Danny “Swift” Garcia and Stephen Fulton Jr. media workout quotes
Two of the greatest Philly fighters of this era, two-division world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia and former unified world champion Stephen Fulton Jr., held a media workout in their hometown on Wednesday ahead of their respective matchups taking place Saturday, September 14 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Garcia will take on WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara in the star-studded co-main event of a PBC Pay-Per-View available on Prime Video as Canelo Promotions presents a Mexican Independence Day weekend blockbuster headlined by pound-for-pound great Canelo Álvarez putting his unified super middleweight world titles on the line against unbeaten WBA No. 1-ranked mandatory contender Edgar Berlanga.
Fulton will duel top contender Carlos Castro in featherweight action that headlines a three-fight PBC on Prime Video lineup leading into the pay-per-view. The live-streaming action will begin at 6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT and be available via free access to all fans, regardless of Prime membership or purchase of the PPV card it leads into.
In addition to the PPV being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to purchase the PPV via DAZN.com. Additionally, fans can purchase the PPV at PPV.com. On top of those options, fans will continue to be able to access the telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets.
Tickets for the live event are on sale now through AXS.com. The event is promoted by Canelo Promotions and TGB Promotions, in association with Matchroom Boxing.
Here is what Garcia and Fulton had to say Wednesday from the DSG Boxing Gym in Philadelphia:
DANNY GARCIA
“We’re doing everything we need to do to get that victory and become a three-division world champion. it’s right here now, we’re only about three weeks away.
“Lara is definitely very skilled, but I’ve faced so many highly-skilled fighters throughout my career, from Zab Judah and Amir Khan to Keith Thurman and so many more. I feel like I’ve always done a solid job with southpaws as well. You have to look at it the other way too, because I’m definitely the best fighter he’s fought in a long time.
“I’ve never faced a Cuban boxer in my career, but I’ve been fighting Philly fighters my whole life, and that’s as slick as it gets. So I’ve been facing guys like Lara since I was a kid really.
“I was the underdog fighting Amir Khan, Lucas Matthysse, so it’s nothing new to me. I fight the best because I believe I can beat them and that’s why I’m here today.
“You can expect the same Danny Garcia as always on September 14. I’ve been feeling good sparring and training and I really feel like nothing has changed. If anything I feel like the time out of the ring has helped my body recover. I have no injuries, my mind feels good and my body feels good.
“Lara is definitely a tricky fighter, he’s one of the best boxers you can get in the ring with skill-wise. I know I have my work cut out for me, but we have the right game plan and we are going to go in there and execute.
“I’m only focused on Lara, but after this fight I’ll look to do whatever makes the most sense. Obviously I want the biggest names like Terence Crawford, Sebastian Fundora, Carlos Adames, or any of the top guys. I’m also interested in avenging my losses, so Errol Spence Jr. or Keith Thurman fights would definitely be something I pursue.”
STEPHEN FULTON JR.
“From what I’ve seen, Castro likes to box. He likes to use his length against fighters, but I think I have him beat there.
“It’s gonna be really good to get back in the ring. I’m ready to show everyone a different Stephen Fulton Jr. on September 14.
“I don’t feel any pressure and I’m not worried about the layoff. I’m just focused on Carlos Castro.
“I definitely want to redeem myself after the loss. That’s why I’m training hard to be at my best in this fight.
“I’m gonna be a little more comfortable at the new weight. I’m ready for whatever comes my way. It’s important for me to get back in this fight and go from there.”