You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. The 33-year-old posted a medical document from MedSpring Urgent Care, in Dallas, revealing that he was battling a sore throat and a 101.9-degree fever just days before he stepped into the ring against Spence. Things got chippy in the seventh and eighth rounds. Im ready to get back in the ring. 6-keys: media/spln/boxing/reg/free/stories, at A left by Martin. Playboy founder Hugh Hefner passed away in 2017 at age 91. I was not able to speak out. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Boxing judges often turn in scorecards that seem out of line with what all other observers witnessed, lending tension to the reading of the totals. ", Dollar for dollar, however, he knows the fight is Lomachenko. Regis Prograis says Mikey Garcia ruined their big fight - Former IBF heavyweight champion Charles Martin discusses his thoughts withSN on Anthony Joshua-Deontay Wilder and the road back to getting another shot at the gold. I have to leave my own special chapter.". Having been raised under the mantra "follow your dreams" and being told they were special, they tend to be confident and tolerant of difference. Then what to do about his legacy problem? Garcia is trying to fight Spence off but the body punching has sapped him of any fight-altering power. Itll be a 12-round fight; obviously, it will be a big event. 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. Mikey Garcia has retired from boxing after failing to land a career-defining fight with Manny Pacquiao. What?! Miki Garcia: I left the company in 1982 because of the exploitation of the Playmates. 8:48 p.m. : In the 8th round, Corbin lands his fourth low blow and the referee has had enough. It didn't take long for the IBF welterweight champion to make his presence felt. Its difficult to take Mikey seriously at this point because hes talked so often about the fight with Manny, and nothing happened. The showing against an unbeaten former 140-pound world champion was so one-sided Spence outlanding Garcia in total punches (345-75) and jabs (108-21) that it vaulted the Texan into a debate with fellow unbeaten welterweight champion Terence Crawford for pound-for-pound supremacy. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Another thing is that the Playmates were very young when they were brought into this huge monolithic brand They were known as the girl next door, but not everyone was going to be accepting of that. A left hook lands for Garcia. LOS ANGELES -- The most preternaturally gifted figure in boxing -- perhaps any sport for that matter -- is a 73-year-old former field worker with a regal bearing and full head of silver hair. Fierce exchange. Mikey Garcia - Boxing News Five years have now passed since Mikey knocked down Orlando Salido four times en route to the WBO featherweight title. I was threatened by a very powerful man. A left to the body from Martin. Arrest warrant issued for Nate Diaz after brawl, Sources: Smith-Eubank rematch set for June 17, Mikey knocked down Orlando Salido four times, he'll fight Robert Easter in Los Angeles for custody of the IBF and WBC lightweight belts, in a lawsuit with his former promoter, Top Rank, pushed hard to make his fight with Lomachenko, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. He manages to get to his feet and the referee administers what is the equivalent to a drunk driving test. I never wanted Hefner to have that kind of control over me. We were affected in many ways. Mikey Garcia (left). Smart move. or redistributed. It's almost inevitable that he'll be hit with something heavy. "I fight for my name," he said. I also incurred a lot of other negative experiences. A straight left from Martin. Garcia with nothing. Sandor Martin (right) on the attack versus Mikey Garcia. Mikey Garcia retires at 34 after failing to land Manny Pacquiao, Michigan boxers to appear on Shields vs Gabriels 2 undercard, Roberto Duran to attend historic bareknuckle MMA gamechanger, Jared Anderson to make shock step up versus Heavyweight GGG, Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank 2 tickets have not sold out yet, De La Hoya sees huge Davis-Garcia II buys may not be involved. 9:30 p.m . "I've been doing it since I was five years old. Fox News: Why did you choose to speak out in "Secrets of Playboy"?Miki Garcia: I left the company in 1982 because of the exploitation of the Playmates. Its unclear whether Pacquiao vs. Mikey will sell on pay-per-view, as both guys have stalled their careers out by not fighting. Congratulations on an amazing career, they said. Straight left down the middle by Spence. Round 1 (11:43 p.m.): Spence starts off aggressive and fires the jab. 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. According to Garcia, when and where the fight will happen could be Mikey Garcia Mikey Garcia made his way to the ring on Saturday night in Fresno, California, riding on a flatbed trailer as fireworks shot off around the arena. But the risk to his reputation? Spence is trying to end this now. The views expressed in all articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Boxing News 24 or its affiliates. But this was a Spence roundagain. Weve had all these conversations. Garcia 11:02 p.m. :The second round finds Love going backward because that aggressive style nearly got him killed in the first round. They were quite young and he introduced them to behaviors in the bedroom that maybe many of them wouldnt have engaged in if they werent under the influence of drugs or alcohol. : The PPV is underway with Chris Arreola (37-5-1, 32 KOs) in heavyweight action against Jean Pierre Augustin (17-0-1, 12 KOs). Soto has landed the harder shots and stunned Gonzalez twice in the fourth round. 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. But Spence smashes him with a right hook. Taking a group abroad? Round goes to Spence. Itd be a great fight Manny Pacquiao is blood and guts. 1," Mikey said. 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. I know for myself it became very difficult. Then, the WBO twice in 2013 at both 126 and 130 before moving up to before a move to 135. Garcias mentality confronts fight promoters who are adverse to risk. Easter is a game, undefeated and impossibly long-armed champion. - The last 13 months haven't gone the way Benavidezwould have liked to go. Fox News: You started as a Playmate, but then crossed over to head of promotions for Playboy. Immersion Homestays and Study Abroad programs Summer, Semester, or School Year. "We trust and validate these women and their stories, and we strongly support those individuals who have come forward to share their experiences. Now, there's a thought. Left hook by Spence. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Left hand by Spence lands right down the middle. A lot of clinching, holding the head and arms down. Now, it seems like things are back on track. It's time. Photo by Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing. I would do it 100%. It's a real good fight, but it won't endow Mikey with the signature contest that he still lacks. But in the 70s and 80s these women had to figure out how to get rent money. Why is Frank McCourt really pushing it? But in reality, he was manipulating them. Whenever Garcia thinks to counter, Spence is already out of range. It's a fight that can be made, as both Spence and Garcia are advised by Al Haymon and televised by Showtime. I thought I was coming on better in the later rounds. Hard right hook. Errol Spence Jr.'s domination of Mikey Garcia could be Fun fight thus far. He assures me it has. Probably better than that campaign for Lomachenkos April 12 alternative fight at Staples Center against six-loss Anthony Crolla. Business is picking up. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; 10-9 Spence (69-64 Spence), Round 6 (12:03 a.m.) :Spence lands a jab and a pair of body shots. This could be very interesting. He brings the most -- more than Crawford, more than Spence -- less risk, more money.". Garcia is getting torn apart. 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. I think theyll eventually fight. A new era has started today: the Errol Spence era, veteran fight promoter Richard Schaefer said. Despite the latter, the legend of the Texan continues to only get bigger. Right now, thats what Im about to do. No excuses but just an FYI, a win over a sick lightweight [shouldnt] be your biggest victory, he stated on Instagram. Triple jab by Spence lands. Fox News: Some critics have said, Why speak out now? Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com. All Rights Reserved. But people also really need to look at the other side of Hefner, the dark side, and factor that into his legacy. Its not about not taking a loss, Garcia said. Mikey Garcia finalizing May fight with Pacquiao Oof. Hes on his way out and Id definitely give him that retirement check, Spence said. Fight another day. Arreola looks small and in shape. - David Benavidez's had a sideways journey to get to Saturday's fight with J'LeonLove. Here is what happened at Mikey Garcia vs. Sandor Martin. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. He's lost three points and really has no hope. Garcia trying to fight his way back into it. Garcia cant find a home for the counters. However Garcia seems to believe he was Spences biggest conqueror. Another round down, another one for Spence. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. However, developments didnt go how they should, and the fight fell apart. It's time for the main event as Mikey Garcia (40-1, 30 KOs) battles Sandor Martin (38-2, 13 KOs) in a 10-round affair that will be contested at a catchweight of 145 pounds. The other was a loss to Errol Spence in 2019. Mikey Garcia From 2014 to 2016, a full 30 months went by without a fight as Garcia attempted successfully to remove himself from Top Rank. And this is his biggest fight ever, this is the biggest fight he ever had so hes gonna do everything his coaches, his trainers, going to be in training camp killing themself and doing everything the can because, listen, he beats me we just found out this is for the (WBC) eliminator. In the meantime, that leaves us with Pacquiao, who is, in fact, old, but still highly profitable. But he also wants to get taken care of financially. On Saturdays card, Premier Boxing Champions placed former heavyweight champion Charles Martin and former three-time title challenger Chris Arreola in separate, one-sided bouts when a match against each other would have made a criticized pay-per-view slate more competitive and entertaining. "Would Lomachenko come to me?". "I'm the youngest by 11 years," Mikey said. It was one of the most dominant performances over a pound-for-pound fighter that you could imagine. If the Pacquiao vs. Garcia fight goes for $75 on PPV, it might scare away fans that otherwise would be interested in paying to see it. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. What's your stance?Garcia: First of all, there was stigmatization of the woman. Benavidez blasts Love with a left hook and assaults him with savage power shots. Spence has him reconsidering his strategy. Spence has him standing still. "I really want that fight because everyone says it's too much, too risky. An absolute domination. Garcia is trying to gather the data with Martin pawing an occasional left. And then someone else says, no, no, no, we need something else.. As a brand with sex positivity at its core, we believe safety, security and accountability are paramount.". ", Despite not much action in the opening round,Martin (39-2, 13 KOs) came out as the aggressor and took the fight to Garcia. To his credit, Garcia (39-1) held firm despite Spence emptying the artillery on the four-division champion. Spence slowly opening up the offense. Mikey Garcia - Wikipedia Spences most significant victory is unquestionably Shawn Porter, whom the undefeated Texan floored in the 11th round and defeated via split decision to unify two 147-pound titles in an action-packed pay-per-view main event at Staples Center, in Los Angeles, in September 2019. The other thing is me and Mikey (Garcia) were supposed to fight. Hes a legend.. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: boxing | pageType: stories | After making his announcement, Premier Boxing Champions wished Garcia well as he moved on with his life. While he was alive, he made sure that my voice was not heard. "I know myself and I know my capabilities," Martin said after his victory. One way traffic. Discover another part of the world. He pumped his fist in the air after every round, which would indicate to some people that particular fighter was winning or, at the very least, was doing solid work. Jab to the body. Right from the outset, he committed to the jab and plowed power shots into Garcia's body. A combo from Martin. It was reported by another agent that saw [it]. Arroyo is going to have to do something special, but he simply doesn't have the pop. "Errol Spence," he said. It's one of the many things I like about him. Garcia results: Errol Spence Jr. dominates Mikey Garcia You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Hefner denied the allegations, saying Garcia lied at the hearing to stir interest in an unsold book. He overlooked him, thats what happened. Errol Spence Jr. throws a punch during his welterweight title fight against Mikey Garcia on Saturday night. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Consider the lost momentum in the heavyweight division by separating unbeatens Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury into three network alliances and three predictable-outcome matchups. Tough round to score. Mikey Garcia Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. It's a pleasure to share the ring with him," Martin said through a translator in his post-fight interview with Chris Mannix. Garcia is trying to fight back but Spence is pummeling him. Sadly, Garcia signed for a fight he didnt really want on DAZN against Sandor Martin. Market data provided by Factset. I talked to Mikey Im actually kind of cool with Mikey so I talked to him and stuff about it and we was in Vegas together, he was sitting right behind me at the Devin Haney fight and so we was talking to him about it like Damn, Mikey. A right lands for Martin. Spence is destroying Garcia now. He had to go to New York, fight on an ESPN show, under a Top Rank banner.". "He's broken records here before," Spence said. A combination by Garcia which catches Martin's attention. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. A daily roundup of all your global boxing news from Bad Left Hook, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Regis Prograis talks fight with Tyrone McKenna, says Mikey Garcia ruined chance for a big fight between them, Ryan Garcia and Joe Goossen part ways after loss to Davis. We were a sexually charged brand and the women really needed to be protected. However, he didn't blame the layoff for his performance and would be interested in a rematch.I would definitely consider the rematch," Garcia told Mannix. WebTheres virtually no mention of him hanging out at the mansion, and Miki claimed she knew her rapist beforehand, and that he is is still alive and doing well. Her Errol Spence Jr., left, battles Mikey Garcia during their welterweight title fight on Saturday. He ran his record to 39-0 with 30 KOs. 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. The tenth and final round was an action-packed round with both guys slugging it out to the bell. This is rough. Spence press forward. The four-division world titleholder from a fighting family, who is only 34, confirmed to ESPN that he is retiring from boxing. We can look and say, "This can never happen again." At Garcia vs. Martin, Elwin Soto (19-1, 13 KOs) meets Jonathan Gonzalez (24-3-1, 14 KOs) for Soto's WBO light flyweight title. I met Mikey while doing a piece for Showtime a couple of years ago. That one hurt Garcia. Just to share the ring with a legend like Manny, it does amazing things for my career. "We can meet in Dubai.". So far, it seems like all of the parties are on board. Former Playmate Miki Garcia claims she 'refused' Hugh Everybody around him is a manager. I want to get back in the ring and show my fans and everybody that Im here and havent left. Loud section of fans cheering Garcia on in Spence's hometown. Chants fill up the stadium for both fighters. Some got great fortune, but others struggled with drugs. Garcia fights back. Its a lot of money hes asking for as a guarantee. Photographed May 24, 1973, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Unknown Photographer/The Washington Post via Getty Images), Hugh Hefner's ex-girlfriend Sondra Theodore previously spoke to Fox News Digital about her involvement with "Secrets of Playboy. A flush right from Martin. He said Top Rank has not even been in contact with him regarding a fight. So the next fight will be for a belt. Not only has he trained world champions, he's sired two of them. "He's a champion at 135. 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. This is Benavidez's first fight back after his suspension from a positive cocaine test last Fall. Like, I was blowing up my Twitter, I was just cursing and all kind of stuff because it just messed up so much for me. Im going to face a legend, said Mikey Garcia. Sandor Martin scores massive upset over Mikey Garcia I ask Mikey who his father wants to fight. I'm about to unify the title at 135. During the pandemic in 2020, Garcia agreed on two fights with Manny Pacquiao. So he waited and then attacked me. Could go either depending on how you look at a fight. Spence with a right hook. He lost his WBC 168-pound title and is now on the road back to regaining his title. And I know the current owner of Playboy issued a statement saying that all these women should be heard and they are supporting us. These are things we cant get back from the past. That didn't last long as Martin lands a combination. Garcia comes back with two right hands. We are kicking off the FS1 broadcast with heavyweights as Charles Martin (25-2-1, 23 KOs) squares off with Gregory Corbin (15-0, 9 KOs). Hefner is inspecting the new improved fabric for the costumes. A left by Martin. Its very exciting for boxing in general to see this type of fight. Crawford promoter Todd duBoef told the Los Angeles Times on Sunday, Im in, on the idea. THE RING SHOP (CLICK HERE). Spend a semester or a school year abroad with a host family and attend high school classes. It's a big role, but Garcia has both the requisite skill (power and precision, ferocity and footwork, nothing wasted) and the resonant story (the patriarch Eduardo, former strawberry picker, comes out of retirement to make history training Mikey).
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