Comments Thread For: Ryan Garcia vs. Jayson Velez - May 4 Golden Boy on ESPN

[factsarenice]

Good fighter that's easy to market. He looks great matched with guys he's meant to beat but he'll have trouble with anyone that matches him physically. I seriously question his skills, he's never been in the ring with anyone that forced him to have a plan B. IMO, he's a more marketable Saddam Ali.

[Freedef]

He is only 19 so stop hatin and watch him rise

[factsarenice]

Oddly, Ryan Garcia, Sullivan and Canelo are all with Goldenboy, how funny is that?

[Corelone]

I've seen Ryan get outright sloppy, but that seems to be from a lack of competition. I just hope he gets his hands up when he has to. I didn't like Velez at first, because he was just like Ryan is now, a home town sensation. Velez is a street dog now, he's got road rash to prove it. Must see TV.

[kidbazooka]

Wow another big jump in competition for Garcia if he completely anihilates Velez that will be huge.

[factsarenice]

He is only 19 so stop hatin and watch him rise

Not hate but an observation, there is a difference.

[Boxfan83]

Garcia is a knockout waiting to happen. Not too impressed with him so far, as he leaves his chin out and seems to have clunky movement. Props to stepping up tho. Hopefully he looks impressive and gets better

I think its fair to say as he steps up itll be a better gauge of his defensive flaws. There really hasnt been a need or reason to showcase defense given his past opposition.

[UNBIASED BOXING]

So him and Haney are taking good step up fights, color me impressed.

[aaronbnb]

This really surprises me. It has Victor Ortiz-Maidana written all over it. Velez a tough guy that been through everything. If Garcia gets through, I'll give him big props.

[FinitoxDinamita]

Impressive what a big step up. Im not sold on Garcia yet and Velez is solid.