Філадельфія (Листопад 9, 2016) – Undefeated world champion Денні “Швидко” Гарсія talked about some of his favorite moments and biggest influences from his long career in advance of his Прем'єр Бокс чемпіонів на Шип розтин в цю суботу against Colombia’s Семюел Варгас from Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.

Coverage on Шип починається з 9 p.m. І/8 p.m. CT and features undefeated rising star Джарретт Херд battling former title challenger Jo Jo Ден plus former world champion Хав'єр Фортунаtaking on unbeaten Омар Дуглас.

Квитки на турнірі, which is promoted by DSG Promotions and King’s Promotions, за ціною $200, $100, $75, $50 і $35 і вже у продажу. To purchase tickets visit LiacourasCenter.com/events or call 800-298-4200. Garcia is teaming up withPhilabundance, the region’s largest hunger relief organization, to arrange a regional food drive and raise money throughout the promotion. For more information on how to get involved, visit the event’s webpage ОСЬ.

Here is what Garcia had to say when looking back at some moments from his career so far:

Денні Гарсія: The best performance of my career, Я вірю, was against Lucas Matthysse. I was the unified world champion, I was a 3-to-1 underdog, he was knocking everybody out. I don’t think one person in the world thought I’d win that fight, but I knew deep in my heart I was the better fighter.

DG: My favorite punch is actually my right hand, but for some reason the left hook knocks everybody out. So I don’t know, один. Whatever punch lands, I try to use all my punches and different weapons in different angles. I try to use each hand as the set-up punch for the next punch. So I don’t really have a favorite punch. A lot of people think it’s my left hook, I like the right hand better, but the left hook just knocks everybody out.

DG: The two strongest opponents I’ve fought with the best punching power were Kendall Holt and Lucas Matthysse. They kind of had the same kind of power. It was like a thumping shot, and when they hit you, you felt like “Ooh, this man can punch.”

DG: The hardest opponent I had to hit was probably Lamont Peterson. He was moving a lot, he wasn’t trying to engage with me at all, was trying to use the ring a lot with lateral movement. He came with a good game plan.

DG: Fastest fighter, руки вниз, Амір Хан. He is the fastest fighter I’ve ever fought.

DG: Barclays Center is No. 1. I’d probably say the Zab Judah fight. We hold the gate (запис), the most fans to go to Barclays for a boxing event. It was like a concert.

DG: My dad is always mad. He’s happy sometimes, but when it’s fight time, he’s always mad. That’s all I can say.

DG: I take a lot from different fighters. (Фелікс) Тринідад, I loved his left hook. Prince Naseem Hamed, I loved how he wore the animal print, and then I did that. Рой Джонс-молодший, Бернард Хопкінс, those are fighters I looked up to. (Хуліо Сезар) Чавес, going to the body, that left hook to the body. I take a lot of things from other fighters’ arsenals and put it into my style. But I never try to be any other fighter. I try to be myself.

DG: Як я сказав, I’ve fought 10 current or former world champions in my career. He’s just another guy, another champ I need to dethrone. That’s basically it.

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Філадельфія (Листопад 9, 2016) – Spike TV’s upcoming broadcast of the Прем'єр Бокс чемпіонів series on Субота, Листопад 12 на 9:00PM ET/PT will have some extra knockout power. Undefeated welterweight world champion Кит “Один Раз” Турман will be joining Spike’s critically-acclaimed boxing announce team for the main event featuring Danny “Швидко” Garcia vs Samuel Vargas.

Thurman will be paying close attention to Garcia as the two are set to square in a highly-anticipated PBC bout next March.

“I’m excited to be back calling the PBC fights this time on Spike and especially since it’s my next opponent Danny Garcia. Danny I’ve got my eyes on you. It’s going to be a great fight and Spike viewers will want to tune-in to hear what ‘One Time’ has to say,” noted Thurman.

Emanating from Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Пенсільванія, Гарсія, the prodigal son of the City of Brotherly Love, will put his undefeated record on the line in front of his hometown fans against the hard hitting Vargas from Colombia.

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Філадельфія (Листопад 1, 2016) – Undefeated world champion Денні “Швидко” Гарсія held a media workout at his gym in Philadelphia on Tuesday as he prepares for his Прем'єр Бокс чемпіонів на Шип showdown with Colombia’s Семюел Варгас відбувається Субота, Листопад 12 from Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.

Also in attendance at Tuesday’s workout was undefeated rising prospect Омар Дуглас, who battles former world champion Хав'єр Фортуна in PBC on Spike action that same night.

Телевізійний охоплення на Spike починається 9 p.m. І/8 p.m. CT and features undefeated rising star Джарретт Херд against former title challenger Jo Jo Ден in a super welterweight attraction.

Квитки на турнірі, which is promoted by DSG Promotions and King’s Promotions, за ціною $200, $100, $75, $50 і $35 і вже у продажу. To purchase tickets visit LiacourasCenter.com/events or call 800-298-4200.

Garcia has teamed up during this promotion with Philabundance, the region’s largest hunger relief organization, to arrange a regional food drive, collecting most-needed items, such as tuna and vegetables. Fans have been encouraged to drop off canned goods at the Liacouras Center (1776 N Broad St) and the DSG Boxing Gym (3731 Jasper St). Додатково, $10 from each ticket sold has been donated and will provide 20 meals per ticket for people in need.

Here is what the participants had to say Tuesday:

“Це здорово, що вони б'ються на дому. This is what Philadelphia needed. We’re a fight town. I feel like people don’t know that all over the world. We have a great history and a lot of world champions from here, and they’ve been kind of been overshadowed. It’s an honor to be able to bring a fight back to these fans.

“It’s very important to give back. I’m so happy to have the opportunity. With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner I’m sure we’ll be making a big impact. There are a lot of families in Philadelphia who really need it and I’m glad I can help.

“I’m very lucky to be where I am. It takes a lot of hard work, but you also need the right timing. My dad and I had a vision. We never gave up on that vision. We’ve been through so much in life, we didn’t want to stop till we reached our goals.

“The city of Philadelphia needs a champion. They need someone to give them a hometown show. There’s a lot of excitement with the Eagles and Sixers right now, and I’m going to give them another thing to cheer for.

“It’s a very short trip for me to the arena so I’m happy about that. I feel comfortable. I’m in my own backyard. We’re planning to make sure Vargas is very uncomfortable.

“I love seeing these young kids from Philadelphia on the card. I love giving them an opportunity to get fights in front of their hometown fans too. There are a lot of doors opening up for young fighters from Philadelphia and I love that I can be a part of it.

“I know Billy Briscoe (Варгас’ тренер) will have some tricks. We’re very familiar with each other and I know what kind of trainer he is. He’s never prepared to face someone like me.

“I’ve watched the tape on Vargas. He’s a gritty fighter. He’s definitely a tough guy who won’t give up. I have to be ready. I’m going to have to be prepared. I feel ready to go.

“I had to grow into 140-pounds before I started knocking people out. This will be my third fight at welterweight and I think I’m going to feel as good as I have in my career. That’s why we’re ready to take on the best.”

“This is just a task. I’ve been preparing for this moment all my life. Ever since I was eight-years-old. Not to take anything away from Fortuna, but he’s a gatekeeper in the division. I have to get through him to get to what I want.

“Camp has been camp. It’s rough at times but it’s part of the process. I embrace it all though. I love being in camp. I’m bored when I’m not at camp so I’m definitely happiest when I’m in the gym.

“My weight is on point and on target. We’re just slowing it down and getting ready to make sure I’m peaking on fight night.

“Being able to fight in Philadelphia means the world to me. This is where I started my boxing career. I’ve been coming up the highway from Delaware to fight since I was a kid. Now a win here can propel me to another level.

“Fortuna is where I want to be at. I want to get through him. I can’t look past him. I’m focused on Javier Fortuna and writing another chapter in my story.

“You can expect a very exciting fight on Листопад 12. Hopefully he’s everything that people claim he is. I know that I am and I’m definitely going to come out on top.”

“There are people in this country who don’t have food. My parents were farmers when they came to this country. When I was a child I was hungry. I ran around with no shoes and I wore my brother’s clothes. The first thing Danny and I do when we get in the ring is say a prayer and bow our heads for the kids in the world with nothing to eat. I always told Danny and my family to appreciate whatever we have gotten. We’re using our position now to make a difference.

“Danny is completely ready for this fight. He’s healthy and on track to make weight. We’ll be in the ring on Листопад 12 and I think that if Samuel Vargas comes to fight and stands toe-to-toe with Danny, we’re going to end the night early.

“We’ve brought in a lot of young prospects and guys with more experience for Danny to spar. I try to mix it up on Danny and keep him 100 відсотків готовий. We can’t take anything away from Vargas though. I know Danny is a very talented fighter and he gives me what I want. He’s always learning.

“We don’t watch a lot of tape. My job is not to watch the opponent, it’s to train Danny Garcia. You can’t forget about what your fighter does well.

“These are big things for Danny. He’s the champion and he should be on exciting cards like this. We’re looking to keep building and building his career.

“We’re keeping Danny focused. He knows that he can’t underestimate anybody. We take every opponent very seriously. The 32 people that he fought before were taken just as seriously as Vargas. We don’t change anything or take anything away. I make sure his circle is tight and that camp is focused.

“I’m happy because headlining in Philadelphia is Danny’s dream. What makes Danny happy makes me happy. That’s what it’s about at the end of the day.”

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Філадельфія (Жовтень 13, 2016) – Undefeated welterweight world champion Денні “Швидко” Гарсія (32-0, 18 КО) will make his first appearance in his native Philadelphia since 2010 as he takes on Colombia’s Семюел Варгас (25-2-1, 13 КО) в головній події Прем'єр Бокс чемпіонів на Шип Субота, Листопад 12from Temple University’s Liacouras Center. The bout will be Garcia’s final hurdle before a planned massive showdown with unbeaten champion Кит “Один Раз” Турман scheduled for the first quarter of 2017.

In keeping with his desire to give back to the community, Garcia is teaming up withPhilabundance, the region’s largest hunger relief organization, to arrange a regional food drive, collecting most-needed items, such as tuna and vegetables. Fans are being encouraged to drop off canned goods at the Liacouras Center (1776 N Broad St) and the DSG Boxing Gym (3731 Jasper St). Додатково, $10 from each ticket sold will be donated and provide 20 meals per ticket for people in need. More information on these efforts and how you can get involved will be announced shortly.

Гарсія, a two-division world champion, will battle Vargas in a 10-round non-title bout in his first fight since his exciting win over Роберт “Привид” Воїн у січні. Garcia insisted on staging the fight in his hometown and using the event as a vehicle to raise awareness and money for the less fortunate in the area.

“My dad and I wanted to get one more fight in before the end of the year and there was no doubt in my mind it had to be in Philadelphia,” сказав Гарсія. “My team got it done and it’s a great feeling to fight at home over the holidays. I’m excited to use this opportunity to give back to the community and put on a show on November 12. This city means everything to me. I hope everyone comes out, but shows up with cans of food too. I’m gearing up for a big fight with Keith Thurman next year that’s going to be a can’t miss event. Перший, I’m going to fight for my city on Листопад 12.”

“Things happen when you work hard and I’m so excited about this opportunity,” сказав Варгас. “Garcia is a great fighter and he cleaned out the 140-pound division and now he is champion at 147. A win would change my life and everyone around me. Це мій час. I can’t fail. This is going to be a Rocky story in Rocky’s town.”

Телевізійний охоплення на Spike починається 9 p.m. І/8 p.m. CT and features undefeated rising star Джарретт Херд (18-0, 12 КО) in a 12-round bout against once-beaten super welterweight contender Хорхе Кота (25-1, 22 КО) і колишній чемпіон світу Хав'єр Фортуна (30-1-1, 22 КО) battling undefeated Омар Дуглас (17-0, 12 КО) в 10-раундовому легкий бій.

“This win will put me one step closer towards winning a world title,” Саїд Херд. “The win over Oscar Molina was a big opportunity that has opened a lot of doors and was a great experience. Cota is a tough veteran with a high knockout rate. He is a little wild and I have to look out for that. I’m going to go out there to land nice shots and stick to my game plan.”

“I’m looking forward to this opportunity to fight a good undefeated fighter,” said Cota. “I know that I have the power and skills to beat anybody out there. I’m going to leave it all in the ring and get the victory on Листопад 12.”

“I’m only thinking about winning heading into this fight,” сказав Фортуна. “Douglas is a good fighter who moves very well. I’m looking forward to this challenge on Листопад 12. I will be a world champion once again.”

“This is the type of fight that I need if I am going to be a champion,” said Douglas. “I plan on putting on a crowd pleasing performance. Fortuna is a decent fighter and I’m going to have to break him down. He is good for four or five rounds but then he slows down. I’m going to set him up to take him out in the later rounds.”

Квитки на турнірі, which is promoted by DSG Promotions and King’s Promotions, за ціною $200, $100, $75, $50 і $35 і вже у продажу. To purchase tickets visit LiacourasCenter.com/events or call 800-298-4200.

Garcia returns to headline in his hometown as a two-division world champion who has picked up major victories over top fighters including Amir Khan, Лукас Матісс, Ламонт Пітерсон, Paulie Malignaggi and Zab Judah on his way to 31 professional victories. The 28-year-old earned a vacant welterweight world title in his last bout when he won a toe-to-toe battle with former world champion Guerrero in Los Angeles taking his professional record to 32-0.

The 27-year-old Vargas enters this bout on a five-fight win streak including three stoppage victories including his most recent outing, a 10-round decision over Juan Armando Garcia in May. Born in Columbia, his family left to find a better life when he was 15 years old and after a brief stay in New York City, they moved to the Toronto suburb of Mississauga. Vargas enrolled at a boxing gym early on and learned discipline while adapting to his surroundings. Він став професіоналом в 2010 просто після 12 amateur bouts and was undefeated in his first 16 fights while fighting out of Canada.

Hurd fights out of Accokeek, Md., just south of Washington, D.C. and is perfect since entering the pro ranks in 2012. The 26-year-old has faced three straight undefeated fighters including a sixth-round stoppage of Frank Galarza in 2015 and a 10th-round TKO over Oscar Molina in the co-main event of the Keith Thurman vs. Shawn Porter card in June. The exciting boxer-puncher will look to continue his climb to a world title onЛистопад 12.

A powerful puncher sporting an 88 percent knockout rate, Cota made his U.S. debut in August of 2015 and upset Cuban Olympic silver medalist Yudel Jhonson while knocking him down twice over the 10-round bout. The fighter out of Sinaloa, Mexico is entering this fight with nine straight wins, including six by way of knockout. The 27-year-old will be making his first ring appearance of 2016.

Любитель видатний що участь у перших Панамериканських серед юніорів у 2003, the 27-year-old Fortuna owns victories over Abner Cotto, Карлос Іван Веласкес, Мігель Самудіо і Патрік Хайленд. He took down the highly regarded Bryan Vasquez to earn a super featherweight world title in May of last year. Представляючи La Romana, Домініканська Республіка, Fortuna bounced back from a defeat to Jason Sosa to stop previously unbeaten Marlyn Cabrera in September.

An undefeated fighter out of Wilmington, Делавер, Douglas impressed in his last two outings when he defeated contender Frank De Alba in a step up fight last December and followed it up with a seventh-round knockout of Alexei Collado in June. The 25-year-old has picked up four victories since the beginning of 2015 and will face his toughest competition to date when he battles Fortuna.

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