Boxing Match Preview: Jack Massey (22-3-0, 12 KOs) vs. Ivan Gabriel Garcia (10-4-1, 10 KOs)

Venue & Event Details

Location: Vaillant Live Arena, Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Time: Friday, November 28, 2025 – 5:00 PM GMT / 12:00 PM ET

Promotion: Part of Clarke vs. Tshikeva card (British Heavyweight Title)

Rounds: 6-round cruiserweight contest

Injury Report

Jack Massey: No reported injuries. Returns after a 13-month layoff since October 2024.

Ivan Garcia: Healthy, last fought in mid-2025. No reported issues.

Fighter Matchups

Jack Massey (UK, 32 years old)

Record: 22-3-0 (12 KOs)

Style: Orthodox, rangy boxer-puncher, relies on jab and straight right

Height: 6’4” (193 cm)

Last Fight: Lost by TKO to Jai Opetaia (Oct 2024)

Career Highlights: Former IBO cruiserweight champion, fought at world level

Ivan Gabriel Garcia (Argentina, 29 years old)

Record: 10-4-1 (10 KOs)

Style: Orthodox, aggressive, high KO ratio (100% of wins by stoppage)

Height: 6’4” (193 cm)

Last Fight: Win via KO in Argentina (2025)

Career Highlights: Regional contender, limited international exposure

Recent Form

Massey: 2–3 in last 5, including losses to Opetaia and Bilal Laggoune. Still dangerous but inconsistent at elite level.

Garcia: 3–2 in last 5, all wins by KO. However, losses came against mid-tier opposition, raising questions about durability.

Fight History & Stakes

Massey: Former IBO champion, looking to rebuild after world-level setbacks.

Garcia: Known for knockout power, but untested outside South America.

Stakes: A win for Massey re-establishes him in the UK cruiserweight scene; Garcia seeks international recognition.

Betting Trends:

Massey fights often go the distance (55% decision rate).

Garcia fights rarely go the distance (100% KO wins, 50% KO losses).

Massey’s home advantage in Derby is significant.

Reasoning: Massey’s experience, reach, and home crowd support should neutralize Garcia’s aggression. Garcia’s power makes him dangerous early, but Massey’s composure and ring IQ favor a controlled points victory.

Final Take: This is a rebuilding fight for Massey and a career-defining opportunity for Garcia. Expect fireworks early, but Massey’s technical edge and home advantage make him the safer betting side.

FIGHT ODDS

Jack Massey                       – 300

Ivan Gabriel Garcia         + 250

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025