Fortuna record and bio
Nationality: Dominican
Born: December 18, 1990
Height: 5' 6 1⁄2"
Reach: 68 1⁄2"
Total fights: 43
Record: 37-3-1, two no-contests with 26 knockouts
Ryan Garcia vs. Javier Fortuna fight card
- Ryan Garcia vs. Javier Fortuna; Lightweights
- Alexis Rocha vs. Luis Vernon; Welterweights
- Lamont Roach Jr. vs. Angel Rodriguez; WBA Junior Lightweight eliminator
- Ricardo Sandoval vs. David Jimenez; WBA Flyweight eliminator
- Oscar Collazo vs. Victorio Saludar; WBA Minimumweight eliminator
- Diego De La Hoya vs. Enrique Bernache; Featherweights
- Miguel Gaona vs. Jonathan Guzman; Lightweights