Carl Frampton
In November 2017, Garcia faced former two-weight world champion Carl Frampton. Garcia was considered by many as an easy stepping stone for Frampton who fought Garcia in a billed 'comeback' bout after suffering his first defeat in January 2017 to Léo Santa Cruz. However, Garcia took Frampton to the 10th round in a close contest. Garcia ultimately lost on points in a unanimous decision. Frampton said of the fight "It was my fault, I picked Garcia - nobody else" in response to Garcia's head-turning performance.