Garcia Wins Interim Heavyweight Title at DBX 6 in Miami

Michael Garcia stops Robinson Perez in the first round to claim the interim Heavyweight championship at Dirty Boxing 6 event.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:19am

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An abstract, energetic painting with bold neon brushstrokes depicting the intense action and physicality of a boxing match, conceptually representing the interim Heavyweight title fight at the DBX 6 event.The interim Heavyweight title changes hands in a violent first-round finish at DBX 6 in Miami.Today in Miami

Dirty Boxing Championship (DBX) held its sixth event last night in Miami, Florida, with the main event featuring an interim Heavyweight title fight between Michael Garcia and Robinson Perez. Garcia emerged victorious, stopping Perez with a barrage of strikes in the opening round to claim the interim Heavyweight title. In the co-main event, Montavious Ware earned a unanimous decision win over former UFC fighter Luis Saldana.

Why it matters

The DBX promotion continues to gain momentum, showcasing up-and-coming talent in the combat sports world. The interim Heavyweight title fight between Garcia and Perez was a highly anticipated matchup, with the winner positioning themselves for a potential shot at the undisputed Heavyweight championship.

The details

In the main event, Michael Garcia overwhelmed Robinson Perez with his striking, finishing the fight in the first round to win the interim Heavyweight title. The co-main event saw Montavious Ware defeat former UFC fighter Luis Saldana by unanimous decision. The card featured several other exciting matchups, including a first-round knockout win for Zac Puaga over Anthony Guarascio.

  • The DBX 6 event took place on Friday, April 10, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
  • The main event interim Heavyweight title fight between Michael Garcia and Robinson Perez ended in the first round.

The players

Michael Garcia

The winner of the interim Heavyweight title fight at DBX 6, Garcia earned the championship with a first-round knockout of Robinson Perez.

Robinson Perez

Also known as 'The Wolf', Perez was defeated by Michael Garcia in the main event of DBX 6, losing the interim Heavyweight title fight in the opening round.

Montavious Ware

The winner of the co-main event at DBX 6, Ware earned a unanimous decision victory over former UFC fighter Luis Saldana.

Luis Saldana

A former UFC fighter, Saldana lost by unanimous decision to Montavious Ware in the co-main event of DBX 6.

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What they’re saying

“I knew I had to come out strong and put the pressure on Perez from the start. I'm glad I was able to get the finish and claim the interim title.”

— Michael Garcia, Interim Heavyweight Champion

What’s next

With the interim Heavyweight title now in his possession, Michael Garcia will likely face the undisputed Heavyweight champion in a unification bout in the near future.

The takeaway

DBX continues to showcase emerging talent in the combat sports world, with the interim Heavyweight title fight between Garcia and Perez being a highlight of the latest event. The promotion is building momentum and providing opportunities for up-and-coming fighters to make a name for themselves.