*INDIO, CALIF. (Aug. 7, 2018):* NABF and NABO Super Featherweight
champion *Ryan
“Kingry” Garcia* (15-0, 13 KOs) will face his toughest challenge yet as he
takes on NABA Super Featherweight Champion *Carlos “The Solution”
Morales* (17-2-3,
6 KOs) in a non-title fight scheduled for 10 rounds in the lightweight
division. The clash will be the main event of the Sept. 1 edition of *Golden
Boy Fight Night* at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif.The
action will be streamed live on Facebook Watch in the U.S. and globally on
the Golden Boy Fight Night Page
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Garcia, a 19-year-old native of Victorville, Calif., is the future of
boxing. After winning multiple national championships as an amateur and
several professional fights in Mexico, Garcia signed with Golden Boy
Promotions in Nov. 2016. Since then, he has won nearly every fight by
knockout, including a highlight-reel knockout of Miguel Carrizoza to
win the Junior NABF Super Featherweight Title and a first-round knockout
victory against Fernando Vargas. In his last fight, Garcia scored a
unanimous decision win against seasoned Puerto Rican contender Jayson “La
Maravilla” Velez to win the NABF and NABO Super Featherweight Titles. The
young star will fight a fellow regional champion in what will be his
toughest test yet.
“I feel amazed, honored and excited,” said *Ryan Garcia*. “I’ve changed up
my team and we’ve been working on my craft. I’m more focused now than ever
before, and I’ve been working on the body shots. I won’t reveal too much
now, so everyone will have to tune in. I’m going to show fans why we are
the hottest thing in boxing.”
Morales is a 28-year-old who currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
Despite starting his career with a record of 0-1-3, Morales scored 16
impressive victories in a row, including a split decision victory
against Charles Huertain 2017 that earned him the NABA 130-pound title.
Morales then defeated Cesar Alan Valenzuela, a common opponent of Garcia’s,
before losing toAlberto “Explosivo” Machado in close and tough unification
fight. Morales regained the NABA Super Featherweight Title late last year
with a technical decision against Dardan Zenunajand will look to upset the
rising star.
“I am very excited to be back in Indio fighting for Golden Boy Promotions,”
said *Carlos Morales*. “This should be an entertaining fight. Ryan Garcia
is a good fighter, and I always like to fight good opponents. This fight
will be on Facebook Watch so that all my fans can watch it.”
Hall of Famer *Marco Antonio Barrera* will be the special VIP guest for
this action-packed event. The native of Mexico City, Mexico is recognized
as one of the best pugilists that Mexico has ever produced. In his
legendary career, Barrera defeated the likes of “Prince” Naseem Hamed,
Johnny “Mi Vida Loca” Tapia, andKevin “The Flushing Flash” Kelley. Barrera
also had two spectacular fights against Manny “Pacman” Pacquiaoand
participated in a legendary trilogy against Erik “El Terrible”
Morales.Barrera will be in attendance for this event to meet fans, sign
autographs and take pictures inside the Fantasy Springs Special Events
Center. The meet-and-greet is open to the public with the purchase of a
ticket to the event.
In the co-main event, *Marvin Cabrera* (8-0, 6 KOs) of Los Angeles will
take on hometown favorite* Neeco “The Rooster” Macias *(16-0, 9 KOs) of
Lancaster, Calif. in an eight-round super welterweight battle. This will be
a battle of undefeated boxers who are known for their aggressive styles.
*Alex Rincon* (4-0, 4 KOs) of Dallas, Texas will return in a six-round
super welterweight clash. *Kevin Ventura* (9-0, 8 KOs) of Omaha, Nebraska
will participate in a six-round lightweight fight.* George Rincon *(4-0, 2
KOs) is scheduled to fight in a four-round battle in the super lightweight
division.
Times for the event, along with opponents for the undercard, will be
announced shortly.
*Garcia vs. Morales *is a 10-round lightweight fight presented by Golden
Boy Promotions. The event is sponsored by Tecate,”THE OFFICIAL BEER OF
BOXING,” and Hennessy, “Never Stop, Never Settle.” The fights will take
place Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio,
Calif.
Tickets for the event go on sale Friday, Aug. 17, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. PT and
start at $25. Tickets will be available at the Fantasy Springs Resort
Casino box office, by calling 1-800-827-2946, or by purchasing online at
www.fantasyspringsresort.com
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