Willibaldo Garcia and Rene Calixto will face off at the Gimnasio Marcelino Gonzalez in Zacatecas for the IBF World Super Bantamweight Title. This main event features two super bantamweights from Guerrero, Mexico.
Willibaldo Garcia, aged 35, carries a record of 22 wins with five losses and two draws. Rene Calixto, unbeaten in 23 fights with one draw, is 30 years old and has shown consistency through his professional journey. Garcia's experience could serve him well against Calixto's formidable undefeated streak.
What time is Willibaldo Garcia vs Rene Calixto fight
Live coverage for the Willibaldo Garcia vs Rene Calixto main card will start at 08:00 PM EST on ESPN. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Willibaldo Garcia vs Rene Calixto Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Friday, May 23, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 09:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Friday, May 23, 2025 | 05:00 PM | 06:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, May 24, 2025 | 12:00 AM | 01:40 AM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Saturday, May 24, 2025 | 11:00 AM | 12:40 PM |
The boxing event featuring Willibaldo Garcia vs. Rene Calixto will take place tonight, May 23, 2025, at 09:40 PM EST. The fight will be held at Gimnasio Marcelino Gonzalez in Zacatecas, Zacatecas. This is the main event of the evening and it is for the IBF World Super Bantamweight Title.
The match is scheduled for 10 rounds in the super bantamweight class. Please note that the ring walk time may vary depending on the duration of earlier fights on the card.
For viewers in different time zones, please refer to a reliable source to confirm local start times.
How and where to watch the Willibaldo Garcia vs Rene Calixto Fight
You can watch Willibaldo Garcia vs Rene Calixto via ESPN.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Willibaldo Garcia vs Rene Calixto Betting Odds
- Favorite: Willibaldo Garcia Perez : 1.8 (-125)
- Underdog: Rene Calixto Bibiano : 2.1 (+110)
| Method of victory | Willibaldo Garcia Perez | Rene Calixto Bibiano |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 4.9 (+390) | 6.0 (+500) |
| By decision or technical decision | 2.4 (+140) | 2.9 (+190) |
Willibaldo Garcia Perez enters as the favorite, with odds at 1.8 (-125). He's currently seen as more likely to win. A win by KO/TKO/DQ stands at 4.9 (+390) for Perez. Winning by points is priced at 2.4 (+140).
Rene Calixto Bibiano faces tougher odds at 2.1 (+110) but remains a strong contender. A KO/TKO/DQ win for Bibiano has higher odds at 6.0 (+500). Success via points or decision shows odds of 2.9 (+190).
Expect a close fight, with both fighters having paths to victory.
Fighters Details
Willibaldo Garcia
- Nationality:
- Stance: Orthodox
- Total Fights: 29
- Record: 22 / 5 / 2
Rene Calixto
- Nationality:
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 163 cm
- Reach: 163 cm
- Total Fights: 24
- Record: 23 / 0 / 1
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