Ryan Garcia vs Oscar Duarte LIVE: UK start time, undercard and how to follow as ‘The Flash’ looks to bounce back from Gervonta Davis defeat
Ryan Garcia will be back in the ring tonight for the first time since his defeat to Gervonta Davis earlier this year.
The Flash was previously undefeated before facing Tank, who knocked him down twice in a stunning display to dent Garcia's world title hopes.
Despite that loss, he still boasts an excellent 23-1 record but Oscar Duarte represents another serious test.
The 27-year-old has won all of his fights since 2019 and has 21 KOs to his name.
Garcia vs Duarte: Date and how to follow
This 12-round lightweight contest will take place on Saturday, December 2.
It is being held at the Toyota Centre in Houston, Texas.
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Full times are yet to be confirmed but the main event ringwalks can be expected at 4am on Sunday morning for UK fans.
The event will be shown on DAZN - fans can sign up to DAZN for £9.99 per month at DAZN.com or via the DAZN app.
talkSPORT will have updates throughout the week, while talkSPORT.com will have all of the reaction as well.
Garcia vs Duarte: Undercard
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Garcia vs Duarte: What has been said?
Garcia is expecting a tough encounter.
He said: “You know, Oscar is a tough opponent, a knockout artist, so I have to be prepared, you know, refresh after my last fight.
"I’ve been training with Derrick [James] and have been learning a lot and building. At this new weight, I feel more confident, just stronger and just more aware.
“If I expect to become a champion, I can’t take easy fights and think that’s going to get me there.
"So, I knew that Oscar was a challenge. He’s fast. He’s strong. He’s got good timing. So it just made sense for me, you know, this fight, to show what I could do to prepare me for the bigger fights.”
Meanwhile, Duarte is out to cause a shock and progress his own career.
He said: “I’m happy and very excited to be here. I am thankful for this opportunity. I’m ready. I’m living in my best moment.
"I’m thankful for my team, my family and come December 2, I’m going to shine. It’s going to be a great fight and I’m going to make Chihuahua and Mexico proud.
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“Come December 2, I’m going to win and I’m going to be the next idol in Mexican boxing with the preparation that I am doing.
"I have a big rival in front of me, I have an incredible team behind me. They are my strength, and I am ready for the big challenges ahead of me. This is the best moment for me, not only physically but mentally too.”