DANNY "SWIFT" GARCIA

APRIL 6, 2009
SHELLY FINKEL MANAGEMENT
Q & A with Philadelphia's Undefeated Prospect Danny "Swift" Garcia

By Anson Wainwright15rounds.com

There is a rich tradition amongst Philadelphia boxers. Now following in on from Bennie Briscoe, Matthew Saad Muhammad, Bernard Hopkins et al. is a new name who looks to get his name in amongst that elite band of prize fighters his name is Danny Garcia 11-0(7). Garcia narrowly failed to qualify for the 2008 Olympics. Instead of sitting around and wallowing he went straight to the pro's where his boxer puncher style has fitted in well. He's appeared on several big cards including Mayweather-Hatton, Pacquiao-Marquez 2 & De LA Hoya-Pacquiao to name but a few. Managed by uber shrewd Shelly Finkel & Promoted by Golden Boy the sky seems to be his limit.Hello Danny, welcome to 15rounds.com
Anson Wainwright - You won the other week when you out pointed Cristian Favela. How did you find that fight?
Danny Garcia - It was a good experience for me to get some solid rounds in. I'm happy with the way my career is going. In my last few fights I've gone the distance which is good for a young fighter like me that is learning his craft.
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