Mikey Garcia feels ready to duplicate the feat his older brother and trainer, Robert Garcia, accomplished when he was only 10 years old: win a world title. The undefeated featherweight is confident even though he faces formidable veteran Orlando Salido.
Featherweight contender Miguel Garcia made short work Mauricio Pastrana, knocking faded former titleholder out at 1:05 of the second round in Los Mochis, Mexico, on Saturday. Adrien Young outpointed Raul Hirales in the co-featured bout.
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Bob Arum said Julio Cesar Chavez could fight Brian Vera next, and eventually, Andre Ward.
A Saturday press conference is in the works for smack-talkers Adrien Broner and Paulie Malignaggi.
Arum says Mikey Garcia and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. could be in action this summer.
Juan Manuel Marquez told ESPN Deportes that he will fight Tim Bradley on Sept. 14. Promoter Bob Arum says "No comment" at this time regarding the fight.
Omar Figueroa, of Texas, could appear on the Saul "Canelo" Alvarez-Austin Trout card.
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