Mikey Garcia DID impress......

[Cuauhtémoc1520]

I have read a few threads about how Garcia wasn't impressive and that Concepcion is a bum and he's nothing special etc...

Well I couldn't disagree more. First things first, Garcia completely dominated Concepcion in a way I have never seen him dominated. He landed 3 significant punches that I counted throughout the entire fight, one was a hard shot.

Garcia's defense was superb, his patience and counters were on point. I heard people talking about they would like to see him go more to the body but that makes no sense to me and I will tell you why.

When you fight someone, you fight to your strengths and their weaknesses. Concepcion is asmaller guy, stocky and short and you know he wants to get inside. If the 1,2 is working, why change it? I mean, Garcia was landing the jab, right hand combo and mixed in the hook and it was working to perfection, why would he change it? If your opponent can't stop something, you keep doing it until he adjusts, Concepcion never adjusted.

The problem is, Garcia's style is not fan friendly to the average fan. Hardcore fans like myself LOVE his style. He's 24 yrs old, has the patience of someone 10 years older and is incredibly intelligent in the ring. He's got good power and he's a thinking man's boxer.

His style is going to be very difficult for anyone at 126lbs. I was very impressed with Garcia. He's well trained and I'm looking forward to seeing him in the future against the best at that weight class.

[LeG00N]

I still think he beats most Featherweights...

[Evil Abed]

I have read a few threads about how Garcia wasn't impressive and that Concepcion is a bum and he's nothing special etc...

Well I couldn't disagree more. First things first, Garcia completely dominated Concepcion in a way I have never seen him dominated. He landed 3 significant punches that I counted throughout the entire fight, one was a hard shot.

Garcia's defense was superb, his patience and counters were on point. I heard people talking about they would like to see him go more to the body but that makes no sense to me and I will tell you why.

When you fight someone, you fight to your strengths and their weaknesses. Concepcion is asmaller guy, stocky and short and you know he wants to get inside. If the 1,2 is working, why change it? I mean, Garcia was landing the jab, right hand combo and mixed in the hook and it was working to perfection, why would he change it? If your opponent can't stop something, you keep doing it until he adjusts, Concepcion never adjusted.

The problem is, Garcia's style is not fan friendly to the average fan. Hardcore fans like myself LOVE his style. He's 24 yrs old, has the patience of someone 10 years older and is incredibly intelligent in the ring. He's got good power and he's a thinking man's boxer.

His style is going to be very difficult for anyone at 126lbs. I was very impressed with Garcia. He's well trained and I'm looking forward to seeing him in the future against the best at that weight class.

I agree 100%

[titanium]

I thought he was impressive.

[Deevel916]

He's a good well rounded fighter, but we are yet to see how he will handle a top tier opponent. He has a record of 28-0 and has yet to fight anyone worth mentioning. I dont see him beating a guy like Broner or Gamboa.

As for the entertainment value he brings, if you're not a hard core boxing purists, he will not keep you at the edge of your seat. This is why I question whether there will be much of a demand for him from the networks and casual fanbase which is the fanbase that brings in the money to our sport.

[Cuauhtémoc1520]

He's a good well rounded fighter, but we are yet to see how he will handle a top tier opponent. He has a record of 28-0 and has yet to fight anyone worth mentioning. I dont see him beating a guy like Broner or Gamboa.

I agree those are the best of the bunch but it's his style that makes him so difficult.

[Bushbaby]

I agree bro, Mikey's my fave featherweight & he's beoing brought along the right way. He fights tall, his patience is amazing & his fundimentals are right where they should be!! He is the most fundimentally sound feather weight & I have no doubt that in a year & a half he beats everyone there. Gamboa's lucky he's moving up. Bring on Salido or el Pelenchin!!

[Evil Abed]

I agree bro, Mikey's my fave featherweight & he's beoing brought along the right way. He fights tall, his patience is amazing & his fundimentals are right where they should be!! He is the most fundimentally sound feather weight & I have no doubt that in a year & a half he beats everyone there. Gamboa's lucky he's moving up. Bring on Salido or el Pelenchin!!

I'm hearing that Garcia and Cab are already in talks for a fight.

[The Big Dunn]

I have read a few threads about how Garcia wasn't impressive and that Concepcion is a bum and he's nothing special etc...

Well I couldn't disagree more. First things first, Garcia completely dominated Concepcion in a way I have never seen him dominated. He landed 3 significant punches that I counted throughout the entire fight, one was a hard shot.

Garcia's defense was superb, his patience and counters were on point. I heard people talking about they would like to see him go more to the body but that makes no sense to me and I will tell you why.

When you fight someone, you fight to your strengths and their weaknesses. Concepcion is asmaller guy, stocky and short and you know he wants to get inside. If the 1,2 is working, why change it? I mean, Garcia was landing the jab, right hand combo and mixed in the hook and it was working to perfection, why would he change it? If your opponent can't stop something, you keep doing it until he adjusts, Concepcion never adjusted.

The problem is, Garcia's style is not fan friendly to the average fan. Hardcore fans like myself LOVE his style. He's 24 yrs old, has the patience of someone 10 years older and is incredibly intelligent in the ring. He's got good power and he's a thinking man's boxer.

His style is going to be very difficult for anyone at 126lbs. I was very impressed with Garcia. He's well trained and I'm looking forward to seeing him in the future against the best at that weight class.

Not only do I agree, I wish he'd take on Gamboa because I think he'll knock him out. I like Garcia a whole lot. The only up and comer I like more is Tavoris Cloud. This kid is really gonna do some good things.

[Bushbaby]

I'm hearing that Garcia and Cab are already in talks for a fight.

Thats what I wanna hear bro. Skys the limit!

Not only do I agree, I wish he'd take on Gamboa because I think he'll knock him out. I like Garcia a whole lot. The only up and comer I like more is Tavoris Cloud. This kid is really gonna do some good things.

I'm almost certain that we're in the minority here, but I feel the same. It's like the Eastern Europeans in the heavier weight classes. They are fundimentally sound, that's why they dominate. Mikey is the same, except he is tiny. That kid would put a methodical beatdown on Gamboa IMO!!