Advancing to eight round bouts is Philadelphia's highly publicized junior welterweight prospect, Danny "Swift" Garcia, 9-0 (7). The Golden Boy Promotions rising star returns to the ring December 6, 2008 on the "Dream Match" extravaganza featuring Oscar De La Hoya vs Manny Pacquiao, set to take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Garcia will challenge rough and rugged Francisco Rios Gil, 13-8 (9), of Hutabampo, Sonora, Mexico. Expect an explosive slugfest as both fighters possess great knockout power.

"Moving up to eight rounders is something I've been looking forward to," stated Garcia, "I set my sights on getting a knockout every time I step in the ring. Now I will have more time to break down my opponent.

"I'm excited and truly blessed to be fighting on another big show. I want to thank my management and promotional teams for keeping me busy. This is one more step toward my dream of becoming a world champion"

Promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank, Inc., presented by Tequila Cazadores and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, DeWalt Tools, Full Throttle Energy Drink and Southwest Airlines, De La Hoya vs. Pacquiao, a 12-round welterweight battle, will take place Saturday, Dec. 6 at20MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV. \

The fight will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per View, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

For more information visit www.goldenboypromotions.com.

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