Boxing Prospect Danny Garcia Added To Undercard Of De La Hoya vs. Forbes

Philadelphia’s newest boxing sensation, Danny Garcia, 5-0 (5), is ready for the big stage as he’s scheduled to fight Manuel Bocanegra, 7-8-1 (5), Saturday May 3, 2008 on the Oscar De La Hoya vs Steve Forbes card.

Garcia, who possesses immense punching power in both hands, has put together a string of scintillating knock out victories, none of which have entered the third round.

“I’m here to entertain everyone who comes to see me fight.” said Garcia. “I really love being a professional prize fighter opposed to being in the amateurs. With no head gear, I really feel my power comes to life. Although, if I have to go the distance, I’ll be well prepared.”

Bocanegra who hails from Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico will be Garcia’s toughest test being that he has a credible win against Daniel Attah, 24-4-1 (8), who went the distance with former world champion Acelino Freitas.

The 27,000-seat soccer stadium at The Home Depot Center will be bursting with energy as Oscar De La Hoya battles Steve Forbes in showdown for the ages. The bout will also mark De La Hoya’s return home to fight for the first time in Los Angeles since 2000 as well as his return to HBO’s World Championship Boxing for the first time since 2001.

The match up will be televised live by HBO’s World Championship Boxing beginning at 10pm ET / 7pm PT. Tickets may be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 213-480-3232 or by visiting ticketsmaster.com. Group tickets, VIP packages and Hospitality packages are available by calling 1-877-AEG-TICKETS (1-877-234-8425) or by visiting www.aegtickets.com.