Mercito Gesta, a two-time lightweight title challenger, is in advanced negotiations to face Ryan Garcia in January, sources familiar with the situation told SI.
The deal is subject to approval by DAZN, which has pushed Garcia’s promoter, Golden Boy, to make a high-value fight. If finalized, Garcia-Gesta, which will be contracted for 140 pounds, would take place either Jan. 21 or Jan. 28 in Austin, Texas.
Last month Garcia (23-0) and Gervonta Davis agreed to terms for a 136-pound catchweight fight. That fight is tentatively scheduled for April, leaving time for both Garcia and Davis to take interim fights.