Undefeated rising middleweight Elijah Garcia held a media exercise in his native Phoenix as he prepares to tackle veteran contender Kyrone “Shut It Down” Davis topping PBC on Prime Video motion starting at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT on Saturday, March 30 from T-Cellular Enviornment in Las Vegas.
One among boxing’s breakout stars in 2023, the 20-year-old Garcia kicked off his huge 12 months final March with a knockout of the beforehand unbeaten Amilcar Vidal. He adopted that up with a pair of performances on the undercards of two of the largest occasions of the 12 months, first defeating Kevin Salgado on the Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia pay-per-view in April earlier than knocking out Armando Resendiz on the Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo pay-per-view in September. He’ll proceed to boost his degree of competitors, and look to place himself in world title rivalry, in opposition to the gifted and sturdy Davis on March 30.
Here’s what Garcia needed to say from F1 Boxing Fitness center in Phoenix:
ELIJAH GARCIA
“I really feel sturdy and I’m getting ready rather well for this battle, as a result of I understand how powerful an opponent Kyrone Davis is. I’m not taking anybody flippantly. He’s very skilled and he believes in his expertise.
“It’s a blessing to be preventing on Amazon Prime. It’s a brand new era and I get to be part of it. It’s very thrilling and it’s a chance I’m coming to benefit from.
“I would like everybody to see that I’m greater than only a puncher. I do know that I can go toe-to-toe with anyone. I’ve to look actually good on this battle. I’ve to indicate the world that I’m gifted and prepared for the title shot.
“I need to obtain my targets and Kyrone is standing in my method. He is aware of that this can be a battle that he must win to proceed preventing at this degree. He’s acquired a variety of good expertise, however I’m hungry too. I prepare actually arduous to win.
“I’m pleased with the place I’m from. I put on 602 on the beltline of my trunks and that’s as a result of I’m proud to signify Phoenix.”
JORGE GARCIA, Elijah’s Father and Coach
“We’re excited to maintain being in huge fights and performing nicely. It’s essential for us to remain humble. We need to entertain the followers, that’s an important factor.
“It’s nice to see Elijah’s help, particularly right here in Arizona. There’s a variety of nice followers right here who love boxing. It’s motivating to have your folks behind you.”
Tickets for the dwell occasion, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, can be found now by AXS.com. The principle occasion is promoted in affiliation with No Restrict Boxing.



















