Two of the game’s best discuss how they’re passing time during the pandemic and what’s next for them once boxing resumes.
Two-Division World Champion - Danny "Swift" Garcia
Two-division world champion Danny "Swift" Garcia and three-division world champion Abner Mares were this week’s guests on a packed episode of The PBC Podcast.
Both fighters discussed how they’re dealing with the current crisis and their plans once they return to the ring. Garcia (36-2, 21 KOs) has set his sights on winning a title in a third division, super welterweight, but not before becoming champ once more at 147-pounds.
“I feel like I have two more big fights left at this weight class, at 147, against either a [Manny] Pacquiao or a [Errol] Spence Jr—and I would want to rematch [Keith] Thurman or [Shawn] Porter and get that victory. Then there’s nothing else for more for me to do at 147…I feel like a new journey could be at 154.”
Three-Division World Champion - Abner Mares
Mares (31-3-1, 15 KOs), fully recovered from the detached retina he suffered a year ago and now working with respected trainer Manny Robles, says he wants to end his career on a high note.
The four-time world champion was slated to face Gervonta “Tank” Davis in February 2019 before Mares’ eye injury delayed the bout. Mares still wants a shot at “Tank,” but says there are others on his hit list.
“I read somewhere that we, meaning Leo Santa Cruz, myself and I don’t know who else you wanna put in there, that we’ve been ducking Gary Russell Jr.,” said Mares. “That’s a complete lie. I’ve never, ever ducked Gary Russell. Actually, that fight has never presented itself. That would be a good fight.
“I would not do it at 126, he would move to 130. I know there wouldn’t be a title [on the line] because he’s the champ at 126, but honestly, at this time, I’m not even looking at the titles. I just want the names. I want great names on my record. I think that’s a good fight.”
Also, hosts Kenneth and Michael unveil a new segment, titled, “The Game’s Best Attributes,” and look back at the career of “Prince” Naseem Hamed, plus more!
For a closer look at Danny Garcia and Abner Mares, check out their fighter pages.
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