Mikey Garcia to sign with Hearn

Mikey Garcia in the fight against Adrien Broner
Mikey Garcia in the fight against Adrien Broner

The former world champion in four weight categories Mikey Garcia (39-1, 30 KOs) will soon sign a contract with promoters of Matchroom Boxing. In the first quarter of next year, 31-year-old American will face Jesse Vargas (29-2-2, 11 KOs).

The bout will take place at welterweights, although Vargas recently tried his hand at junior middleweight division. For Garcia, it will be a return to the ring after last March's defeat to Errol Spence Jr.

Until recently Garcia was considered as an opponent for Manny Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs), but it looks like the Filipino will have to find another opponent. Eddie Hearn negotiated with the American signing a contract for a few months, and it seems that they were successful.