Young Ryan Garcia wants to crack Manny Pacquiao



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Luisa Morales (Philstar.com) – January 15, 2021 – 10:15 am

MANILA, Philippines – Another up-and-coming boxing star in Ryan Garcia wants a piece of Manny Pacquiao.

Garcia (21-0, 18 KOs) spoke with American journalist Rich Eisen about his dream of fighting the Philippine boxing legend.

The 22-year-old mentioned Pacquiao’s 2008 fight with Oscar De La Hoya, who happens to be Garcia’s promoter. He said this was a time to “pass the torch” from one legend to the next.

Now, with Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KO) at 42, Garcia hopes to be the next big star in the sport.

“It’s my turn,” the interim WBC lightweight champion told Eisen.

“Maybe after Gervonta (Davis), hopefully … Can we share that ring together and pass that torch to me please?” He said.

The American boxer is coming off a seventh round TKO of Luke Campbell on January 2 to boost his actions.

Garcia, however, made it clear that he was not calling Pacquiao. The young boxer just wants a chance to share the ring with the legend while he can.

“Manny, I feel like it’s the inspiration that makes you a legend … I mean, it came from the land and [rose] all the way to a senator in the Philippines? Legend, that’s what you call a legend, “he said.

Pacquiao has yet to return to the ring since conquering Keith Thurman in 2019 for the WBA “super” welterweight title.



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