Danny Garcia (36-3, 21 KO) the former two-division champion at 140 and 147 pounds returns to the ring after a 19 month layoff to face challenger Jose Benavidez (27-1-1, 18 KO) at 154 pounds. The main event matchup takes place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and will be Garcia's first fight at super welterweight.
While there is no fight on the line for either man, this fight gives both men a new challenge after they each lost to top fighters at welterweight in recent years. With years of high level success on his resume, Garcia in particular has an opportunity to rise up the 154-pound rankings and try to win a title in a third division.
The main card will begin at 9 p.m. ET on Showtime with the main event expected to start around 11 p.m. on Saturday night. You can find the fight odds, props and more for Saturday's matchup below.
Garcia vs. Benavidez Odds
Odds as of Friday and via Caesars.
| Fighter | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Garcia | -800 | 85.25% |
| Benavidez Jr. | +550 | 14.75% |
Garcia's consensus odds opened around -500, per Pro Boxing Odds before moving to -800 as of this writing. He has the clear edge in experience having fought against championship level competition in 14 of his 39 career fights. Oddsmakers list Garcia as the overwhelming favorite against Benavidez who, until his most recent fight in November, had been inactive for three years.
Garcia vs. Benavidez Props
| Round Totals | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 10.5 Rounds | -220 | +170 |
| Fight Goes the Distance? | Yes (-180) | No (+140) |
| Method of Victory | Garcia | Benavidez |
|---|---|---|
| KO/TKO/DQ | +150 | +1200 |
| Decision/Technical Decision | -135 | +800 |
| Draw | +2000 | +2000 |
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| Winning Group of Rounds | Garcia | Benavidez |
|---|---|---|
| Rounds 1-3 | +1200 | +6500 |
| Rounds 4-6 | +700 | +4500 |
| Rounds 7-9 | +550 | +3500 |
| Rounds 10-12 | +700 | +4500 |
| To Win Fight in Round | Garcia | Benavidez |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | +4000 | +10000 |
| Round 2 | +3500 | +10000 |
| Round 3 | +2800 | +10000 |
| Round 4 | +2200 | +10000 |
| Round 5 | +1800 | +10000 |
| Round 6 | +1600 | +8000 |
| Round 7 | +1600 | +8000 |
| Round 8 | +1400 | +8000 |
| Round 9 | +1600 | +8000 |
| Round 10 | +1600 | +8000 |
| Round 11 | +1800 | +10000 |
| Round 12 | +2200 | +10000 |
Garcia Fight History
Looking at Garcia's past five fights, he's been able to capitalize when he enters a fight as a big favorite. Two of those instances ended with him winning by stoppage and the other was a blowout. The big question entering this fight is how moving up in weight impacts Garcia's power.
| Date | Opponent-Result | Closing Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2020 | Errol Spence Jr. — Loss (UD) | +330 |
| 1/25/2020 | Ivan Redkach — Win (UD) | -2000 |
| 4/20/2019 | Adrian Granados — Win (KO) | -800 |
| 9/8/2018 | Shawn Porter — Loss (UD) | -155 |
| 2/17/2018 | Brandon Rios — Win (TKO) | -2200 |
Benavidez Fight History
There isn't much betting data on Benavidez before his fight against Terence Crawford. In that fight, Benavidez showed his toughness and gave the the champion much more of a challenge than expected. But three years of rust were difficult to shake off against Torres and this upcoming fight could be an uphill battle.
| Date | Opponent-Result | Closing Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2021 | Francisco Torres | -1300 |
| 10/13/2018 | Terence Crawford | +1600 |
| 6/9/2018 | Frank Rojas | N/A |
| 2/3/2018 | Matthew Strode | N/A |
| 7/23/2016 | Francisco Santana | N/A |
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