Ryan Garcia is again in an exhibition.
The favored boxer, who’s at the moment underneath suspension for a failed drug take a look at, is scheduled to face ex-kickboxing champion Rukiya Anpo at a RIZIN occasion on Dec. 30 from Tokyo, Japan.
Garcia was fined $1.1 million and suspended for a 12 months this previous June after testing optimistic for Ostarine after defeating Devin Haney by way of unanimous resolution in April. The battle end result was modified to a no-contest.
“I’m wanting ahead to knocking Anpo out for attempting to knock out the legend Manny Pacquiao,” mentioned Garcia in a press release. “Manny is previous his prime and for him to attempt to knock him out rubbed me the flawed method. I’ll knock him out and train him a lesson of respect.”
Anpo recorded a draw towards Pacquiao in a three-round exhibition this previous July.
The burden for the competition shall be 153 kilos, and the battle shall be eight two-minute rounds. The Garcia vs. Anpo pay-per-view will air dwell on Fanmio at 9 p.m. ET.
