Ryan Garcia Debuts in a New Weight Class
Garcia Weighed in at 143 lbs, Opponent Duarte at 1428 lbs at Friday's Weigh-In
On Friday, Ryan Garcia and his opponent Oscar Duarte weighed in for their upcoming non-title bout. Garcia weighed in at 143 lbs, while Duarte came in at 1428 lbs. The fight will take place at a catchweight of 136 lbs with a 10 lbs rehydration clause on April 22 2023.
Garcia Set for a Restart in a New Weight Class and with a New Trainer
Garcia is moving up to the welterweight division after suffering a knockout loss to Gervonta Davis in their April 2023 fight. He has also hired a new trainer, Joe Goossen, in an effort to turn his career around. Garcia is hoping to make a statement in his new weight class and earn a world title shot in the near future.
Conclusion:
Garcia is taking a big step up in competition when he faces Duarte on April 22nd. Duarte is a tough and experienced fighter, and Garcia will need to be at his best to win. A victory would give Garcia a much-needed boost of confidence and move him one step closer to his goal of becoming a world champion.
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