Former world champion in the second featherweight (up to 59 kg) Dominican Javier Fortuna (37-3-1, 26 KOs) answered questions from the American media after holding a press conference on the eve of his Saturday bout against the lightweight prospect (up to 61.2 kg ) from USA Ryan Garcia (21-0, 18 KOs).
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interview Javier commented on the duel of views with Garcia, told why he would be the winner of the confrontation, and also promised to knock out Ryan and eat his heart.
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— I want to hear your reaction to the duel of views with Ryan Garcia.
“I will knock him out and eat his heart!”
He gave you his cap and you gave him yours. A lot of people were surprised by this because there was a lot of trash talking between you guys. Why did you do it?
— I liked his cap and he gave it to me because he wanted to be nice. But in the meantime, I’m going to crush his head on Saturday night.
“It’s a wild thing to say such a thing to someone.
– When you are in the ring – this is one thing, and when you are outside the ring – this is another. You have to be kind.
“You must have been trying on his size, seeing how big he is. What do you say?
— My other opponents were bigger.
Garcia and Fortuna almost grappled, De La Hoya arrived in time: video
“It’s just that a lot of people say that Ryan is a little big for that weight and might be too big for Javier.
“He was bigger and heavier than almost everyone he fought.
– When Ryan fights, he has some peculiarity – he raises his head high. I’m sure you’ve noticed it. Do you think this is its biggest drawback?
Everything has already been studied. I know how he fights and you will see everything on Saturday night.
– Do you have a feeling that you will knock him out?
– Oh sure.
– What is the most difficult thing in this fight?
– That the fight will be at his home in California.
– Do you have a concern that the fight will go 12 rounds and you will be unfairly assessed?
“I hope the case doesn’t go to a judge’s decision.”
Do you find it disrespectful that he talks about Gervont and all the other guys and doesn’t focus on you?
– Not. He always says so. He respects me. Let him say whatever he wants about others and about himself.
– You have a lot of experience. Boxing fans have been watching your fights for a very long time. Do you think your experience will allow you to win this fight and Ryan has not met with such experienced fighters as you?
“Experience will definitely help, because he has never met such an experienced fighter.
Why do you think you will beat Ryan?
“Because of my strength.
Hearn runs into: “I’m not at all sure that Garcia will beat Fortuna”
