Junior Lightweight Prospect Joshua “El Americano” Garcia Signs with Golden Boy Promotions
Los Angeles, CA – In a move set to bolster their promising prospect roster, Golden Boy Promotions has officially signed junior lightweight boxer Joshua “El Americano” Garcia, the organization announced.
Garcia (8-0, 4 KOs), a native of Moreno Valley, California, first discovered his passion for boxing when his father introduced him to the sport as a means of self-defense. The 21-year-old quickly became enamored with the craft, amassing around 40 amateur fights before making his professional debut in 2021, securing a first-round knockout victory in Mexico.
Since then, Garcia has maintained an undefeated record, most recently earning a split decision win against veteran Diuhl Olguin on April 4. Reflecting on his new partnership, the rising star expressed his excitement, stating, >”It’s been a dream of mine since I was a little kid to fight and be promoted by the best in the business. Thank you, Oscar De La Hoya and Eric Gomez, for this amazing opportunity – you won’t be disappointed. I will take full advantage of it and represent GBP to the best of my abilities and ultimately become your next world champion.”
The sentiment was echoed by Golden Boy Promotions’ chairman and CEO, Oscar De La Hoya, who praised Garcia’s impressive skills and resilience, noting his ability to overcome adversity in his last fight. >”Garcia is a top-flight prospect with tremendous skills and has already shown at the age of 21 that he can overcome adversity, coming back from a knockdown to win his last fight,” said De La Hoya. “‘El Americano‘ joins a loaded roster of prospects at Golden Boy Promotions, and we look forward to helping him progress up the ranks of the super featherweight division.”
With his new affiliation with the renowned Golden Boy Promotions, Joshua “El Americano” Garcia is poised to take the boxing world by storm, leveraging his skills and determination to fulfill his championship aspirations.
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