Ryan Garcia and Oscar Duarte came face-to-face at the conclusion of their most recent press conference earlier today ahead of their upcoming junior welterweight boxing match scheduled for Sat., Dec. 2, 2023 in Houston, Texas on DAZN pay-per-view (PPV).
Watch the press conference video replay here.
Garcia is coming off a devastating knockout loss at the hands of Gervonta Davis earlier this year, his first defeat in his young boxing career. Still, the 25-year old says he isn’t dwelling on the past and is looking for a fresh start in new division.
“It didn’t have an effect on me. It just didn’t feel like it was me,” said Ryan regarding his loss to Davis in a recent interview with Brian Custer. “I didn’t feel like I lost. I just feel like a version of me lost that wasn’t how I am as a fighter and how sharp I am,” he added.
As for Duarte, he is eying the biggest win of his boxing career.
“I’m very hungry. I have great managers. I have their support, and I’m ready to win,” Duarte said via Boxing 24/7. “I’m very hungry. I’ve been in boxing for fifteen years, and I want to take advantage of this.
“I’m focusing on my strategy. I feel like I’m at my best, and I’m going to do my best on December 2nd,” he added. “It’s good [Ryan’s left hook], he’s fast, and he has power, but I’m getting ready for that. I’m prepared, and I’m ready.
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