An absolute domination. Still, he's got a way to go. The tenth and final round was an action-packed round with both guys slugging it out to the bell. "Errol Spence," he said. And, yes, if Mikey wins, he's the best fighter in the world, no question. A combination and then a straight right from Martin. Mikey Garcia has his fingers crossed that his potential bout against Manny Pacquiao develops, but he is ready to move on if ever it falls through. Loud section of fans cheering Garcia on in Spence's hometown. Mikey Garcia lost the much vaunted zero on his record when he lost his first professional fight to Errol Hes a legend.. So what's the problem? He's finding a home with the right. That said, I wonder if his goal remains as it was in the summer of '16. Andreas Hale is the senior editor for combat sports at The Sporting News. Mikey Garcia has had enough. He assures me it has. I was not able to get employment after Playboy. Hefner accomplished many things in life that can be viewed as positive and they were. Spence goes to the body again. 10-9 Spence. Garcia is in a rhythm. Steps back. "That one marquee name, still not quite there.". Arreola looks small and in shape. Charles Martin was going to win anyways, but this stinks. Miki Garcia: I left the company in 1982 because of the exploitation of the Playmates. It was one of the most dominant performances over a pound-for-pound fighter that you could imagine. A three-punch combination from Martin. Ryan Garcia will be back, but Joe Goossen will not be in his corner. It didn't exactly spell doom for Linares' career. 10-9 Spence (59-55 Spence), Round 5 (12:00 a.m.): The scary thing is that Spence hasnt hit his next gear. Follow World Boxing News on Facebook @officialworldboxingnews and Twitter @worldboxingnews. A right hook from Benavidez sends Love to the heavens. All Rights Reserved. Arroyo tries everything he can, but Nery drops him twice toward the end of the round. Most recently, a year ago, I was ready to do this before COVID happened. Garcia (40-2, 30 KOs) has had a fine career. Spence tells SN the odds of those fights happening. Garcia would assume the risk that any fighter does stepping into the ring. Garcia is calm and collected. Capt. The referee ends it at 1:14. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. This is rough. "I'm the youngest by 11 years," Mikey said. They say, Los Angeles. Like, we was supposed to have a big fight and you messed it up and he was like I know what happened. (Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage). 10:10 p.m. : Nery trucks through Arroyo in the fourthround. 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. 10-9 Spence (109-100 Spence), Round 10 (12:20 a.m.): Spence wants to finish this. WBN would like to wish Mikey Garcia well in his retirement. I testified in 1985, which was quite controversial at the time, against Hugh Hefners abuse of women. 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. "We will never be afraid to confront the parts of our legacy as a company that do not reflect our values today. Mikey pauses again, wondering, perhaps, how this all sounds. It was 1985 when Playboys Miss January 1973 and former head of promotions spoke out against Hugh Hefner. Make international friendships? "We can meet in Dubai.". He loves the idea of fighting you. Theyve mentioned [fighting] in Saudi Arabia. Garcia takes it well. All rights reserved. Mikey Garcia seemed to have been steadfast in his pursuit of a major title at 147 pounds, which would make him a five-division champion. Galand Kramer and his date, Playboy magazine model Miki Garcia, at a White House dinner honoring returned prisoners of war. Interview in the Uber! Capt. In the end, the scorecards read 95-95 and 97-93 twice, awarding Martin the majority decision victory. He held multiple world championships in four weight classes from featherweight to light welterweight, and challenged once for the IBF welterweight title. Were trying to get everything done for May, Mikey continued. On a night when Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao made almost ghostly pre- and post-fight appearances in the AT&T Stadium ring, welterweight champion Spence (25-0) posted a clean sweep of the scorecards against the lighter four-division champion Garcia, and a chapter in the sports history turned. 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. By Jeff Smith: Mikey Garcia says he and Manny Pacquiao are very close to finalizing a fight for May and believes theyll have a date and location in the next few days. 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). Consider a teacher-led homestay + excursions when planning future trips. I know for myself it became very difficult. Not only has he trained world champions, he's sired two of them. Mikey hasnt won a world title fight since his victory over Robert Easter Jr in 2018. - David Benavidez's had a sideways journey to get to Saturday's fight with J'LeonLove. I was not, and it wasnt the failure of the person that I reported to at Playboy. Spence, 28, is the IBF welterweight champion, 24-0, 21 knockouts. I was threatened by a very powerful man. This wont last long if this is Loves strategy. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Sign up for our boxing and MMA newsletter . 2023 RING TV LIVE. It's worth declaring here that I've worked both sides of boxing's conflicted aisle. 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. What a reaction to Castro, who hails from Fresno. Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year. 6-keys: media/spln/boxing/reg/free/stories, at 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. For the past three rounds he's been landing low blows. We want to get back, and were ready. I feared I would be fired. Markian Hawryluk and Kevin Van Valkenburg. But in reality, he was manipulating them. Five punch combination by Spence. But this was a Spence roundagain. Hard right hook. However, developments didnt go how they should, and the fight fell apart. Mikey Garcia has retired from boxing after failing to land a career-defining fight with Manny Pacquiao. Garcia and Lipinets threw vicious shots, Lipinets got rocked with a left hook. The same punch sent him to the mat earlier in the fight. Entertaining fight but Garcia should get the nod here. Let's remember, the fight is in Texas and the judging isn't the greatest. 12:37: Round 11 to Garcia (10-9, 108-100 Garcia). Smart round by Garcia. He clearly couldnt get up for it and subsequently lost. - In 2008, Manny Pacquiaomoved up two weight classes and retired Oscar De La Hoya. 90 comments. Here comes Mikey Garcia with a Mariachi band. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. 10:05 p.m. : Arroyo has never been stopped before, but he's been down twice to a scintillating Luis Nery. They make the right decision and the fight is halted before the fifth round starts. A left hook lands for Garcia. Mikey Garcia via majority decision (95-95, 97-93, 97-93). This ex-employee has been attempting to peddle a book about Playboy which has been rejected by every publisher to whom it has been submitted," he said in a statement at the time read by Playboy spokesman Don Rogers. A straight down the middle connects for Garcia. But that brief pause in the action didn't help Garcia, who looked sluggish, and would get Martin into the corner but could not pull the trigger more often than not. I do want to fight. 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 Now, it seems like things are back on track. Click Agree to accept our use of cookies or you can choose to opt out of our use of cookies by following the instructions in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Notice. The scorecards were a little wide from my recollection and I thought 115-112 was an acceptable tally. Maybe that could set me up for something bigger before the end of the year. ", (Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images). Round 12 (12:28 a.m.) :Spence has his hands on his hips. Who has the edge? "I think two more rounds could have made the difference. 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. In the event of a loss, he's still playing with house money. 12:13 am ET, What you may have missed during a busy April, Davis vs. Garcia exceeds PPV expectations, P4P Rankings: 'Tank' makes his debut at No. A successful hometown debut for Marc Castro #GarciaMartin pic.twitter.com/SlEvakXmss, AND THE NEW Jonathan Gonzalez, WBO Junior Flyweight champion! WebMikey Garcia is rethinking his career following a massive upset loss via majority decision to Sandor Martin. Garcia cant find a home for the counters. Mikey misses a slow hook. : The PPV is underway with Chris Arreola (37-5-1, 32 KOs) in heavyweight action against Jean Pierre Augustin (17-0-1, 12 KOs). 11:27 p.m: It's time for the main event! A left lands for Garcia. A left sends Martin into the corner of the ropes. Hard left hand lands for Spence. Photographed May 24, 1973, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Unknown Photographer/The Washington Post via Getty Images). 9:22 p.m . Spence is beating Garcia up now. MANILA, Philippines Mikey Garcia has seemed to have emerged as the frontrunner to be the next opponent of Manny Pacquiao. And even in Hollywood, they were faced with the casting couch and all that because of that stigmatization I think people need to see this docuseries objectively so they can decide for themselves But we cant change anything unless we stand together and speak up. He was relentless. Errol Spence Jr., left, battles Mikey Garcia during their welterweight title fight on Saturday. During the pandemic in 2020, Garcia agreed on two fights with Manny Pacquiao. Fun fight thus far. Everybody around him is the one adviser you have to talk to, and so sometimes I get one guy telling me this is a done deal, were ready to go. Garcia defeated Dejan Zlaticanin for the WBC championship before the Diamond belt, and the IBF title followed at 140 pounds. 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. PLAYBOY HUGH HEFNER DOCUSERIES SHEDS LIGHT ON DEBAUCHERY, ALLEGED DRUGGING OF WOMEN AT FAMED MANSION, A group of Playboy Bunnies line up for inspection by Hugh Hefner, publisher of Playboy magazine, in the main room of Playboy Mansion in Chicago. Thudding hook. Spence has him reconsidering his strategy. 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. Were finalizing all the details, but we hope to get the date exact in the next few days, get an exact date, location, and everything, said Mikey Garcia to @JoAnkier about a fight between him and Pacquiao.
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