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Danny Garcia - Philadelphia's Newest Boxing
Sensation
Source: Press Release/Mario Serrano
April 29, 2008 |
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Philadelphia's newest boxing sensation and Goldenboy Promotions rising star,
Danny Garcia (5-0, 5 KO's) is ready for the big stage as he's scheduled to
fight Manuel Bocanegra (7-8-1, 5 KO's), Saturday May 3, 2008 on the Oscar De
La Hoya vs Steve Forbes card.
Garcia, who possesses immense punching power in both hands, has put together
a string of scintillating knock out victories, none of which have entered
the third round. "I'm here to entertain everyone who comes to see me fight."
said Garcia. "I really love being a professional prize fighter opposed to
being in the amateurs. With no head gear, I really feel my power comes to
life. Although, if I have to go the distance, I'll be well prepared."
Bocanegra who hails from Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico will be Garcia's
toughest test being that he has a credible win against Daniel Attah (24-4-1
8 KO's) who went the distance with former world champion Acelino Freitas.
The 27,000-seat soccer stadium at The Home Depot Center will be bursting
with energy as Oscar De La Hoya battles Steve Forbes in showdown for the
ages. The bout will also mark De La Hoya's return home to fight for the
first time in Los Angeles since 2000 as well as his return to HBO's World
Championship Boxing for the first time since 2001. The match up will be
televised live by HBO's World Championship Boxing beginning at 10pm ET / 7pm
PT. Tickets may be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 213-480-3232 or by
visiting ticketsmaster.com. Group tickets, VIP packages and Hospitality
packages are available by calling 1-877-AEG-TICKETS (1-877-234-8425) or by
visiting www.aegtickets.com.
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WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE SAYING ABOUT DANNY GARCIA
"Philadelphia's Garcia, a 19-year-old U.S. Olympic trials finalist and one
of the sport's most exciting young prospects, continued his once-a-month
schedule by blowing away Cortez. So far there is nothing not to be impressed
by when it comes to young Garcia. In fact, he reminds me a little of a young
Miguel Cotto, and that's a good thing."
~Dan Rafael ESPN.com boxing writer
"I think he is one of the most highly touted American boxers if not the most
highly touted boxer with less than five fights"
~Doug Fischer HBO PPV commentator and Maxboxing.com founder "I know Doug we
are both anxious to see Danny Garcia fight. I'm really looking forward to
seeing more of Danny Garcia"
~Rich Marotta HBO PPV commentator and host of the Neutral Corner radio show.
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