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Cortes Faces Garcia in Anticipated Undefeated Lightweight Clash

4/5/2026

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Andres Cortes (lightweight boxer), undefeated at 24-0, will face Eridson Garcia (lightweight boxer), 23-1, in Zuffa Boxing 05 at Meta APEX in Las Vegas on April 5, 2026.
Analysts predict a close fight, with betting odds slightly favoring Eridson Garcia at -145.
The main card begins at 9 p.m. ET, with streaming on Paramount+.
The event aims to elevate the cruiserweight division and establish Zuffa Boxing's presence.

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Andres Cortes (lightweight boxer), undefeated at 24-0, will face Eridson Garcia (lightweight boxer), 23-1, in Zuffa Boxing 05 at Meta APEX in Las Vegas on April 5, 2026.
Analysts predict a close fight, with betting odds slightly favoring Eridson Garcia at -145.
The main card begins at 9 p.m. ET, with streaming on Paramount+.
The event aims to elevate the cruiserweight division and establish Zuffa Boxing's presence.