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Garcia looking to become a 3 weight world champ this weekend, good to see him finally back in the big time, ive no doubt he'd already be a 3/4 weight champ by now if not for the inactivity, he's a class act with some excellent wins like Salido,Martinez,Lopez etc and i'd imagine he's got a bit too much of everything for Zlaticanin who although a very good fighter in his own right, is a probably a bit too basic for someone with Garcia's skillset, apart from continuesly marching forward,Zlat has a tendency to just throw big left hands

Zlaticanin is strong and relentless though and a southpaw which is never ideal for opponents,he's went on to gain a bit of respect from the boxing world since beating Burns which at the time looked like a bad loss for Ricky despite Zlaticanin being unbeaten going in, he destroyed Redkach and last time he just walked through Mamani to win the title

As much as I like Zlaticanin though I just cant see Garcia losing to him unless Dejan's natural size and aggression can wear Mikey down but i'll go for Garcia on points

I'm genuinely intrigued by this fight, probably just favouring Garcia 60/40, really looking forward to it!

I can see Garcia really looking good in this. Probably going to look stupid afterwards but I'm going with Garcia mid rounds KO

I think Garcia will box his head off and win wide on points.

handsofstone wrote:Garcia looking to become a 3 weight world champ this weekend, good to see him finally back in the big time, ive no doubt he'd already be a 3/4 weight champ by now if not for the inactivity, he's a class act with some excellent wins like Salido,Martinez,Lopez etc and i'd imagine he's got a bit too much of everything for Zlaticanin who although a very good fighter in his own right, is a probably a bit too basic for someone with Garcia's skillset, apart from continuesly marching forward,Zlat has a tendency to just throw big left hands

Zlaticanin is strong and relentless though and a southpaw which is never ideal for opponents,he's went on to gain a bit of respect from the boxing world since beating Burns which at the time looked like a bad loss for Ricky despite Zlaticanin being unbeaten going in, he destroyed Redkach and last time he just walked through Mamani to win the title

As much as I like Zlaticanin though I just cant see Garcia losing to him unless Dejan's natural size and aggression can wear Mikey down but i'll go for Garcia on points

This mirrors my thoughts 100%.

Like Zlaticanin, really rate him but Garcia is a bit special when he wants to be.

Be interesting to see how the lay off has affected him. If he'd taken this while active, I'd have made this a 90/10 type fight but I've got it closer to 60/40 now and that's supposing the lay off hasn't harmed him

Zlaticanin's no mug. I think he'll keep Garcia earnest. I wonder if Garcia's inactivity is going to hurt him.

Cholo_cws wrote:Zlaticanin's no mug. I think he'll keep Garcia earnest. I wonder if Garcia's inactivity is going to hurt him.

We shall soon see, Zlaticanin hasn't been the most active fighter either himself

Picking an upset here myself. I'll even go as far as to say Zlat by stoppage

Boxing Prospect wrote:Picking an upset here myself. I'll even go as far as to say Zlat by stoppage

Buy me a hat of your choice and I'll eat it if he does!

Kilsby wrote:

Boxing Prospect wrote:Picking an upset here myself. I'll even go as far as to say Zlat by stoppage

Buy me a hat of your choice and I'll eat it if he does!

I'll even send you it in the post ...WHEN he does ;)

Boxing Prospect wrote:

Kilsby wrote:

Boxing Prospect wrote:Picking an upset here myself. I'll even go as far as to say Zlat by stoppage

Buy me a hat of your choice and I'll eat it if he does!

I'll even send you it in the post ...WHEN he does ;)

Don't hold your breath.... Garcia gonna bounce him up and down like Zebedee! Zlat far to open for someone as quick as Mickey

Nothing against Zlat but its all about levels.... Right, gonna sit back and enjoy the show.

Good luck gents!

2-0 Garcia

Zlat getting lessons in there atm

...mutha ****er >_<

Wow

What a finish

Imagine where Mikey would be without the 2.5 yr lay off

He looks fine. Phew!

Well done Mickey.... Awesome

Fair play. That was mighty impressive.

That's how you do it

Crolla or Linares in with this guy..... The result is just a formality

Really impressed by garcia how he controlled the distance and fought intelligently and the finish at the end was something else.no one at lightweight can touch this guy.

Kilsby wrote:Crolla or Linares in with this guy..... The result is just a formality

On the same night if they want.

Mikey is a P4P fighter who probably beats all current lightweights and junior welterweights apart from Crawford. Tonight he very clearly showed the difference between an elite fighter and merely a solid fighter; Zlat is no stiff, and his wins over Burns and Petrov are respectable, but that was a massacre.

Linares and Crolla aren't on his level, regardless of who has what belt--even if it's the suddenly revered WBC Diamond version!

Surprised anyone gave Zlaticanin a chance tbh, I said as soon as it was announced that Garcia would outclass him. Totally different levels. Garcia has always looked pretty special to me.