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Mikey Garcia became the 10th lightweight champion to unify the division by a unanimous decision against Robert Easter Jr. on Saturday on SHOWTIME, and immediately after set his sights on the best boxing, namely Errol Spence Jr. [19659002BeatforGarcia118-109117-110116-111inanelectrifyingactioninfrontof12560fansatStaplesCenterinaneventpresentedbyPremierBoxingChampions
Four-division world champion Garcia (39-0, 30 KOs) – who was fighting in his hometown of Southern California for the first time in seven years – retains his WBC title of 135 pounds and also claims the IBF Lightweight Easter belt.
"I'm here for the biggest challenges," said Garcia, 30, who unified a title for the first time in his career. "I do not know if there's anyone who's a bigger challenge than Errol Spence, I know he's ready to fight against everyone, so let's do it." think it can be done.I think it's the next big fight coming.
"I think I have the power and the ability to compete in any division up to The welterweight. He's the hardest guy at welterweight so I want to face him.
Garcia scored a knockdown in the third round against Easter (21-1, 14 KOs) from Toledo, Ohio, who was sent to the canvas for only the second time in his career. Easter out of position, immediately followed by a devastating left hook that sent Easter with 24 seconds remaining in the round.
Garcia's improved as the fight progressed. In the last four rounds Garcia landed 95-34 in total and finished the fight by being the most active fighter by shooting 555 shots at 507. He logged on nearly 40% of his power shots while Easter landed in a clip of 24%
"It's a great accomplishment to be here in Los Angeles," said Garcia. "I was in control most of the fight, and I did that. that I had to do. I knew that he was a tough opponent. It's a tough warrior. He gave a good fight but I was a better fighter. I was in control of the fight and did what I had to do to win. "
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