Former world champion in four categories American Mikey Garcia was the guest of the boxing evening in London, the main event of which was the rematch of Derek Chisora - Kubrat Pulev. After the fight ended, Mikey gave
interview for the British media.
In a conversation, Garcia expressed his impressions about the last fight, spoke about the end of his career, commented on the work of his brother Robert Garcia with the former unified heavyweight champion from Britain Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs), told how to beat the Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk (19 -0, 13 KOs) and made a prediction for the upcoming Canelo vs. Golovkin trilogy.
“First of all, how are you?”
– Good. I enjoy my free time. I am here on vacation with my father and brother. Great fight. We are happy.
How did you see the fight?
“I saw Chisora win. He was the aggressor the whole fight, was more efficient, landed some really good overhand right hands, very good body work. He won me. I was surprised that Pulev won against one of the judges. I saw Chisora win the whole fight.
– How much does he still have left, as a fighter? He gave a lot to the sport, with this victory can he continue?
I think he showed a lot today. As he said, he still has a few more fights. He showed today that he still can. He seems to have had a great training camp, he must have given his all, because tonight was a very good performance from him.
– Tell us about yourself. You have changed your status to retired. What is your situation?
I don’t plan to fight anymore. I’m tied up. I had a good career. I’m happy with everything. Now is the time to move on.
Robert Garcia is now coaching Anthony Joshua. People say it suits him well. Tell us a little about Anthony and Robert.
“Sometimes it’s good to have another voice, another opinion. My brother, Robert, is an excellent coach, resurrected many fighters. They wanted to take someone with a different vision, with a different style of training. This is a good choice for Anthony. Robert is very happy with his work this week. My brother said he was very good at sparring. Therefore, we are looking forward to the end of the camp and the fight.
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What should Joshua do to beat Usyk?
“I think he needs to go back to good old Anthony Joshua. Take risks, use size, use your advantages. He has advantages in height and arm span. Use it, but at the same time be aggressive. Show him what you are capable of. That’s what he should try to do, in my opinion. He wants to go back to the old Joshua and knock out the fighters – this is a great mood.
– A few more questions. They’re talking about the Crawford-Spence fight. What are your thoughts on this?
– Great fight. 50 to 50. Two undefeated fighters at the top of the sport, champions for the absolute champion – there is nothing better.
– Canelo – Golovkin 3?
“I think Canelo will win. I think this time he will stop Golovkin. I like GGG. I was and am a fan of his, but I think that in this hour of his career, Canelo will win by knockout.
Alvarez recently admitted that his goal is to send Golovkin into retirement.
