“I think Danny Garcia should really try to go for the gold and challenge Floyd Mayweather for his mythical pound for pound title,” claims James Gogue. “If Josesito Lopez can get a big fight with Canelo Alvarez, the universally recognized Junior Welterweight Champion would be deserving of a big fight with Floyd Mayweather.”
The experienced fight trainer believes that the risks that came with taking on a fighter of Amir Khan’s caliber for a first title defense should be recognized, appreciated, and rewarded. “Danny and Angel Garcia didn’t have to take the fight with Amir Khan. They could have fought much lesser fighters to build Danny’s credibility and confidence slowly just like every other fighter in the sport usually does. But they didn’t do that.” “They took on the toughest fighter in the packed 140 pound division, which was Amir Khan, and knocked him out in spectacular fashion. When a fighter takes a huge risk like that in taking on the top fighter in the division as a 6 to 1 underdog, it should be recognized and rewarded. Fight fans want to see the best fight the best in boxing. That’s what Danny Garcia did and he deserves a big money fight after his amazing performance against Amir Khan.”
Although Golden Boy Promotions doesn’t dictate what Floyd Mayweather Jr. does with his career, the expert boxing coach believes that the Garcia’s should try to take advantage of their new found glory while they can. “Floyd is getting out of jail soon and is slated to fight in November. He will need an opponent who has the ability to sell the fight to the casual fan. No one believes that a fight with Manny Pacquiao will be made anytime soon, so why not go after the biggest fight in boxing while you’re a hot commodity in the sport of boxing?” “Danny Garcia may never get another opportunity to get a fight like this. The Junior Welterweight division is packed and red-hot right now. What would happen to Danny’s chances if he fights one of the many great fighters in the division and loses? Any of the top fighters at 140 pounds have the ability to defeat anyone on any given day; Lucas Matthysse, Marcos Maidana, Mike Alvarado, Brandon Rios, Juan Manuel Marquez…these guys are all beasts.”
“Those guys will always be there. If you can’t get a big fight with Mayweather, then you can fight any one of those guys. But Danny and his father should strike while the iron is hot; and right now the name Danny Garcia is hot!” With Floyd’s persona and Mr. Garcia’s mouth, it would be the most marketable fight that Mayweather could make outside of a big fight with Manny…and we all know that the chances of that fight happening are slim and none.”
“Bottom line is Danny Garcia deserves a big fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. for taking such a big risk in fighting and defeating Amir Khan. He earned a big payday with his performance this past Saturday night.”
