It was March last year when fans saw Mikey Garcia in the ring. The 32-year old American boxer suffered a defeat in the 147-pound division against Errol Spencer Jr. Now, after nearly a year, Garcia is set to make his return. And this time he will be up against former two-division champion Jessie Vargas in a fight that will not only earn him back his lost glory but also the WBC Diamond belt.
Garcia understands that he just didn’t deliver his best against Spence Jr, which is why he is adamant to prove himself in the 147-pound category once again. Vargas, who last defeated Humberto Soto last year, is equally confident to win.
The fight is literally just days away, so here’s what you need to know if you plan to stream it online on Kodi.
Event Details
If you live in Frisco, Texas then you are in luck because the fight will take place at the Ford Center at The Star on the 29th of February. The current information tells that it will begin at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.
Get VPN NowHow to Watch Mikey Garcia vs Jessie Vargas on Kodi
In the United States, Mikey Garcia vs Jessie Vargas will be available to watch via DAZN or NOW TV. The fight will air online on the DAZN platform.
It will be Garcia’s first fight on the DAZN after it was announced that he has signed a contract with Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn. This is just the start of more fights that are to come. For now, Garcia has to defeat Jessie Vargas if he wants to remain in the 147-pound category and move towards a potential fight against Manny Pacquaio.
If you have a cable subscription with access to NOW TV then you are all set. But we reckon that many users who don’t reside in the United States will turn to DAZN to stream the fight. For that reason, let us show you how DAZN can be stream worlwide. The simple solution to DAZN’s geo-restriction? A VPN.
Here are a few simple steps you need to get the livestream working on Kodi:
- Buy a VPN plan (Surfshark or FastestVPN).
- Use these tutorials to setup the VPN on Router to its US server. If your device supports FastestVPN’s app then download that instead and connect to any US server.
- Download and install Kodi on your device.
- Launch Kodi
- Look to the upper-left corner of the screen and click on the little gear icon.
- Navigate to Add-ons > Install from Repository > Kodi Add-ons > Video Add-ons.
- Browse through the list and select DAZN.
- Install the add-on
- Launch DAZN by returning to the Add-ons page on Kodi’s home page.
- Now you can log-in to the service and start watching the fight without any restrictions.
Boxing Stats
Mikey Garcia
- Wins: 39
- Wins by KO: 30
- Losses: 1
- Total fights: 40
- Division: Lightweight, Light Welterweight, Welterweight, Featherweight, Super Featherweight
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
- Reach: 68 in (173 cm)
- Nationality: American
Jessie Vargas
- Wins: 29
- Wins by KO: 11
- Losses: 2
- Total fights: 33
- Division: Lightweight, Light Welterweight, Featherweight, Super Featherweight, Welterweight
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
- Reach: 70 in (178 cm)
- Nationality: American
Final Words
It’s early to say anything but a win agaist Vargas might open the door for bigger fights, maybe even against Manny Pacquiao. But a loss again in the 147-pound will be equally bad for Garcia’s career. Vargas has previously fought and won in the 147-pound Welterweight category, so he has that going for him against Garcia.
You can watch the fight of Mikey Garcia vs Jessie Vargas on Firestick as well.