Five Fascinating Facts About Mikey Garcia

Mikey Garcia will clash in a light welterweight bout against Sandor Martin on October 16, 2021. Ahead of this intriguing fight, let's take a look at five fascinating facts about Mikey Garcia.

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Comes From A Boxing Family

Garcia's father, Eduardo, was an amateur boxer and trainer. His older brother, Roberto, is a former IBF Super Featherweight Champion. His oldest brother, Daniel, was also a boxer and trainer.

Has Been Featured on ABC Television Show

Garcia has been featured on ABC's show American Latino TV, where he talked about balancing studies with the demands of boxing.

Huge Supporter of Brain Health Movement

In February 2014, Garcia, along with Bernard Hopkins and a few other athletes, attended a summit at the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in support of furthering the research of preventing brain damage and other mental risks in competitive activity.

Grew up in a Bad Neighborhood

Garcia grew up in Oxnard, California, which is infamously known as a 'gang-related neighborhood.'

His Parents Were Strawberry Pickers

Garcia's parents were strawberry pickers in Oxnard, California, which is known for it's strawberries.

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