Rising super middleweight Elijah Garcia will face veteran Kevin Newman II in s ten rounder on a three-fight First on Prime free stream taking place Saturday, March 28th on Prime Video from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The streaming presentation begins at 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT and also boasts teenager Kaipo Gallegos dueling once-beaten Julian Gonzalez in a ten-round lightweight attraction, and also undefeated featherweight Brayan Gonzalez taking on Mexico’s Brandon Guerrero over six rounds. These three matchups serve as the appetizer for the previously announced PBC pay-per-view event beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT headlined by WBC 154-pound champion Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora defending his world title against former unified 147-pound champion Keith “One Time” Thurman.
Headlining on Prime Video, Garcia, age 22, will make his debut at the full super middleweight limit as he takes on streaking Kevin Newman II, who enters this ten-round fight on a seven-bout winning streak.Fighting out of Phoenix, Arizona, García (17-1, 13 KOs) most recently rose from the canvas to take home a split-decision win over Terrell Gausha last March, getting back in the win column after coming up short on the cards against Kyrone Davis in June 2024. Garcia had previously burst onto the scene as a teenager with three victories in 2023. He kicked off that campaign in March with a knockout of the previously unbeaten Amilcar Vidal and followed that up with a pair of performances on the undercards of two of the biggest events of the year. He first defeated Kevin Salgado on the Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia pay-per-view in April before knocking out current super middleweight champion Armando Resendiz on the Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo pay-per-view in September.
“I’m excited to headline on Prime Video on March 28th,” said Garcia. “I’m working hard and can’t wait to show everything we’ve been working on in camp. This is a big opportunity to make a statement at super middleweight and I’m gonna make the most of it.”
Originally from Los Angeles and now fighting out of Las Vegas, Newman (18-3-1, 11 KOs) has put together seven consecutive victories dating back to 2021. This run includes two 2025 triumphs that saw him beat Alan Campa by unanimous decision last March before most recently defeating Malcolm Jones by seventh-round stoppage last July. The 34-year-old put together this run after a pair of close decision defeats to Genc Plllana and Manuel Gallegos. Newman’s first blemish came via a decision loss to Marcos Hernandez, which he later avenged in near shutout fashion. Newman turned pro in 2014, reeling off seven-straight wins after a split-draw in his pro debut.
“I want to thank everyone who made this opportunity possible,” said Newman. “I’m looking forward to getting into the ring on March 28th and showcasing my skills. I’m coming to put on a dominant performance from start to finish.”
Tickets for the live event are on sale now through AXS.com. In addition to being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to continue to access the telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets as well as PPV.com. The event is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing.
Tickets for the live event are on sale now through AXS.com. In addition to being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to continue to access the telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets as well as PPV.com. The event is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing.
