Overview
- The wager began as a public social‑media challenge between Garcia and veteran promoter Frank Warren and put $100,000 on the outcome of England vs. Mexico, with the winner choosing a charity.
- England’s 3-2 victory at the Estadio Azteca decided the bet, and Garcia conceded the loss on social media, saying he would “proudly hold that L.”
- Warren announced he will direct the $100,000 to two U.K. charities, BoxWise and DEBRA UK, and shared links to those organizations after the match.
- The result stems from a rare England knockout win at the Azteca that drew wide attention and pushed the football moment into boxing publicity channels.
- Promoters say Garcia is preparing for a likely September fight with Conor Benn but the matchup has not been officially confirmed, so the bet’s outcome may now feed promotional momentum rather than change formal plans.