Robert Garcia trained now-WBC lightweight titleholder Brandon Rios at the same time until Rios and Ortiz developed an adversarial relationship, prompting Ortiz to leave Robert Garcia for Danny Garcia. Since turning to training in 2004 Garcia has worked with countless world champions, though has been actively involved in nine fighters winning world titles. This fight will only lead to bigger fights. I think the excitement and the pride that they’re going to come into the Save Mart Center with is going to make the atmosphere so much better.”, “My goal was to fight in Fresno, to showcase my skills in front of my fans, family, and friends. But Brandon Rios has hurt a lot of fighters with the jab. More: Canelo Alvarez's next fight could be in Indio, promoter Oscar De La Hoya says. These Cookies are necessary for the performance of the Services and may not be removed. He can be reached on Twitter at FSalazarBoxing. The unbeaten welterweight headlines the first Southern California boxing card since the pandemic began earlier this year. “Since the fight is on ESPN, this is a huge opportunity for me. Despite the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, Franco had always been in the gym and jumped on the opportunity to face Moloney. I’m living a dream.”. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Relationships are what Garcia values most. Most recently he opened his own boxing gym named Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, California. These Cookies allow us to understand how visitors use our site. Prior to the Burgos fight, Franco fought three times against former world title challenger Oscar Negrete of Colombia. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. I survived a few more rounds and then in the fifth I knocked him out.”. I’ve had Kelly Pavlik, he was a tremendous puncher, but we’ve got to also say Chino Maidana is the one that hits hardest. 1988 California junior olympic 14 year old division champion held in Westminster. Vergil Ortiz Jr. prepared during the pandemic for a fight that could lead to something big. RIVERSIDE, Calif. — It was the close of another long day for Robert Garcia, just like all those others he has completed for 19 years since shifting from world champion boxer to a cornerman. On being a big favorite against Danny O’Connor. Subscribe now to get full access to the new sports page. Continue to next page below to see how much is Robert Garcia really worth, including net worth, estimated earnings, and salary for 2019 and 2020. Now Nonito Donaire and Mikey Garcia are very skilful. Former Mexican-American boxer who became IBF Super Featherweight Champion in 1998; won the 2012 Futch Condon Award for Trainer of the Year. Florida schools reopened en mass, but a surge in coronavirus didn't follow, a USA TODAY analysis found. Franco was able to win a split-decision while the other two fights were ruled a draw. Open Article in App. Sep. by Anson Wainwright. He knocks out sparring partners in the gym. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; ©2020 The Athletic Media Company. For more information and box office hours, visit www.savemartcenter.com. placement: 'Right Rail Thumbnails', I work with everybody, I get along with everybody.”. I believe I have what it takes to expose him.”. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. “I’m taking this fight seriously. “I believe the excitement of the people to see me return home as a world champion is going to be huge. I can’t really pick one from another but all three are very skilful fighters. You consent to our cookies if you continue to use our website. Vergil Ortiz Jr. steps back into the ring after 'a weird couple months' during pandemic. Franco bounced back from a controversial loss a few years ago to fight a trilogy against a former world challenger, eventually earning an opportunity to fight for a title. Franco credits Garcia not only for the verbal pep talks in the gym or during a fight, but also for putting him against top fighters to spar against. Best Puncher – Marcos Maidana – If we go by the records, Brandon Rios has a lot of knockouts, Nonito Donaire has a lot of knockouts, Mikey Garcia has mostly knockouts. Franco is unbeaten in his last five bouts since suffering a controversial knockout loss to Lucas Fernandez Leone in March 2018. I would say Brandon has a solid jab. I knew I was able to get a title shot soon as long as I kept winning and improving.”. For example, Cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our site or use a shopping cart. © 2020 RING TV LIVE. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Star Boxing and Murphys Boxing, tickets to this world championship event, priced at $150 (floor), 90, $60, $35, $20, and $10, plus applicable fees, are ON SALE NOW and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000, or at the Save Mart Center box office. The 24-year-old, who is trained by Oxnard legend Robert Garcia in Riverside, will be fighting for the first time for a world title belt when he squares off against Moloney (21-0, 14 KOs), who will be making his United States debut after mostly fighting his pro career in Australia. Boxing trainer and former world champion Robert Garcia has tested positive for the novel coronavirus at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino and will not be in the corner of headliner Vergil Ortiz Jr. on Friday evening in Indio.

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