Skillwise, is Mikey Garcia better than Juan Manuel Marquez ever was?

[Gillie]

Not a chance IMO. His offense is far more predictable and repetitive than Marquez'. Marquez had amazing punch selection and combinations whereas Mikey is far more plodding and basic. His right hand is slow but I think he has a better left hook than Marquez. Both are accurate but Marquez is sharper and did it against a much higher caliber and variety of styles. Garcia has been very selective with his opposition.

Marquez had excellent use of combination punches and counter punches. Garcia is not near that level and as far as feet Marquez had far the better footwork too.

Agreed on all points. I will point out though that defensively, Garcia may have the edge because his hands are always protecting his chin whereas JMM got dropped a bunch of times.

[Illmatic94]

I hate fantasy fight debates because.. well "fantasy".

but if i had to pick in this matchup I'll pick JMM to stop Mikey late.

I don't even think Mikey is as good as Barrera.

[_original_]

Not even close and Mikey hasn't faced good enough opposition to really say how good he is.