Canelo Alvarez described Ryan Garcia as "the best hope" of world boxing, after the rising star extended his undefeated record to 18-0 on Saturday night.
Garcia has ensured the second round of Jose Lopez 's barrage while he hopes to climb the ladder of boxing and try to fight for a world title before the end of the year. Canelo will participate in the Fantasy Spring Resort Casino in California.
Canelo and Garcia are both the focus of Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions and the unified middleweight world champion was more than impressed by what he saw while sitting near the ring.
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The Mexican is currently preparing for his unification bout against Danny Jacobs at the Cinco de Mayo weekend, but has taken the time to support Garcia.
After witnessing the impressive victory of the 20-year-old, Canelo admitted he felt his team mate was the best prospect of the game.
"He has learned a lot and I am very impressed because he is the kind of fighter who does what he does at the gym, in the ring, and he did it tonight," he said. declared Canelo.
"I think it's the best prospect today."
Garcia is not just a star on the ring – this undefeated American has a large number of netizens, as well as a YouTube channel with hundreds of thousands of subscribers, making him a star both on and in the ring.
World champion De La Hoya claimed a shot for the world title, but admitted that this prospect would materialize "as soon as possible".
"He is on his way.
"Look, he has proven it again. There are many fans who want to see him win this world title. And believe me, it will happen sooner than later.
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