Two-division world title winner Danny Garcia is back in the ring tonight, after 19 months away. Making his debut at junior middleweight, he takes on Jose Benavidez Jr. from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Garcia is a former unified junior welterweight champion and WBC welterweight belt holder, and last fought in December 2020 when he lost to unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. at 147lbs. A new division for Garcia gives him a fresh start, and he now takes on the brother of two-time super middleweight champion David Benavdiez.
Benavidez is also a former welterweight title challenger, losing to WBO champion Terence Crawford by 12th-round stoppage. He's fought just once since then, going to a majority draw with Francisco Emanuel Torres in his 154-pound debut.
For Garcia, Benavidez is meant to be little more than a tune-up fight ahead of getting a chance at a championship fight. Can Benavidez upset the plans?
Here is everything you need to know about Danny Garcia vs. Jose Benavidez Jr.
When is Danny Garcia vs. Jose Benavidez Jr. tonight? 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 tonight?
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 tonight?
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