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Message: [QUOTE="JAXCUSE, post: 4011792, member: 516"] No such thing as a tuneup for an inactive boxer who only fights once a year. Even when your opponent is a Euro unknown without much pedigree…. Hats off to Martin - agree he fought a smart, disciplined bout. Thought he clearly deserved the verdict - controlled pace, tempo and distance. But Mikey looked horrible, just cashing the $1.5M DAZN check…. Chubby (ier than usual) and unable to throw anything other than a standard 1-2 (that Martin slipped all night). Bad pre-fight scouting by Mikey’s old man. No body work, no LH to complete a three-punch combination, no effective pressure. That jump to 147 for the Spence “exhibition” might have destroyed Garcia’s ability to compete at the world class level. Tried to be a “boxing free agent” (no contractual promotional group), call his own shots and destroyed his career with inactivity. Should be back at 135. He’s older and dedication level must be questioned. Too bad - allot of talent and great skill set when he was younger. I thought he and Loma would have made an intriguing bout at JrLight/Lightweight five or six years ago. Hearn is trying to lure Teo away from TR…. I think that’s why he picked up the Kambosis fight from Triller. Eddie needs a big event (for DAZN) and Haney needs an opponent. I think Lopez beats him with his punch and pressure. Would like to see it, but doubt Arum will go cross promotional with one of his marquee attractions unless he get’s something out of it. Either way, I hope Teo and his old man learn from Mikey’s career mistake and don’t let inactivity degrade a supreme young talent. Best scrap of the weekend was Navarette/Gonzalez. I like “El Vaquero;” high octane motor and puts three shots on his opponent for every one he takes. I think he and Oscar Valdez (under VADA protocol; he popped “hot” for his last fight) at Jr Lightweight would be a barn burner…. [/QUOTE]

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