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Ryan Garcia vs. Javier Fortuna Press Conference
To kick-off the promotion for Garcia vs. Fortuna,
undefeated, lightweight superstar Ryan Garcia (22-0, 18KOs)
of Victorville, CA, hosted a press conference today at the
world famous Crypto.com Arena. The fight is set to take
place on Saturday, July 16 at Downtown Los Angeles’
Crypto.com Arena and will stream live, worldwide on DAZN.
Garcia will face former two-time world champion Javier “El
Abejon'' Fortuna (37-3-1, 26 KOs) of La Romana, DR. Fortuna
was able to join today’s activities virtually as he spoke to
reporters during the live zoom roundtable session. Below are
what the fighters had to say during the roundtables.
To watch the full press conference click here, if you are
interested in a full transcript of the roundtable session,
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RYAN GARCIA, UNDEFEATED LIGHTWEIGHT CONTENDER
“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
fight here its a dream come true
“There have been a few things that have been out of our
control that have prevented me from staying active. I feel
like with things better now, there are more fights in my
future. I haven’t taken any damage. I feel good, I am
healthy and ready to go.”
“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.”
“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.”
JAVIER FORTUNA, FORMER TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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