Danny Garcia Explains Why He Took the Errol Spence Jr Fight

Published 11/18/2020, 2:49 AM EST

Danny Garcia has given an insight into what was the reason behind him taking the Errol Spence Jr fight. The 32-year-old will box the unified champion on December 5 and will look to reclaim world champion status. Formerly a two-weight world champion, Garcia lost his title to Keith Thurman.

As a result, he missed out on the WBC title fight against Shawn Porter. However, he explained why he thinks this fight is his opportunity.

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Speaking to PBC ON FOX on YouTube prior to the fight, fans see Danny ‘Swift’ Garcia with his father and trainer. The pair talk about their approach to the fight.

Garcia then shed light on why he took the fight. He said, “After the Mikey fight and the Porter fight, I saw some holes in his game, and I felt like it is a good opportunity for me to become champion again.”

The 36-2-0 American added, “He’s a great champion, I’m a great champion, and I feel like these types of fights bring out the best in Danny Garcia. They make me run that extra mile, they make me spar that extra round, they make me eat the right meals, and they give me the extra motivation I need. And I feel like this is the type of fight that will bring out the best in me and that’s why I wanted it.”

READ: Errol Spence Jr. Opens up on First Sparring Session After Car Crash – “It Felt Kind of Weird”

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Danny Garcia will have to bring his A-game to beat Errol Spence Jr.

Fans of the 32-year-old will hope that this is the case. Because to beat a fighter like Spence Jr, you will have to make sure you do everything you can. Fans should be pleased to hear that ‘Swift’ is doing the extra work; A fully fit Danny Garcia will always be dangerous.

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The fight will be a challenge for both fighters, and it is clear to see that neither fighter is ignoring that fact. It will be interesting to see how it all pans out. Spence Jr goes into the fight as the favorite since he is the champion. Despite this, one can never rule out someone with Garcia’s experience and talent. How do you think the fight will go?

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Leonardo Carvalho is a Boxing Writer for EssentiallySports. Before working as a boxing web journalist, Leonardo dabbled in roles ranging from an SEO specialist to a Chegg expert. Alongside his current role, Leonardo runs a YouTube channel where he combines his passion for fitness with sports.

Danny Garcia Explains Why He Took the Errol Spence Jr Fight

Danny Garcia will have to bring his A-game to beat Errol Spence Jr.

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