In a career-defining moment, Oscar Duarte gears up for a clash with the renowned light welterweight contender, Ryan Garcia, in a twelve-round main event on DAZN. Duarte (26-1-1, 21 KOs) sees this bout as a chance to transform his life, facing off against the Golden Boy star, Ryan Garcia (23-1, 19 KOs), at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 

While Garcia views Duarte as a “tune-up,” underestimating him could jeopardize Garcia’s plans for a rematch with Gervonta Davis or a bout against the Devin Haney vs. Regis Prograis winner. Oscar Duarte boasts of an incredible record. Although relatively new to the ring, underestimating his prowess would prove imprudent. While Garcia undeniably has a better resume, Duarte comes with an 11-time winning streak. In the end, it’s the people’s court that has to be won over.

Ryan Garcia vs Oscar Duarte: Physical Attributes

Born on August 8, 1998, Ryan Garcia, aka King Ry, stands as a formidable force in the boxing world. Despite his physical strength, the 25-year-old’s stature at 5 ft 9 in (1.78 cm) and a reach of 70 in (178cm) places him advantageously in the lightweight division at 135 lbs.

Oscar Duarte, born on January 23, 1996, is 27 years old. Duarte stands at 5’9” (175cm) and weighs 135 lbs. The Mexican professional boxer enters the ring with a commendable record of 25 wins and an impressive knockout ratio of 80.77% in 28 professional fights. Duarte’s journey includes facing elite opponents like D’Angelo Keyes, Alex Martin, and Javier Franco. Nicknamed ‘La Migraña.’

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Other Facts about Garcia and Duarte

There is no doubt that Garcia is the more recognizable between the two. Although Duarte is a relatively new entrant in the boxing arena, however, is undeniably a talented contender. Boxing has been a success for Garcia, and he has also had lucrative endorsement deals. This has seen him end the year with a net worth of $10 million, which is proof of his wealth-generation ability and a legacy to be proud of. Duarte might be relatively new to professional boxing, but his net worth is estimated to be $1.9 million.

When it comes to their private lives, Ryan Garcia has dated a roster of women and is at present in a relationship with Influencer and fitness model Andrea Celina. With her, he has one child, Bela, and they are expecting a baby boy soon. Additionally, King Ry has a 5-year-old daughter named Rylee, with an ex-flame, Social media influencer Catherine Gamez.

On the contrary, Duarte is very secretive about his private life. In an Instagram post by Duarte dated May 7, 2021, it was revealed that he formerly dated a nutritionist called Marcelle Varela Martos.

Origin and Parentage

Oscar Duarte and Ryan Garcia come from Mexican origin. However, Garcia was born and raised in Los Alamitos, California. Oscar Duarte on the other hand, is from Parral, Chihuahua.

Ryan Garcia’s parents are named Henry Garcia and Lisa Garcia. His mother is very active on social media platforms, and she posts frequently about her sons. Sean Garcia. Ryan’s brother became his last-minute fight. Duarte’s parents Elva and Jose Duarte appear on his Instagram but further details are not available.

In the lead-up to this anticipated showdown, the contrasting fortunes and attributes of Ryan Garcia and Oscar Duarte create an intriguing narrative. While Garcia basks in the financial success of a seasoned career, Duarte, relatively new to the professional scene, aims to make a mark and disrupt the plans of his highly regarded opponent.

The clash between these two boxers transcends mere statistics, promising a battle that will echo through the corridors of boxing history.

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