Boxing Match Preview: Gary Cully (18-2-0, 10 KOs) vs. Benito Sanchez Garcia (17-16-4, 5 KOs)

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The upcoming Queensberry Promotions card, headlined by Jazza Dickens vs. Anthony Cacace for the WBA super featherweight world title, features a super lightweight (140 lbs / junior welterweight) matchup between Irish veteran Gary Cully and Mexican journeyman Benito Sanchez Garcia (“Canelito”).

This scheduled 10-round bout is set at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. The venue on North Wall Quay is a major arena with a capacity of around 13,000 for boxing events, delivering a high-energy home crowd atmosphere for Cully during St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities. The undercard begins around 3:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM GMT (local time), with the main DAZN broadcast starting at approximately 2:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM GMT, and ringwalks for Cully vs. Garcia expected near 4:00-5:00 PM ET / 9:00-10:00 PM GMT (subject to card progression).

Injury Report

  • Gary Cully: No active injuries reported leading into the fight. Cully suffered a serious eye injury in late 2024/early 2025 that caused a lengthy layoff (nearly 15 months inactive), but he has fully recovered, completed training camps without setbacks, and confirmed readiness for his return.
  • Benito Sanchez Garcia: No reported injuries. Garcia has been active recently (including a February 28, 2026, bout), with no withdrawals or health concerns noted in pre-fight coverage.

Fighter Matchups and Breakdown

This super lightweight contest is a classic prospect/comeback vs. journeyman matchup, with Cully favored heavily due to his power, size, and home advantage. Cully (30) brings southpaw power (56% KO rate), height/reach edges (6’2″ / approx. 74-75″), and technical improvements post-layoff. Garcia (25), an orthodox Mexican fighter, offers experience (38 pro bouts) but limited finishing ability (29% KO rate) and a poor recent record. Cully’s pressure and power should dominate stand-up exchanges, while Garcia may rely on volume and durability to survive.

FighterAgeRecordHeight/Reach (approx.)StanceFight Style Highlights
Gary Cully3018-2-0 (10 KOs)6’2″ / ~74-75″SouthpawPower puncher with high KO rate (56%); tall frame for division; strong jab and combinations; durable but coming off long layoff and recent loss.
Benito Sanchez Garcia2517-17-4 (5 KOs)~5’8″-5’9″ / averageOrthodoxJourneyman with volume; tough chin but low power (29% KO rate); often loses decisions; experience against varied styles but poor win rate lately.

Recent Form

  • Gary Cully: Cully returns after a long hiatus following a December 2024 loss. Pre-layoff, he was competitive with wins over solid names but vulnerable to slick boxers.

Recent Fights:

  • Dec 14, 2024: Loss vs. Maxi Hughes (Unanimous Decision, 10 rounds) – Competitive but outboxed.
    • May 25, 2024: Win vs. Francesco Patera (Unanimous Decision, 10 rounds).
    • Nov 2023: Win vs. Reece Mould (decision).
    • Earlier: Mix of KOs and decisions building record before eye injury layoff.
  • Benito Sanchez Garcia: Garcia has struggled significantly, on a lengthy losing streak with mostly decision defeats against regional and prospect-level opposition.

Recent Fights (based on available records):

  • Feb 28, 2026: Loss vs. Lasha Guruli (likely decision).
    • Prior 2025/2024: Multiple losses (e.g., to prospects/journeymen); career shows 11-fight losing streak entering this bout.
    • Wins sparse and against lesser opposition.

Fight History

This is the first professional encounter between Cully and Garcia—no prior head-to-head or notable shared opponents. Cully’s career (debut 2017) includes strong domestic runs and European-level bouts before his recent setback and layoff. Garcia (debut 2016) has a journeyman resume with many losses to rising fighters, often traveling as an opponent.

FIGHT ODDS

Gary Cully                                           – 2500

Benito Sanchez Garcia                   + 1100

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, March 13, 2026

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