In the championship rounds, Spence went after the knockout and put on an absolute power punching clinic as Garcia tried to fight his way back into the bout. He's since collected titles at 130, 135 and 140 pounds. Neither of those would create the draw of Spence-Crawford, but PBC-aligned veteran promoter Schaefer would offer no promises it was on deck. It was a different time, of course. I think women need to stand up and call him out. He is now riding a 10-fight winning streak. What?! Garcia is trying to fight back but Spence is pummeling him. Mikey Garcia (left). We were affected in many ways. "He's a champion at 135. But this was a Spence roundagain. Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr are now reportedly likely to fight in July. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER, Miki Garcia was a Playboy Playmate before she became Head of Promotions for the brand. That's exactly why I want to do it. Give your students the gift of international friendships. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. It didnt pay off, and the IBF title was his final accolade of note. Spence shreds him with a left hook. Mikey Garcia - Wikipedia He needs a big round. Hard right hook by Spence moves Garcia into the ropes. Pacquiao was recently in discussions for a fight against lightweight Ryan Garcia, but nothing came of it. section: | slug: sandor-martin-scores-stunning-upset-of-former-four-division-champion-mikey-garcia | sport: boxing | route: article_single.us | Whenever Garcia thinks to counter, Spence is already out of range. Probably better than that campaign for Lomachenkos April 12 alternative fight at Staples Center against six-loss Anthony Crolla. The promotional interests and their corresponding networks weren't as segregated as they are now. We go to the judges scorecards. (Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images). Prep Rally is devoted to the SoCal high school sports experience, bringing you scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. ", (Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images). It didn't take long for the IBF welterweight champion to make his presence felt. Mikey Garcia, a four-division titleholder, retires from boxing The fact is, he was the one telling the lies. I wonder if Eduardo Garcia could have envisioned something this wonderful, quantifying his American dream as a percentage of pay-per-view receipts, a graph that charts dollars and buys against risk and reward. It didn't exactly spell doom for Linares' career. If Mikey Garcias boxing career is complete, he is going out unceremoniously. Students live with a host family and attend classes on a daily basis. DAZN News had it scored 96-94for Martin. Corbin didn't land over 30 punches in the fight, but about 1/3 of them were below the belt. I met Mikey while doing a piece for Showtime a couple of years ago. or redistributed. After six rounds, Spence further opened up and dug wicked hooks into Garcia's midsection. Mikey Garcia via majority decision (95-95, 97-93, 97-93). A straight left from Martin. Chants fill up the stadium for both fighters. Spence is crisp and accurate. He's lost three points and really has no hope. Never should women be abused by a man in power. Its a lot of money and rightfully earned. The four-division world titleholder from a fighting family, who is only 34, confirmed to ESPN that he is retiring from boxing. Spence lands a bomb of a right hand. To his credit, Garcia (39-1) held firm despite Spence emptying the artillery on the four-division champion. Spence used a stiff jab, effective body punching and his size to stifle Garcia over the course of 12 one-sided rounds. All rights reserved. Teofimo Lopez wants to leave a Muhammad Ali-like legacy, Pain, hope, science collide as athletes turn to magic mushrooms, How a gym in California's Coachella Valley became an international destination for boxing. (89-82 Spence), Round 8 (12:11 a.m.): Were approaching the You need a knockout or a bunch of knockdowns territory for Garcia. And he's only 22. Please enter a valid email and try again. And the referee stops it. I will say this: Garcia can take a punch and keep coming. 8, What we learned about Davis, Garcia in superfight, Morrell batters Falcao for highlight-reel knockout, Tyson, Dr. J among celebs attending Davis vs. Garcia, Zhang batters Joyce for TKO win in London. "We can meet in Dubai.". The question that remains in perpetuity in boxing cases like this is: Why not? Market data provided by Factset. Hook to the body. It's almost inevitable that he'll be hit with something heavy. Follow World Boxing News on Facebook @officialworldboxingnews and Twitter @worldboxingnews. Whats very intriguing is that leading up to the Spence fight, the criticism from much of the boxing world was that Garcia was not a true welterweight, a blown-up lightweight. And Garcia, who has now lost two of his last three fights, has seemingly admitted that he was never a true 147-pounder in his own eyes. The entire PBC Family would like to wish four-division world champion and modern-day boxing great Mikey Garcia a happy retirement! Mikey Garcia has retired from boxing after failing to land a career-defining fight with rival Manny Pacquiao. Garcia needs to do something. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Trea Turner might have stayed in L.A., but Dodgers never made him an offer, Chargers were supposed to draft a tight end. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. Garcia results: Errol Spence Jr. dominates Mikey Garcia He needs to because Spence is digging now. FRESNO, Calif. According to BetMGM, Sandor Martin was a +900 underdog coming into Saturday's fight against Mikey Garcia.He'd never fought in the United States and had never fought against anyone the caliber of the former four-division world champion. A $300-million (minimum) gondola to Dodger Stadium? Sandor Martin (right) on the attack versus Mikey Garcia. 10-9 Spence (119-109 Spence), Round 11 (12:24 a.m.) :Some people are leaving. Mikey misses a slow hook. Dont miss the opportunity. Another body shot by Spence. He was also outpointed by Sandor Martin in a major upset last month in a 145-pound catchweight main event on DAZN. Will Martin shock the world tonight?#GarciaMartin pic.twitter.com/y8aT56HcGy, Jesse Rodriguez termina fuerte y encuentra el nocaut Bam Rodriguez finishes strong & finds the KO #GarciaMartin pic.twitter.com/Z2bCZ9W9Lb. I think hes surprised at Garcias ability to survive. Spence shoots the theory down to SN . Its difficult to take Mikey seriously at this point because hes talked so often about the fight with Manny, and nothing happened. 10:10 p.m. : Nery trucks through Arroyo in the fourthround. This is rough. Why?Garcia: I decided to go after the position because I had traveled through the company for four years and during that time, something horrific happened to me. After my testimony, Hugh Hefner called me a liar and said I was just trying to sell a book. "We'll give the fans a good fight. The other thing is me and Mikey (Garcia) were supposed to fight. Combination. He fought on national television in Madison Square Garden. He is a four-division titlist and theres no shame that he came up short in vying for a title in a fifth weight division. It was 1985 when Playboys Miss January 1973 and former head of promotions spoke out against Hugh Hefner. Another rough round to score. We spoke with Mikey's brother, Robert Garcia-- who also trains the boxing star -- and he told us everyone is still sad for Mikey because they were expecting a legacy-defining victory. "I'm Opinion: Mikey Garcia makes excuses over Errol Soto is stalking and throwing with controlled aggression while Gonzalez is countering well. A left sends Martin into the corner of the ropes. Here is what happened at Mikey Garcia vs. Sandor Martin. Almost 13 years later, Mikey Garcia was born in Oxnard, California, the last of Eduardo and Virginia's seven children. Its unclear whether Pacquiao vs. Mikey will sell on pay-per-view, as both guys have stalled their careers out by not fighting. "Then I come down to lightweight or super lightweight," he said. Two years hence, we're having lunch in the JW Marriott at L.A., just hours before the ESPYS. It was one of only two significant events he managed to land at higher weight classes. 10:05 p.m. : Arroyo has never been stopped before, but he's been down twice to a scintillating Luis Nery. "Would Lomachenko come to me?". Hard right hook lands clean on Garcia. And it was sad. Despite the latter, the legend of the Texan continues to only get bigger. In the co-main event of Garcia vs. Martin, Marc Castro (3-0, 3 KOs) squares off withAngel Luna (14-7-1, 7 KOs) in a 131-pound catchweight affair. That was supposed to be a big fight. In late 2020, both Mikey Garcia and Sandor Martin made appearances on DAZN. Lance Pugmire is the Los Angeles Times former boxing/MMA/Ducks beat writer. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Millennials is a generation who grew up with computers, internet and social networks. Witnesses offer conflicting accounts, Mars Voltas lead singer broke with Scientology and reunited with the band. But whatever respect he gained for surviving against Spence has gone by the wayside with a very lame excuse. Mikey Garcia can see himself pursuing a title at 147 or He was relentless. Fox News: Whats a misconception you feel the public still has about Hugh Hefner and whats the reality?Garcia: The reality is he abused [the women] in many ways. But he [took my] freedom of speech away. Garcia has, and says hes interested in moving back down to lightweight for another big fight, this time against three-division champion Vasiliy Lomachenko of Top Rank. It's worth declaring here that I've worked both sides of boxing's conflicted aisle. A left hook scores the knockdown in the third round. They mention possibly here in Texas. There had been talks of Pacquiao facing UFC star Conor McGregor, but that match-up imploded after the Irish star was knocked out in his last fight in the octagon. Prograis laments the loss of a big fight against Garcia but says hes still motivated to become champion again. It's a real good fight, but it won't endow Mikey with the signature contest that he still lacks. Boxing schedule: Confirmed fights, dates for 2023, List of boxing cards set for this week, May 2-6, DFB-Pokal: How to watch semifinal matches. Make international friendships? "I wouldn't let Bob dictate all the terms after leaving his company," he said. But, none of that mattered to the Spaniard as he came into Garcia's home state and pulled a massive upset to win by majority decision (95-95, 97-93, 97-93) at Chukchansi Park. After making his announcement, Premier Boxing Champions wished Garcia well as he moved on with his life. Garcia fights back. He opens up on Garcia. Pull counter by Spence. As for Love, the once highly touted prospect from Mayweather Promotions is looking to get his career back on track after an underwhelming performance against Peter Quillin. 1. Just to share the ring with a legend like Manny, it does amazing things for my career. One way traffic. There are a finite number of ways for Mikey to inscribe the House of Garcia in the eternal book of boxing, and we agree on that much. Its not about not taking a loss, Garcia said. Here comes Garcia. But the risk to his reputation? Everybody tells me Manny likes the fight with me, and hes on board. This is all Spence in the third. He pushed this incredible Playboy mystique, a Shangri-La. 10-9 Spence (69-64 Spence), Round 6 (12:03 a.m.) :Spence lands a jab and a pair of body shots. Its always, Manny loves the fight with you. Going to come down to these last four rounds. By Dan Ambrose: Mikey Garcia is still waiting and talking with Manny Pacquiao for a fight that he hopes will take place this year. Consider a teacher-led homestay + excursions when planning future trips. In Mikeys case, hes been fighting in the wrong weight class at 147 since 2019, and hes too small and lacks the work rate to fight in that division. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Robert Garcia, who held a super featherweight title and is himself a world-renowned trainer, was born in 1975 after his pregnant mother crossed the Mexican border for the express purpose of ensuring him an American life. I'm so happy to be here in Dallas and I hope I will be back here soon.". A right to the shoulder from Garcia. But he also wants to get taken care of financially. Photo by Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing. Right now, thats what Im about to do. Arreola looks small and in shape. That defeat meant Garcia had no choice but to walk away without his dream fight with Pacquiao. For me, its not my fault, I want to fight whoeverIll fight anybody at 140, I dont care. 11:02 p.m. :The second round finds Love going backward because that aggressive style nearly got him killed in the first round. Augie Kid Vegas Sanchez: One of the Last to Defeat Floyd Mayweather! I finally became a real estate agent, which gave me an independent contractor status But I was still - I dont want to say abused - but my background gave some people reason not to give me work. Its a little light in the end. Legal Statement. Im going to face a legend, said Mikey Garcia. Garcia pushes forward. Now, it seems like things are back on track. Mikey Garcia finalizing May fight with Pacquiao Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. I don't believe I should be treated as an opponent." Two rights and then a left from Garcia. Mikey Garcia suffered a shock points loss to Sandor Martin that severely dented the four-weight world champion's reputation. Interview in the Uber! 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To cement your name, youve got to go after the biggest fights, Oxnards Garcia (39-1) explained following his first defeat. Because while Mayweather was so protective of the zero on his loss ledger that he allowed his 2015 fight with Pacquiao to drag out at least five years beyond its expiration date, and because Pacquiao allowed his then-promoter Bob Arum to dictate his opposition, the business of boxing trumped the intriguing matchups that can magnetize a fan base beyond the hard-core followers. But in reality, he was manipulating them. So theres stigmatization that the women endure, which affects their livelihoods. He overlooked him, thats what happened. Arroyo is trying to fight him off, but Nery has demonstrated exceptional speed and power. That didn't last long as Martin lands a combination. "Linares gave up all his leverage in negotiation. The views expressed in all articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Boxing News 24 or its affiliates. 1," Mikey said. Another right for Martin. All he had to do was take care of business against the All rights reserved. A left hook to the head by Garcia. I would do it 100%. But people also really need to look at the other side of Hefner, the dark side, and factor that into his legacy. WebOctober 16th, 2021 -- Mikey Garcia vs. Sandor Martin from Fresno, California. GET THE LATEST ISSUE AT I was the one looking for the fight and thought I was ahead on the cards.". In the ninth round and down on the judges scorecards, Garcia started to land combinations in bunches and stunned Martin for a quick moment. 8:48 p.m. : In the 8th round, Corbin lands his fourth low blow and the referee has had enough. Welterweight champions Shawn Porter and Keith Thurman are in the PBC ecosystem like Spence, but Spence said he believes Porter is ducking him and hes tiring of Thurmans limited time in the ring over the last three years. "I'm the youngest by 11 years," Mikey said. "I've been doing it since I was five years old. Spence, in a transcendent showing timed perfectly for his first pay-per-view headline assignment, with 47,525 watching inside his hometown stadium, became the frontrunner as best American fighter. Hefner is inspecting the new improved fabric for the costumes. In front of 47,525 fans at AT&T Stadium, "The Truth" ran roughshod over Garcia en route to a clean sweep on every scorecard, with scores of 120-107, 120-108 and 120-108. Garcias mentality confronts fight promoters who are adverse to risk. Mikey Garcia Fox News: Some critics have said, Why speak out now? The American is rumored to be the next opponent of the Filipino boxing legend as Pacquiao seeks to make his keenly awaited ring return after a near two-year hiatus. newsletter, Garcia still a star attraction, future rematch with Davis could do four million homes: DLH talks Ryan Garcia, WATCH: Davis vs Garcia - All Access Epilogue, BLH P4P Top 10 (May 2023): Tank Davis in, Usyk still holds top spot, Canelo vs Ryder, more: Boxing schedule for May 2-6, Gvozdyk: Sparring Canelo made me realise I still have fight left in me. Either Garcia caught a vicious cold in both fights or perhaps he reached his ceiling at 140 pounds. "I know myself and I know my capabilities," Martin said after his victory. Mikey Garcia -- the man who went undefeated in his first 20 fights with 17 knockouts -- is retiring from boxing, his team announced on Tuesday. This should never happen again. Garcia is fighting for respect and lands a couple of shots. 8:28 p.m.: It has been all Charles Martin thus far. Matchroom Boxing. Fox News: You started as a Playmate, but then crossed over to head of promotions for Playboy. "I think two more rounds could have made the difference. The Mayweather era has stopped. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. And, yes, if Mikey wins, he's the best fighter in the world, no question. "The most important thing we can do right now is actively listen and learn from their experiences," the Playboy statement added. In the event of a loss, he's still playing with house money. "I fight for my name," he said. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. ARLINGTON, Texas Mikey Garcia dared to be great. 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El Orgullo de Barcelona Sandor Martin makes history pic.twitter.com/SFEWF1kWeD, "Mikey is a legend. Errol Spence Jr. pummeled Mikey Garcia for the entirety of Saturday night's fight en route to a shutout decision as he retained his 147-pound belt for the third time. However Garcia seems to believe he was Spences biggest conqueror. I applaud them for doing that. Left hook by Spence. Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in-depth news. 9:44 p.m. : Up next will be the continuation of the Mexico-Puerto Rico rivalry as Mexico's Luis Nery (28-0, 22 KOs) squares off against Puerto Rico's McJoe Arroyo (18-2, 8 KOs). No excuses but just an FYI, a win over a sick lightweight [shouldnt] be your biggest victory, he stated on Instagram. The other was a loss to Errol Spence in 2019. Miki Garcia: I left the company in 1982 because of the exploitation of the Playmates. Spence is destroying Garcia now. Your destination for the best boxing news, videos and live streams! It didn't take long for the IBF welterweight champion to make his presence felt. It features new interviews with numerous members of Hefner's staff and inner circle, as well as past girlfriends. His name is Eduardo Garcia. When I heard [Garcia] saying he had more power than me, [that] he was stronger than me, faster than me, his boxing IQ was better than me, it put a big chip on my shoulder to do what I did, Spence said. That kind of messed up a lot of things, but that was a big fight that was supposed to happen and that didnt happen so I guess the backup plan is McKenna.. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. Gonzalez' had his moments as well. He brings the most -- more than Crawford, more than Spence -- less risk, more money.". The Garcia lands a right hand. SN explains why MikeyGarcia's "Pacquiao" moment is the fight with Errol Spence. I made it a goal of mine to fight the biggest challenges, so that people can appreciate who I am as a fighter. While he was alive, he made sure that my voice was not heard. A full body orgasm at the L.A. Phil? To his credit, Garcia is still alive. He outboxed Garcia from the jump,used his footwork and had better counterpunching. So, weve had conversations, but it has never really solidified. He wont go away quietly but Spence just lit him up the entire round. Hard hook to the body. Heres why they decided against it, Kentucky Derby draw finds favorite Forte in a nice spot in the middle, Lakers-Warriors series: Plenty of story lines, but LeBron vs. Steph is No. - Boxing fans salivate over the thought of Spence taking Keith Thurman, Terence Crawford and Manny Pacquiao. I couldnt put them out into the public yet. I'm about to unify the title at 135. Don't let him take any morepunishment. They make the right decision and the fight is halted before the fifth round starts. I was afraid to report it because I thought I wouldnt get the job. I was threatened by a very powerful man. As I said, weve been working on this for years. A combo by Martin. Triple jab by Spence lands. Mikey pauses again, wondering, perhaps, how this all sounds. A left by Martin. As the rounds progressed, Spence ramped up the activity and sat on his punches. I just really hope that the fans appreciate this because its not very often you see two of the greatest fighters face each other. Looking back at his performance against Sergey Lipinets back in March 2018, there were signs that, yes, this is probably where the train stops. Why isn't Mikey Garcia a Mexican-American superstar? They say, Los Angeles. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. So he waited and then attacked me. Ryan Garcia will be back, but Joe Goossen will not be in his corner. :Arreola is bleeding from the nose. Canelo vs Ryder: Fight Card, Start Time, TV & Stream Infos, Haney vs Lomachenko: Fight Card, Start Time, TV & Stream Infos, Zepeda vs Arboleda Fight Results & Highlights, Tank Davis vs Garcia Fight Results & Highlights. Miguel Angel Garcia Cortez (born December 15, 1987), best known as Mikey Garcia, is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2006 to 2021. Five years have now passed since Mikey knocked down Orlando Salido four times en route to the WBO featherweight title. 11:27 p.m: It's time for the main event! Both guys backed off and they immediately went back on. Augustin has landed some shots through two rounds. 10-9 Spence (59-55 Spence), Round 5 (12:00 a.m.): The scary thing is that Spence hasnt hit his next gear. The time to travel and study abroad is now! 'Sandor Martin reflects on his win over Mikey Garcia. I testified in 1985, which was quite controversial at the time, against Hugh Thanks for signing up! Thats what they gave me. Here comes Mikey Garcia with a Mariachi band. (Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage). A left to the body by Martin. Martin was the fresher fighter at the final bell, even winning one of the first true wild exchanges of power shots along the ropes in the final seconds of the fight. Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com. Theres always something missing, or something keeps it from happening. I cant go overlooking nobody, I gotta keep doing what I gotta do.. Easter is a game, undefeated and impossibly long-armed champion. Mikey Garcia suffers upset defeat to Sandor Martin that derails plans Garcia Garcia, trainer Goossen part ways, sources say. George Kambosos Jr wants Gervonta, Shakur, Ryan & Teofimo. Garcia fires a combo of his own. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? He pauses for a moment. Im trying to be great. Now, there's a thought. Garcia takes it well. Former 140lb titleholder Regis Prograis takes some time to chat with Marcos Villegas of Fight Hub TV to talk about his March 19 fight with Tyrone McKenna, how he came to be his next opponent, and why he learned a valuable lesson from Mikey Garcia so that he doesnt take this fight lightly.