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Mikey Garcia vs. Jesse Vargas Set For Feb. 29 In TX
Mikey Garcia and Jessie Vargas will clash in a Welterweight
blockbuster at Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas on
Saturday February 29 live on DAZN in the US and on Sky
Sports in the UK.
Former four-weight king Garcia (39-1 30 KOs) makes his debut
on DAZN with new promoter Eddie Hearn in the same state of
his last outing at AT&T Stadium in Arlington in March in a
bid to win World honors at a fifth weight.
Garcia, who turned 32 on Sunday, has now planted his flag in
the ground at 147lbs by taking on Vargas, and the popular
Californian will aim to make a big statement as he fights in
Texas for the tenth time in an already glittering career.
“I’m very happy to announce my next fight against Jessie on
February 29 in Texas, live on DAZN,” said Garcia. “I believe
our styles are going to make for a great battle and the fans
are going to be in for a real treat. Tune in and don’t miss
it”
Former two-weight ruler Vargas (29-2-2 11 KOs) has already
tasted glory at Welterweight and is gunning for more glory
starting with his clash against Garcia.
Vargas was the first fighter to headline a Matchroom Boxing
USA show in America in his entertaining draw with Thomas
Dulorme in Chicago in October 2018 and followed that with a
clinical KO win over Humberto Soto in Mexico in April. The
30 year old, who held the WBO strap at 147lbs in 2016 after
moving up from Super-Lightweight where he held the WBA
crown, believes that the timing is perfect for him to come
out on top of what he promises will be a fan-friendly
showdown.
“It’s a big fight for fight fans, it’s one people have
wanted for a long time now,” said Vargas. “We are giving
them what they want to see, it’s going to be a great
showdown.
“He’s a warrior and so am I, we both always go for the win
and do anything possible to get it. I really believe in
myself and my abilities, it’s one of the fights that will
generate a lot of attention and it’s the perfect time to
shine and show that I am here to stay - I need to show that
I am going to be a World champion again and this is the
perfect fight to show that.”
The huge showdown marks a return to Texas for Eddie Hearn’s
Matchroom Boxing USA after staging on of the fights of the
year in the unification sizzler between Maurice Hooker and
Jose Ramirez in July, and the promoter is thrilled to be
pitting Garcia and Vargas together in what promises to be an
all-out war.
“Garcia vs. Vargas is a great fight and I’m so excited to
bring this show to Frisco, Texas live on DAZN on February
29,” said Hearn. “The DAZN schedule is simply breathtaking
and the value they are delivering to fight fans in quite
incredible.
“This fight has all the makings of a Barrera v Morales type
war where the styles should gel brilliantly for a real
classic. I want to thank Jerry Jones and his team for his
support for this great event, get ready for a huge fight and
huge card at Ford Center in February!”
“It gives us great pride to host another superior boxing
match of this caliber with Mikey Garcia and Jessie Vargas,”
said Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager
Jerry Jones. “Showcasing two of the best Welterweight boxing
superstars, our fans and the entire North Texas region will
get to experience another incredible event here at Ford
Center.”
“We are excited to have the February 29 showdown between
Mikey Garcia and Jessie Vargas serve as the official start
to another Fight Season on DAZN in 2020,” said Joseph
Markowski, DAZN EVP, North America. “Both men are
multi-division champions who have proven their ability to
draw an audience as incredible ambassadors for the sport. We
anticipate a tremendous promotion with Mikey and Jessie
before they meet in Texas.”
An announcement on ticket on-sale dates and prices will be
made next week.
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