Ryan Garcia, one of the most promising young boxers in the world, had a rather unusual start to his career. At just 17 years old, Garcia made his professional debut in a Tijuana bar, facing local fighter Edgar Meza.
In a recent interview with ESPN, Garcia revealed that the fight took place in 2014, before he signed with Golden Boy Promotions. The conditions were far from ideal, with no official referee and only a handful of spectators. Garcia explained that the fight was not sanctioned by any boxing commission, but he was determined to win.
Despite the challenges, Garcia's confidence was unwavering. "I was so confident in myself that I didn't care about the circumstances," he said. "I was like, 'I'm going to beat this guy no matter what.' It was a crazy experience, but I'm glad I went through it."
Ryan Garcia proves to be one of boxing's brightest prospects
And win he did. Garcia knocked out Meza in the second round, but the experience left a lasting impression on him. "It was dark," he said. "It was like, 'What am I doing here?' But it was a test. It showed me that I could fight in any situation and come out on top."
Despite the unorthodox start to his career, Garcia has gone on to achieve great success in the ring. He currently boasts an impressive record of 21 wins, 0 losses, and 18 knockouts, making him one of the most promising prospects in the sport.
Garcia is grateful for every opportunity he gets and plans to make the most of it. "I'm living my dream right now," he said. "I'm just grateful for every opportunity I get, and I'm going to make the most of it."
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