Two-weight world champion Danny Garcia is relishing his chance of toppling WBC and IBF 147lbs title-holder Errol Spence at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on December 5.
Garcia (36-2, 21 KOs) is currently a 13-5 underdog with BetFred, but feels he has the tools and experience to unseat Texan Spence, who is returning to the ring after a high speed car accident last year.
If Spence isn’t at 100%, Philadelphia’s Garcia could well take advantage, having mixed it with the best and only losing narrow decisions to Keith Thurman and Shawn Porter in a creditable 13-year career.
“On December 5, no stone will be unturned. We’re going to give it 110% and take these titles from him in his hometown,” said a confident Garcia.
“I’ve been an underdog my whole career. I’m used to playing that role. I just have to go in there and be myself. I have to believe in myself 100% and fight round by round. I’m going to show what a true champion is made of.
“After the [Mikey] Garcia and Porter fights, I saw some holes in his game and I knew it would be a good opportunity to become champion again. These type of fights bring out the best in Danny Garcia. They give me the extra motivation that I need and that’s why I wanted it.
“My job is to fight. I can’t go in there and worry about judges. They’re going to do what they do. My job is to put in the work in the gym so that I’m ready on fight night. I have to go in there and win rounds and win the fight.
“I know that I’m a great fighter. I’ve been in these type of fights before. I know what I’m made of. As long as I’m mentally and physically at my best, nobody can beat me. I’m a dangerous man when I have this focus.”
Spence-Garcia will be broadcast on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View on December 5 in the US.
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