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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.”

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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. more

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