Trainer of Canelo Alvarez and Ryan Garcia, Eddie Reynoso, has sent an emotional message of encouragement to Garcia before his fight. Garcia will take on Luke Campbell in an exciting fight later on tonight. But many have branded this the American’s toughest fight yet.
Before the fight, his trainer Eddie Reynoso has made sure to provide Ryan Garcia with a vote of confidence and encouragement. Garcia has passed all the tests of his career so far with flying colors; however, this may have given him the additional motivation he needs.
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Lance Pugmire from The Athletic reported the news on his Twitter. He claimed that the trainer passed him a written message with the same words he had once said to Canelo Alvarez. This is a fantastic gesture from the trainer to his fighter to show his confidence in the young star’s ability.
Received a note/prediction from trainer Eddy Reynoso @CANELOTEAM today as he sends @KingRyanG into his most significant fight yet: “A boxing star is born today.”
— Lance Pugmire (@pugboxing) January 2, 2021
These were the same words said to super-star Mexican Canelo Alvarez before his first title fight. The message worked wonders for the Mexican who went on to win his first title after that. Recently, Canelo re-visited the tweet on his trainer to reflect on the words.
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Why does Eddie Reynoso think Ryan Garcia’s super-stardom is born today?
The trainer knows this is the fight where the American can prove himself. Rivals and critics throughout the boxing community have accused Ryan Garcia of being a fake fighter. Therefore, If Garcia can perform a top contender like
Campbell, it will prove his mettle.ADVERTISEMENT
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Garcia is already a global super-star thanks to his activities outside the ring. However, in terms of boxing, the young fighter still has a lot to prove. Next on the list will be a world title. Victory against Campbell will be the first step towards that.
Clearly Reynoso recognizes the importance of this fight and felt the need to give his fighter the same push he gave Canelo Alvarez. Only time will tell if these words have the same effect on Garcia as they did on Canelo Alvarez. Do you think Garcia can emulate the Mexican?
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