Some people still believe the world is flat.
Many of them also probably think that Antonio Margarito’s corner is in a strategic mismatch against Coach Freddie Roach, Manny Pacquiao’s Svengali.
To the contrary, because I’m among those who believe that former IBF junior lightweight champion Robert Garcia is the Next Generation successor to Roach.
Roach turned age 50 on March 5 while Garcia became 35 on Jan. 29.
Apparently, Filipino Flash Nonito Doniare agrees, since he is being tutored by the Oxnard, California, ex-fighter.
Many don’t know Garcia’s early background as I do, having been his co-manager when he was a world champ. “Grandpa” was practically raised in the confines of La Colonia Boxing Gym by his father, Eduardo.
Poppa G took two skinny kids, his son and
