Danny Garcia talks about Erik Morales failed drug tests – Boxing News
American undefeated fighter Danny Garcia scored his second win over Mexican ring legend Erik Morales. Although Garcia knocked out the former WBC light welterweight titlist, the American admits it was not as easy fight. Garcia, who is known for his power
punches, revealed that he has to play smart during the fight in order to trap Morales.
Both fighters had clashed earlier this year, when Garcia won the WBC titles from Morales via unanimous decision. Garcia’s victory over Morales as heavily criticised, and the young champion was blamed of taking advantage of Morales’ condition (the latter
was recovering from a gallbladder surgery).
Nevertheless, Garcia played smart and instead of making the same mistakes again, he made the former champion move to the point where could not anymore.
During the post fight press conference, Garcia revealed that he was not willing to fight Morales, as the Mexican had failed two consecutive drug tests.
“Mentally when I found out that his urine was dirty, I was like that’s we took the test and I’m not going to do it,” said the WBC and WBA unified light welterweight titlist. “I wanted a fair fight. But when I woke up in the morning, my mom told my dad that
I should fight because she had a gut feeling that I would win. So I listened to my mom and I went on with the fight.”
Morales, who now stands with 52 wins and 9 losses in his portfolio, failed the drug tests due to the intake of a diet supplement known as clenbuterol. Yet, Garcia was man enough to face the Mexican legend in the ring, and knocking him out in the fourth round.
Morales admitted the fact that he could not do much in the ring against Garcia, as he could not move much.
“I was prepared to come in and fight but I couldn’t get it done,” said the former WBC champion. “I couldn’t get my movement.”
The loss marked Morales second consecutive loss at the hands of Garcia. Now, the former titlist believes his game is over and he wants to quit after performing one last time in his hometown for his fans.
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