DANNY GARCIA and Shawn Porter both made weight for their vacant WBC welterweight title fight at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Garcia was 146¾lbs and Porter came on the 147lbs limit.
“It’s a matter of time before I fight everybody. It’s how the sport is. It’s all about timing and the time is now. I’m ready to go in there and reclaim what is mine. I’m excited for all my fights. This is another fight for my legacy. I plan on going in there and giving 150 percent and giving my all, my blood, sweat and my tears and make my family and my friends proud. Danny Garcia, baby. Win by under nine,” Garcia predicted.
Shawn Porter said, “It’s hard to put it into words how bad I want this. The best way I can describe it in words is that I’ve never wanted anything more in my life. To some, it’s just a belt, but for me it’s my world. Like I said, I’m not leaving Brooklyn without this belt. Shawn Porter will be victorious tomorrow night.”
Weights and officials:
DANNY GARCIA vs. SHAWN PORTER – WBC Welterweight World Championship
Danny Garcia – 146 ¾ pounds
Shawn Porter – 147 pounds
Referee: Steve Willis; Judges: Don Ackerman (N.Y.), Julie Lederman (N.Y.), Eric Marlinski (N.Y.)
YORDENIS UGAS vs. CESAR MIGUEL BARRIONUEVO – WBC Welterweight World Title Eliminator
Yordenis Ugas – 146 ¾ pounds
Cesar Miguel Barrionuevo – 146 pounds
Referee: Ricky Gonzalez; Judges: John McKaie (N.Y.), Kevin Morgan (N.Y.), Tom Schreck (N.Y.)
ADAM KOWNACKI vs. CHARLES MARTIN – 10-Round Heavyweight Bout
Adam Kownacki – 263 ¼ pounds
Charles Martin – 246 pounds
Referee and judges for Kownacki-Martin are not yet determined and will be provided on Saturday
AMANDA SERRANO vs. YAMILA REYNOSO – WBO Junior Welterweight World Championship
Amanda Serrano – 138 ½ pounds
Yamila Esther Reynoso – 138 ¾ pounds
Referee: Eddie Claudio (N.Y.); Judges: Joseph Pasquale (N.J.), Larry Hazzard Jr. (N.J.), Waleska Roldan (N.Y.)