Rejuvenated Roberto Garcia Dropping Down to Welterweight, Gunning for Thurman, Porter
Rejuvenated Roberto Garcia Dropping Down to Welterweight, Gunning for Thurman, Porter
February 26, 2014
Source/PR
Texas-based slugger Roberto "La Amenaza" Garcia (34-3, 22 KOs), fresh off an exciting and impressive ESPN-televised victory over Mexico's Norberto "Demonio" Gonzalez on February 7, says he's dropping down to his natural weight of 147 lbs to begin campaigning as a welterweight. 33-year-old Garcia, who came into the fight against Gonzalez as a late substitute opponent, revived his career with his controlled, pressuring performance. He has now set his sights on obtaining a title shot against one of the current champions including IBF Champion Shawn Porter and especially interim WBA World Champion Keith Thurman.
Since losing a decision to multiple Read more [...]