Boxing Prospect Danny Garcia Returns To The Ring

Making his way back to the ring is highly publicized undefeated junior welterweight prospect Danny Garcia, 6-0 (5). Promoted by Golden Boy, Garcia, whose opponent is yet to be announced, will showcase his skills in a six round bout on the undercard of Joel Casamayor vs Juan Manuel Marquez, set to take place September 13, 2008 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

“I’m very focused for this fight.” said Garcia, “My dad and I have been working real hard in the gym. I’m prepared to go the distance or end it early if opportunity presents itself. This fight will be another step toward my goal of becoming a world champion. Fans will get their money’s worth when they see me fight as I’m ready to let my hands go. I’m extremely excited to showcase my skills come fight night. Thank you.”

Tickets priced at $300, $200, $125 and $75 are on sale and may be purchased at any MGM Grand box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Macy’s West at the Fashion Show Mall). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (702) 474-4000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mgmgrand .com orwww.ticketmaster.com.

The Casamayor vs. Marquez pay-per-view telecast, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, has a suggested retail price of $44.95, will be distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View and will be available to 71 million pay-per-view homes. HBO Pay-Per-View is the leading supplier of event programming to the pay-per-view industry. For Casamayor vs. Marquez fight week updates, log on to www.hbo.com