Boxing superstar Ryan Garcia spoke to the press this week ahead of his big upcoming match against Javier Fortuna.
On Tuesday, The Mexican-American hosted a press conference at the Cypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, where he talked about the big fight against the Dominican boxer taking place next month on July 16.
Ryan Garcia, an undefeated lightweight contender, says that it's a dream to play at the Crypto.com Arena, formerly known as Staples Center, where he saw one of his sporting idols transcend into an all-time great in his profession.
“I grew up [in Southern California], I have seen games here, this is Kobe’s house. I identify with him and the Mamba Mentality, and I am grateful to be able to fight at the Crypto.com Arena. I have seen every style here and now I am fighting here its a dream come true."
Garcia says that after this fight, in which he's very confident he will win, he ultimately wants to go toe-to-toe with Gervonta "Tank" Davis.
“I want Tank Davis next, that is what I have said. I know that Tank is a big fighter and so am I. Whoever wins that fight is the next face of boxing," said Garcia.
“I think of every possibility to make fights in boxing. Both parties can come to an agreement, they need to be fair to each other and to the fights. Don't be greedy, be firm, be fair and let's look at the data.”
As for the opponent next month, Javier Fortuna says he is preparing himself to win this boxing where he is considered the underdog against Garcia.
The Dominican fighter says that Garcia lacks all the tools that it takes to keep up with a fighter like Fortuna.
“I am preparing well. I am looking forward to a good fight. I am not joining you at the press conference today because I am training. I am 100% committed to winning this fight. I am going to be 100% ready," Fortuna said Tuesday. “Ryan is a small fighter. He doesn’t have the capacity and doesn’t have the talent to beat me. I hope he is ready.”
Fortuna said that although Garcia has quick hands, he truly believes he can eliminate Ryan's speed from playing a pivotal factor in this fight.
“Ryan’s speed doesn't faze me. I know how to take that away from him. I have the experience to do it. You’ll see during fight night. You’ll see my power. I am looking forward to beating him at his house.”
The fight will be presented by Golden Boy in association with Sampson Boxing, on Saturday, July 16 at the Crypto.com Arena and will be streamed live worldwide on DAZN.
