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BREAKDOWN Series: Danny Garcia Stops Brandon Rios + More Welterweight Talk
Danny Garcia defeated Brandon Rios on Saturday night
By Chris Robinson
On Saturday night, Feb. 17, former two-division world champion Danny Garcia returned to the ring to score an emphatic 9th round TKO over former lightweight champion Brandon Rios. The bout took place inside of the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nev. on SHOWTIME’s airwaves and it was a contest that was far better than many expected, as Rios gave a great account of himself prior to the stoppage.
But where does Garcia (34-1, 20 KO’s) go from here? There are a lot of interesting names at 147 pounds, including IBF champion Errol Spence Jr., WBA/WBC champion Keith Thurman, WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn, former lineal junior welterweight champion Terence Crawford, former IBF champion Shawn Porter, and emerging contender Yordenis Ugas, amongst others.
PHOTOS: Danny Garcia vs. Brandon Rios & David Benavidez vs. Ronald Gavril Los Angeles Press Conference
Danny Garcia and Brandon Rios in Los Angeles (Photo: Chris Farina – Mayweather Promotions)
By Chris Robinson
On Tuesday afternoon, inside of the Conga Room at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, two division world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia (33-1, 19 KO’s) came face to face with former world champion Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios (34-3-1, 25 KO’s) for the first time ahead of their scheduled Feb. 17 showdown. Garcia and Rios will square off on SHOWTIME in a Premier Boxing Champions telecast that will take place from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nev.
Also present for the press conference were WBC super middleweight champion David Benavidez (19-0, 17 KO’s) and top contender Ronald Gavril (18-2, 14 KO’s), who will square off in a co-feature rematch of their thrilling world title bout this past September in Las Vegas. Benavidez defeated Gavril by split-decision and it’s a rematch many are clamoring for.
Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman vs. Danny ‘Swift’ Garcia Official Weigh-In From New York
Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia ready for their bout on Saturday (Photo: Amanda Westcott – SHOWTIME)
By Chris Robinson
Earlier today, in Brooklyn, New York, Keith “One Time” Thurman and Danny “Swift’ Garcia weighed in ahead of their welterweight unification matchup, set for the Barclays Center on Saturday night. The showdown between Thurman (27-0, 22 KO’s), the WBA welterweight champion of the world, and Garcia (33-0, 19 KO’s), the division’s WBC champion, will air on CBS as part of a Premier Boxing Champions telecast.
As both men hit the scale at Friday’s Official Weigh-In, Thurman came in weighing 146 1/4 while Garcia was 146 1/2 pounds. At the face-off, the two men had to be separated.
PHOTOS: Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman Ready for Welterweight Unification Clash vs. Danny Garcia
Keith Thurman is ready for his battle with Danny Garcia (Amanda Westcott – SHOWTIME)
By Chris Robinson
Keith “One Time” Thurman is a few days away from a potentially-career defining fight.
Thurman (27-0, 22 KO’s), the WBA welterweight champion of the world, will face off with WBC champion Danny “Swift” Garcia (33-0, 19 KO’s) inside of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The matchup, set to air on SHOWTIME, is one of the best fights in the sport to make and will go a long way to determining who is the best in the sport at 147 pounds.
Shawn Porter explains why Danny Garcia makes more sense than Conor McGregor for Floyd Mayweather
Will Floyd Mayweather return for a 50th fight? (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)
By Chris Robinson
During a recent swing through the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Hustle Boss crossed paths with former IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter.
Porter (26-1-1, 16 KO’s) faces off with WBA welterweight champion Keith Thurman (26-0, 22 KO’s) on June 25 inside of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
PHOTOS: Danny Garcia gets tough test from Robert Guerrero inside of Staples Center
Danny Garcia overcame Robert Guerrero on Saturday night (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)
By Chris Robinson
On Saturday night, inside of the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. former junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia overcame a spirited effort from former multi-division titlist Robert Guerrero to capture a unanimous decision victory.
With the victory, which was a Premier Boxing Champions telecast on Fox, Garcia moves to 32-0 with 18 knockouts, while picking up the vacant WBC welterweight title, as Guerrero falls to 33-4-1 with 18 knockouts.
Ruben Guerrero and Angel Garcia Get Into Heated Exchange and Scuffle at Final Garcia-Guerrero Presser
Danny Garcia faces off with Robert Guerrero on Saturday night (Photo: Instagram)
By Chris Robinson
On Thursday afternoon, the final press conference was held ahead of this weekend’s Danny Garcia vs. Robert Guerrero showdown. The match, pitting two former world champions vying for the vacant WBC welterweight title, will take place as part of a Premier Boxing Champions telecast on Fox from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.
During his time on the dais, Guerrero’s father and trainer Ruben took a few swipes at Angel Garcia, Danny’s father and trainer. Ruben has been talking quite a bit these past few weeks, partly due to the manner in which Garcia has claimed his Puerto Rican heritage in previous fights, and party because that is simply what he does best.
PHOTOS: Danny Garcia overpowers Paulie Malignaggi for 9th round TKO in Brooklyn
Danny Garcia defeated Paulie Malignaggi on Saturday night (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)
By Chris Robinson
Photos from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, as former junior welterweight champion Danny “Swift” Garcia (31-0, 18 KO’s) stops former two-division titlist Paulie Malignaggi (33-7, 7 KO’s) at the 2:22 mark of the ninth round. The bout aired on ESPN as a part of another “Premier Boxing Champions” telecast.
Malignaggi has stated that he will likely forego fighting about this tough loss but the future continues to look bright for Garcia, as he is one of the biggest names in the welterweight class given his great run at 140 pounds that saw him best the likes of Amir Khan, Lucas Matthysse, and most recently Lamont Peterson in a tough fight.
Danny Garcia vacates WBC title at 140 pounds; Lucas Matthysse vs. Victor Postol next?
Danny Garcia, pictured right, won a close one vs. Lamont Peterson in April (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)
By Chris Robinson
Looks like Philadelphia’s Danny Garcia has elected to relinquish his WBC junior welterweight title that he captured in March of 2012 after defeating Erik Morales.
Garcia’s last two contests, a majority-decision over Lamont Peterson in April and a 2nd round knockout over Rod Salka this past August, were fought above the junior welterweight limit of 140 pounds and those in the industry knew well ahead of time that it was time for the young champion to move up.
Danny Garcia wins a hotly-contested split-decision against Lamont Peterson in Brooklyn
Danny Garcia and Lamont Peterson getting down in Brooklyn (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)
By Chris Robinson
On Saturday night from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York , WBA/WBC junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia scored a razor-thin majority decision over WBO champion Lamont Peterson in a non-title matchup.
The matchup featured two of the game’s top 140-pounders in a catch weight match. Peterson weighed in at 143 pounds while Garcia was 142.2.
Danny Garcia gets a pass for not facing Postol? Lamont Peterson the fight to make, claims Theophane
Danny Garcia gets a pass for not facing Viktor Postol? Lamont Peterson the fight to make, claims former Garcia foe Ashley Theophane
Photos: Danny Garcia blasts Rod Salka in two; what lies ahead?
Photos from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York as WBA and WBC junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia (29-0, 17 KO’s) scores a second round knockout over the overmatch Rod Salka, who falls to 19-4 with 3 knockouts.
The Garcia-Salka matchup was heavily criticized from its announcement and the attention will now shift to the next move for the champion from Philadelphia.
Danny Garcia doesn’t think Marcos Maidana will do any better than Canelo did vs Floyd Mayweather
HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson speaks with WBA/WBC junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia about this weekend’s Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana matchup.
What’s next for Danny Garcia following close victory over Herrera? Vince Parra weighs in
HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Vince Parra, as he weighs in on Danny Garcia’s tough victory over Mauricio Herrera on Showtime during his Puerto Rico showcase.
Paying respect to Danny Garcia at the Mayweather Boxing Club
Fighters from the Mayweather Boxing Club speak on the recent rise of Philadelphia’s Danny Garcia and what his future may hold.
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Danny Garcia vs. Mauricio Herrera in play for March 15?
Sources close to the situation have informed HustleBoss.com that WBA/WBC junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia (27-0, 16 KO’s) very well could be defending his belts against tough veteran Mauricio Herrera (20-3, 7 KO’s) in his next fight.
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Marcos Maidana and Danny Garcia are more deserving of Mayweather than Amir Khan, claims Abel Sanchez
Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Abel Sanchez inside of his Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. as he speaks on the recent talk of Amir Khan possibly challenging Floyd Mayweather on May 3.
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Naazim Richardson feels Tim Bradley and Danny Garcia have the tools to upset Mayweather
Chris Robinson catches up with North Philadelphia’s Naazim Richardson, as the trainer speaks on his praise towards junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia and WBO welterweight titlist Tim Bradley.
Hit up the thumbnail to hear Richardson ponder a fight between the two men and speak on why he wouldn’t be shocked if either man would pull off an upset over the sport’s pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather
Danny Garcia and Paulie Malignaggi discuss a possible showdown in Brooklyn between each other
More all-access coverage from San Antonio, Texas as WBA/WBC junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia and former two-division champion Paulie Malignaggi discuss a possible fight against one another for Brooklyn and also speak further on Adrien Broner’s upset loss to Maidana
Danny Garcia reveals what he was telling Adrien Broner from ringside during the Maidana fight
Reporter Mohamed Ali catches up with WBA/WBC junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia (27-0, 16 KO’s) as he shares more of his thoughts on being ringside during Adrien Broner’s wild loss to Marcos Maidana. Garcia also speaks on a possible fight against Paulie Malignaggi in the future. Check out the video for more