Danny Garcia just isn’t stopping at one comeback combat as the previous world champion prepares to problem Erislandy Lara on September 14.
‘Swift’ strikes up in weight on the again of a single combat at 154 kilos, mainly skipping a complete division regardless of a stop-start profession over the previous few years. Garcia hit the jackpot with a suggestion to combat on the Canelo vs Berlanga Pay Per View undercard and is aware of he has a troublesome check in entrance of him regardless of Lara’s advancing age.
Garcia will pull on all his championship spherical expertise to seize the middleweight title subsequent month.
“We’re doing every part we have to get that victory and turn out to be a three-division world champion. It’s proper right here now. We’re solely about three weeks away,” Garcia stated.
“Lara is certainly very expert, however I’ve confronted so many highly-skilled fighters all through my profession, from Zab Judah and Amir Khan to Keith Thurman and so many extra. I really feel like I’ve at all times accomplished a strong job with southpaws as properly. It’s a must to have a look at it the opposite manner as a result of I’m the most effective fighter he’s fought in a very long time.
“Lara is certainly a tough fighter; he’s probably the greatest boxers you may get within the ring skill-wise. I do know I’ve my work minimize out for me, however now we have the suitable sport plan. We’re going to go in there and execute. I’ve by no means confronted a Cuban boxer in my profession, however I’ve been preventing Philly fighters my entire life, and that’s as slick because it will get. So I’ve been actually going through guys like Lara since I used to be a child.
“I used to be the underdog preventing Amir Khan and Lucas Matthysse, so it’s nothing new to me. I combat the most effective as a result of I imagine I can beat them, and that’s why I’m right here right this moment.”
On what followers will see when Garcia blows as much as an agreed 157 kilos, the Philadelphia native replied, “You may anticipate the identical Danny Garcia as at all times on September 14. I’ve been feeling good sparring and coaching. I actually really feel like nothing has modified. If something, I really feel just like the day out of the ring has helped my physique get well. I’ve no accidents, my thoughts feels good, and my physique feels good.”
Garcia was requested what might comply with Lara and if he plans to retire. He denied this was the case.
“I’m solely targeted on Lara, however after this combat, I’ll look to do no matter makes probably the most sense. Clearly, I would like the most important names like Terence Crawford, Sebastian Fundora, Carlos Adames, or any of the highest guys.
“I’m additionally all for avenging my losses, so the Errol Spence Jr. or Keith Thurman fights would undoubtedly be one thing I pursue.”
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