Danny Garcia fights tonight for the first time since 2020. He's moving up to 154, I thought he was small and lacked power at 147 but now goes up all the way to 154. Charlo is the man to beat at 154. Does Danny have anything left? Do you think he will just look to cash out in a few fights and retire in the next few years? Do you think a Charlo fight will happen? Do you think he fights more years and fights closer to 40? I get the impression he is on the way out though at 34 he is young in boxing years as far as current fighters go he just seems to lack the fire but has been very competitive in his biggest fights he lost clearly to Spence and Thurman with Porter being a bit closer. Do you guys think if he can show up prepared and ready can box effectively at 154 and beat a top guy?
If Garcia chooses to remain at 154 his career will effectively be over. Danny gives up too much height, reach and weight come fight night. Garcia is Five Foot, Eight inches tall with a 68 inch reach. Charlo on the other hand is Six foot with a 73 inch reach. I think Garcia will fight a few more times and either retire quietly or be forced out through another one sided loss.
Danny Garcia at this point will be a stepping stone for up and coming '54 pounders. He may be able to beat some C or B level fighters but I don't think he will ever get a belt at that weight. Unless it is very difficult for him to make '47, he should stay there and hope to win one of the belts once the other champs move up in weight.
Garcia had no real power at 147 and, as you say, he was small. He's going to be tiny at 154. If he somehow gets a shot at Charlo he will lose by brutal KO. Even the limited Tim Tszyu would take him apart. Garcia was a good fighter but he is well past his prime and, at 154, well out of his best weight class. He is hoping for one last payday.
A few more paydays, then hopefully sees the light and retires before a severe beatdown at a weight he shouldn't be in.
Yes benavidez wasnt a real 54 but the speed and movement could be an issue along with the hand speed and counters Also dont forget charlo struggled mightily with Harrison's movement and counters. Not saying he beats Charlo but he might make it interesting
Hard to judge Garcia at 154 since he didn't have to fight last night, Benavidez did nothing but act like a punk for 12 rounds . A complete lack of effort that seemed strange
Danny Garcia will play it smart and be fine. He’s not getting fed to charlo unless PBC gives him one hell of a pay day . Or Tim Tsyzu or anybody else like that. logcially there are few decent fights for him 1) Thurman rematch at 154. Marketable and entertaining . No grave threat . Keith on same career path. 2) Crawford v. Spence winner moves up rather than face ennis and Garcia gets their toes wet at the weight before going straight to Charlo. 3) Lara, J-Rock Williams , Harrison - all older and on the same arch of their career . Nothing too dangerous here .
34 is not young at all in boxing. I would actually say his biggest fight was against Matthyse and he also won a big one (money wise) against Khan. If he’s still fighting its pretty much just for money.
Charlo is too big and hits too hard. I doubt he wants that fight anyway. Thurman at 154 would be good. Lara is the logical next step and a winnable fight too. I think Danny can definitely catch and stun lock Lara , then finish him off. Its Danny's style to rip hard hooks to head and body and thats what makes his fight good to watch. So hopefully Lara or somebody else happens soon