Boxing Prospect Danny Garcia Added To Marquez vs. Diaz

Danny “Swift” Garcia will make his way back to the ring on February 28, 2009 on the Juan Manuel Marquez vs Juan Diaz card.

The undefeated hard hitting junior welterweight prospect from Philadelphia will face Cristian Favela of Los Mochis, Mexico in a scheduled eight round bout at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX.

“I’m looking forward to a busy 2009 schedule,” said a confident Garcia, 10-0 (7). “I’m truly blessed to be in this position with a great team and all. I’m excited about fighting on another great card and I anticipate great accomplishments this year.”

Marquez vs. Diaz, the 12 round main event for Marquez’ Ring Magazine World Lightweight Championship and Diaz’ IBO World Lightweight Title, John vs. Juarez, the 12 round co-main event for John’s WBA World Featherweight Championship, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate and Southwest Airlines.

The world title bouts will take place on February 28 from Toyota Center in Houston, Texas and will be televised live on HBO’s World Championship Boxing beginning at 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT.

Tickets for Marquez vs. Diaz, priced at $300, $150, $75, $50 and $25, are on sale now online at ToyotaCenterTix.com, by phone at 1-866-4-HOU-TIX, Houston area Randalls locations and Toyota Center Box Office.