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Welterweight contender Jose Benavidez Jr. is working hard for his upcoming showdown against two-division world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia, which headlines a Showtime televised tripleheader on Saturday, July 30 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
Garcia is making his debut at the junior middleweight limit of 154-pounds.
Benavidez is receiving a lot of support in camp from his younger brother, former two-time super middleweight champion David Benavidez.
He’s coming off a lackluster draw against Francisco Torres – which was Benavidez’s first bout in three years.
An upset victory over Garcia can catapult Benavidez in the direction of another world title opportunity.
“I feel great. I’m stronger than ever and I’m ready to pull off this upset. There are some people who are doubting me, but I know that I’m going to be the guy that gets the win that night,” Benavidez said.
“I can box and I can bang. I know that I can do it all in the ring. Everyone is going to see a really strong performance from me on fight night. Danny Garcia is a great fighter. I know his dad said some stuff about me, but I don’t let any of that get to me. I got nothing but respect for Danny. I’m going to let my hands do the talking.
“My preparation right now has been great. I’m extremely motivated. David is here along with my dad, and he’s been able to show me things from outside of the ring that I don’t see. Make sure you come out or tune in on July 30. This is going to be a war and I’m going to put on a show.
“It feels great for David to have my back. Having him by my side really motivates me and gives me that extra step that I need.”