Eros Correa vs. Anthony Garnica, Set to Clash for WBC Continental Americas Title.
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 15 May 2026
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Northern California pride, world rankings, and championship aspirations will all be on the line this Friday, May 15, as Eros Correa of San Jose, California faces undefeated Anthony Garnica of Oakland, California for the WBC Continental Americas Championship at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California.
The event will be filmed by FOX Deportes, giving fight fans across the country an opportunity to witness one of the most compelling all-Northern California showdowns in recent years.
Both fighters officially weighed in Thursday afternoon at 117.3 pounds, making the bantamweight title clash official. Correa enters the bout with a professional record of 15-2 with 9 knockouts, while Garnica comes in unbeaten at 13-0-1 with 8 knockouts.
For both fighters, Friday night represents far more than just another victory. The winner of the WBC Continental Americas title will position himself inside the world rankings and move significantly closer toward a future world championship opportunity.
The matchup also carries major regional significance, as two of Northern California’s top bantamweight fighters battle for Bay Area bragging rights. San Jose and Oakland have long shared a competitive sports rivalry, and now that intensity heads into the boxing ring with championship stakes attached.
Correa, a former WBA Top-5 ranked world contender in 2024, believes this fight marks the beginning of his return to the elite level of the sport after injuries temporarily stalled his momentum. “This win will get me back in the world rankings where I belong and get me back on track for a world title opportunity,” said Correa. “I want to continue my quest to become the first world champion to ever come out of San Jose, California.”
Standing across from him will be one of the sport’s rising unbeaten prospects Anthony Garnica, who has quickly built a reputation as one of Oakland’s most promising young fighters. Garnica has impressed fans with his combination of speed, power, and relentless pressure, and he says he plans to announce himself on a much bigger stage Friday night. “I plan to show the world my talent on May 15th,” said Garnica. “The fans should expect an action-packed fight.”
With both fighters possessing knockout power, strong Northern California fan support, and championship ambitions, the atmosphere inside Thunder Studios is expected to be electric. The bout represents a pivotal crossroads moment for both men — Correa looking to reclaim his place among boxing’s top contenders, while Garnica aims to preserve his undefeated record and take the biggest step of his young career.
Fight fans can expect an explosive battle between two hungry warriors determined to prove they are the true king of Northern California while moving one step closer to a world title fight.
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