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Danny Garcia Biography

Professional Boxer

Danny Garcia, born on March 20, 1988, is an American professional boxer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Known for his agility and exceptional technique, he is a prominent figure in the lightweight and super-lightweight boxing divisions.

Stuck Teeth Bother Milk

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“Besides Scream, I liked The Purge. It stuck with me because it reminds me of boxing - you have 45 minutes to punch someone legally without consequence.”

Minutes Consequence Stuck Boxing Scream

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“Nothing to be honest. I am a fighter. I'm crazy already. I'm not afraid of ghosts or anything.”

Crazy Honest Ghost Fighter Being Honest Not Afraid

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“The Puerto Rican fans have supported me and it means a lot. I'm a Puerto Rican just like they are.”

Mean Fans

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“My Spanish is coming along, I understand everything. I've been working on becoming more confident when speaking.”

Becoming Becoming More

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“It's amazing to be a Puerto Rican fighter, we have a great history of fighters. I say this all the time, 'I'm Puerto Rican, raised in Philadelphia so I got the best of both worlds. I got the Puerto Rican power and the Philly toughness. It comes a long way.”

World Way Long Raised Fighter Long Way Philadelphia Toughness Best Of Both Worlds Great History

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“I was ready to move up a weight class, but I can still make 140. If I'm back in the ring in the summertime I know I can make 140 with the heat. I've always been disciplined so it's no problem for me.”

Ifs Knows Stills I Can Problem Moving Class Ready Weight Rings Heat No Problem Summertime I'm Back

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“I said I deserved a home fight, either Philly or Puerto Rico, since I'm always going to someone else's place to fight. Everyone thought it was a great idea to go back to Puerto Rico.”

Said Ideas Home Fighting Great Idea Puerto Rico Rico

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“My parents always talk about Puerto Rico. My dad's whole family lives in Puerto Rico. My great grandma lives in Puerto Rico and I got to meet her a couple years ago.”

Years Whole Parent Couple Dad Years Ago My Dad Family Life Grandma Whole Family Puerto Rico Rico Great Grandma

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“The last couple of years have been a good learning experience for me and a good journey. My first world title fight I fought Erik Morales and how much experience do you think you can get from that? A lot of people thought he would beat me because of experience. I've faced a lot of experienced fighters.”

People Thinking World Years Firsts Has Beens Lasts Fighting Journey Couple Beats Fighter Titles Morale Learning Experience

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“Even when people didn't think I was the real champion, I got called out anyway. So now when you get a good win the first person people think of is me. I guess they thought it would be easy, but nothing comes easy.”

People Thinking Firsts Persons Real Would Be Winning Easy Champion First Person Real Champions

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“I'm a self motivated person, that's what got me to the point I'm at today. I don't take anybody lightly because this is what I do, this is my job. The day that I stop taking it seriously is the day I have to stop boxing. I would never put myself into a position where I go into the ring not prepared.”

Persons Self Today Jobs Position Prepared Rings Boxing Motivated Self Motivated

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About the Author

Born: March 20, 1988
Known for: Professional Boxer
Quotes: 12

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