It's been well over a year away from the ring but Ryan Garcia will face Emmanuel Tagoe on April 9, shown live exclusively on DAZN.
The former WBC interim lightweight champion stepped back from the sport to take care of his mental health and then suffered a hand injury, further delaying his return.
His last fight came in January 2021 when he convincingly defeated Luke Campbell despite suffering his first career knockdown.
He will take on Ghanaian fighter Tagoe, an experienced 33-year-old who last fought in November 2020 when he beat Mason Menard. With just one defeat in 33 fights he will be a tough opponent for the Californian.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Garcia vs. Tagoe.
Garcia vs. Tagoe fight date, start time
- Date : Saturday, April 9
- Time : 9:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 a.m. GMT
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 11:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 a.m. GMT
The main card is scheduled to begin at 9:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 a.m. GMT with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 11:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 a.m. GMT. These timings are subject to change due to the length of the undercard bouts.
Can I watch Garcia vs. Tagoe on DAZN?
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. Emmanuel Tagoe will be available on Saturday, April 9, with a DAZN subscription in over 200 countries. Fight fans in Canada, meanwhile, can purchase the fight via DAZN PPV. Click here for more information.
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:
| Mobile Devices | TV & Streaming Devices | Game Consoles |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone, iPad | Amazon Fire TV | Playstation 4 |
| Android phones, tables | Amazon Fire TV Stick | Playstation 5 |
| Amazon Fire tablet | Android TV | XBox One |
| Apple TV | XBox Series X | S | |
| Google Chromecast | ||
| LG Smart TV, Smartcast | ||
| Panasonic Smart TV | ||
| Samsung Smart TV | ||
| Sony Smart TV |
Where else can I watch the fight?
Live look-ins covering the end of fight cards will be available exclusively on Buzzer, the mobile platform that provides short-form access to live sports . This will include major moments (KOs, knockdowns, highlight reel exchanges etc) as well as post-fight comments from the stars themselves. For more information and to download the app, please click here.
NOTE: Buzzer is currently available only to fight fans in the United States.
Where is the Garcia vs. Tagoe fight?
The fight takes place at the Alamodome, San Antonio in Texas, United States.
Ryan Garcia record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Date of birth: August 8, 1998
- Height: 5' 10"
- Reach: 70"
- Total fights: 21
- Record: 21-0 (18KOs)
Emmanuel Tagoe record and bio
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Date of birth: January 10, 1989
- Height: 5' 8"
- Reach: 75"
- Total fights: 33
- Record: 32-1 (15 KOs)
Garcia vs. Tagoe fight card
- Ryan Garcia vs. Emmanuel Tagoe; lightweight
- George Rincon vs. Alejandro Frias; super lightweight
- Gregory Morales vs. Katsuma Akitsugi; featherweight
- Hector Valdez vs. Daniel Colula Moncada; super bantamweight