Danny Garcia is just not stopping at one comeback struggle as the previous world champion prepares to problem Erislandy Lara on September 14.
‘Swift’ strikes up in weight on the again of a single struggle at 154 kilos, principally skipping an entire division regardless of a stop-start profession over the previous few years. Garcia hit the jackpot with a proposal to struggle on the Canelo vs Berlanga Pay Per View undercard and is aware of he has a troublesome take a look at 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 all the pieces we have to get that victory and develop into a three-division world champion. It’s proper right here now. We’re solely about three weeks away,” Garcia mentioned.
“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 achieved a strong job with southpaws as effectively. It’s important to take a look at it the opposite manner as a result of I’m the perfect fighter he’s fought in a very long time.
“Lara is certainly a tough fighter; he’s the most effective boxers you may get within the ring skill-wise. I do know I’ve my work reduce out for me, however we’ve the fitting recreation 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 dealing with 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 struggle the perfect as a result of I consider I can beat them, and that’s why I’m right here at this time.”
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 trip of the ring has helped my physique get better. I’ve no accidents, my thoughts feels good, and my physique feels good.”
Garcia was requested what might observe Lara and if he plans to retire. He denied this was the case.
“I’m solely centered on Lara, however after this struggle, I’ll look to do no matter makes essentially 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 considering avenging my losses, so the Errol Spence Jr. or Keith Thurman fights would positively be one thing I pursue.”
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