Angel Garcia talks about meeting with Erik Morales before the fight – Boxing News
Angel Garcia, the proud father and trainer of junior welterweight titlist Danny Garcia, spoke with RingTV.com regarding his meeting with Mexican ring legend Erik Morales. The former light welterweight champion was tested positive for having illegal substance
in his body. Angel Garcia and Danny Garcia were not ready to fight him just hours before the fight happened.
According to Angel Garcia, he and his son were not ready to fight Morales due to the positive drug test, but his wife insisted to let Danny fight.
“We went down to an office,” said Garcia. “We met somewhere, and he asked me what we could do and what could be done to make this fight happen.
“At that time, I told him that there was nothing that he could do to make this fight. No amount of money in the world you can give us. Nothing. So I walked out of the room. I left.
“It was pretty long. Probably like an hour and a half. He was trying to convince me that he wasn't doping or nothing. He swore on his mom, his kids that he wasn't doping and all of this s--t.”
When asked, Angel Garcia added that Morales was tried his level best to make sure the fight happens. According to Angel, Morales told him about the money that was involved. Angel proudly stated that for him his family means everything and not the money.
Past Saturday, the fight took place and Danny Garcia knocked out Erik Morales in the fourth round. A huge left hook from the unbeaten American ended the Mexican legend’s career.
Garcia retained his titles and his unbeaten streak. He now stands as the WBA and WBC unified light welterweight titlist with 25 wins, 0 losses and 16 knockouts in his portfolio, whereas Morales stands with 52 wins, 9 losses and 36 knockouts in his portfolio.
For now, Danny Garcia is the next big thing in the world of boxing. After defeating Morales twice and Briton fighter Amir Khan, Garcia has taken his career to the next level in just a matter of months.
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