Ryan Garcia vs. Javier Fortuna Fight: When Will Undefeated WBC Champ Return to the Ring?

WBC Champ Ryan Garcia will fight in another boxing match set to take place on July 16. Garcia will face Javier Fortuna in the arena, but the venue of their bout is yet to be announced.

DAZN and Golden Boy Promotions announced on Tuesday Garcia's next bout, according to a CBS Sports report.

Garcia and Fortuna will battle for 12 rounds in the lightweight division. The WBC champ will defend his WBC interim lightweight title against the former WBA "regular" super featherweight champion.

"It's time to show the world Ryan Garcia as an elite level fighter... This fight against Javier Fortuna will not only be a tough fight, but it will also show the world how talented he is," Oscar de la Hoya said, per Boxing Scene.

De la Hoya is the chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions.

'I Will Prepare My 100 Percent to Win My Fight' - WBC Champ Ryan Garcia

Ryan Garcia claimed his upcoming bout with Javier Fortuna will be "very exciting." He also expressed his confidence in himself and his team.

"I will prepare 100% to win my fight," Garcia pointed out, adding that he trusts his team now "more than ever."

The WBC champ also noted that he has "full confidence" in his coach, Belvin Garcia, whom he considers a part of his family.

"Together, and with God on our side, I know we will hold up our hands high in victory on fight night," Garcia further noted.

Ryan Garcia vs. Javier Fortuna Fight

Garcia and Fortuna's fight was originally scheduled for July 2021. However, the WBC champ withdrew from the match, citing mental health concerns, which was understood by Fortuna, per SB Nation.

Garcia underscored that all the doubts that made him hesitant to fight Fortuna last year will be erased in their July 16 boxing match.

"It's time to silence all the doubters and it starts on July 16," Garcia stressed. He also noted that the fight with Fortuna was the fight he wanted to take place. He then expressed his gratitude to his family, friends, and his fans for their support.

Ryan Garcia's match in July was announced after his unanimous decision win against Emmanuel Tagoe in April. The said match was Garcia's first bout after a 15-month hiatus to manage his mental health and recover from a hand injury.

Meanwhile, Javier Fortuna lost a bid for the vacant WBC interim lightweight title against Joseph Diaz last July. His loss to Diaz costs him a three-fight winning streak against Antonio Lozada Jr. and Jesus Cuellar.

Fortuna was ranked in the top 10 lightweight divisions of WBC. Furthermore, he is also a former two-time world champion who previously held the WBA Interim Featherweight World Championship and the WBA Super Featherweight World Championship.

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Written By: Joshua Summers

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