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Biofile: Danny Garcia Interview

 

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By Scoop Malinowski
Status: Former Three-time world champion. Two division champion. Record is 36-2 (21 KO’s).
Ht: 5-9  Wt: 147
DOB: March 20, 1988  In: Philadelphia, PA
First Boxing Memory:  “Walking into the boxing gym – Harrowgate Boxing Club – ten years old.”
Boxing Inspiration:  “My family.”
Nicknames: “Swift – that’s about it.”
Last Book Read:  “Aw man, I don”t even remember.”
Greatest Sports Moment:  “Amir Khan fight (KO 4 in 2012). Shockin’ the world [smiles].”
Most Painful Moment: “I guess takin’ a punch [laughs].”
First Job:  “Boxing.”
Current Car:  “Mercedes G Wagon (white), Lamborghini Urus (gold), Porsche Panamera GTS (white).”
Favorite Boxers To Watch:  “Oscar De La Hoya. Floyd Mayweather. Prince Naseem Hamed. Carlos Ortiz. A lot of fighters.”
Favorite Sport Outside Boxing: “Football.”
Funny Boxing Memory:  “Not really.”
Which Fight(s) Were You At Your Best, Your Finest Performance:  “I guess all of ’em.”
Last Vacation:  “To Puerto Rico.”
Favorite Movies:  “Titanic [smiles].”
People Qualities Most Admired:  “I like to see people who are determined and never give up. Make it through adversity.”

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