Four-division world champion Adrien Broner (33-2, 24 KOs) feels very confident that Mikey Garcia (36-0, 30 KOs) has no business moving up to the junior welterweight limit.
The two boxers are scheduled to collide in a Showtime televised fight on July 29th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City.
Garcia, who is currently the WBC lightweight champion, also captured titles at super featherweight and featherweight. Broner has picked up belts at super featherweight, lightweight, junior welterweight and welterweight.
At one point he was being pushed as the next version of Floyd Mayweather.
Broner has had his ups and downs over the last few years, but he expects the next chapter of his career to begin next month.
“I’m always going to be me. Right now I’m just focused on boxing and getting this victory on July 29," Broner said. "Mikey is a great fighter. I just feel like I’m on a different level. The best is fighting the best right here and it’s going to be explosive."
"I'm thankful. I've been through a lot of things in my 27 years of life. And I have another opportunity to show what I'm made of. I'm not missing weight on my birthday. You can bet on that. July 29 I'm going to be victorious.
“Anyone can get hit if you let them. Everyone Mikey has put down has been at 135-pounds and under. I’ve already been a champion there. After this fight I think he’s going to go back to where he belongs…in the lower weight classes.”
Tickets to the event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, are priced at $950, $750, $350, $300, $250, $150, $75, and $50 (not including applicable fees), are on sale now, and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Group discounts are available by calling 844-BKLYN-GP.