Zuffa Boxing 5 Cortes vs Garcia

Date
Mon 6th April 2026 (UTC)
Sun 5th April 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-04-06T01:00:00

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01:00:00 UTC (18:00:00 Local)

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League
Boxing

Season
2026

Round
36

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UFC APEX

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Description

The fifth installment of Dana White’s boxing promotion arrives at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas this weekend, featuring a crossroads clash in the lightweight division. The primary challenge for Las Vegas native Andres Cortes is successfully moving up to the 135-pound limit to begin his campaign for a Zuffa Boxing title. For his opponent, Eridson Garcia, the objective is to build on his recent momentum from Riyadh and play the role of the "spoiler" in Cortes’s hometown. Strategically, the fight is expected to be a high-paced technical battle, with Cortes looking to use his 24-0 undefeated pedigree to outwork the hard-hitting Dominican contender.

In the co-main event, former world champion Mark Magsayo returns to the ring after an eight-month hiatus to face Ireland’s Feargal McCrory. The tactical priority for Magsayo is to re-establish his featherweight power at the lightweight limit, while McCrory aims to make a statement in his promotional debut. With both men known for their aggressive styles, the goal for the fans is a fight that likely won't go the full ten-round distance. The card also features a significant featherweight bout between Azat Hovhannisyan and Eduardo Baez, where the winner will move significantly closer to a top-five ranking.

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01				Andres Cortes	WIN

Result Description

Andres Cortes maintained his perfect professional record by defeating Eridson Garcia via unanimous decision on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Cortes’s objective of frustrating the counter-puncher was evident from the opening bell; he used a persistent jab and clever feints to prevent Garcia from finding a rhythm. Despite a point deduction for Garcia in the fourth round for excessive holding, the Dominican remained competitive, though he struggled to match Cortes’s work rate.

The judges scored the contest 97-92, 96-93, and 95-94, reflecting a fight that grew more physical in the later rounds as Cortes began to find a home for his right hand. In the co-main event, former world champion Mark Magsayo made a successful lightweight debut, stopping Feargal McCrory via TKO in the fifth round. The victory propels Cortes to 25-0 and positions him as the likely frontrunner for the first Zuffa Boxing Lightweight Championship.

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