Danny Garcia is promoting his second show in Philly in aid of Breast Cancer
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Back in July, a week after 14,119 fans filled the Wells Fargo Center to watch Jaron “Boots” Ennis defend his IBF welterweight title against replacement welterweight David Avanesyan, Danny Garcia threw his own boxing party. Philly. Surprisingly and encouragingly, the event drew over 1,000 to the shoebox 2300 Arena for Garcia’s first ever promotion fight under the Swift Promotions banner in his hometown of Philadelphia.
This Saturday at 6 p.m., Garcia expands on a special 11-fight card featuring young, up-and-coming professionals Dylan Price and Curmel Moton, one of the best stars in the sport today, in partnership with Susan G. Komen to end breast cancer . .
“This is a breast cancer benefit and we’re really taking off,” Garcia said. “I am very happy with our first promotion in July. It has always been my goal to give back to young boxers, and with this card, I have the best young boxers in the world today. In addition, we do something beyond boxing and that benefits breast cancer. Quincy Williams is the Pan-American champion, Curmel Moton, Floyd Mayweather’s fighter, and Dylan Price. This is my third card overall, the first one was in (Atlantic City) in January, and now the last two are here in Philly.
“This is the best card I’ve ever put together. I want to bring out the best young talent in America, and with this card, I know I’m doing that.”
The 18-year-old Moton went 5-0, striking out four. He is strong, fast and climbs fast. The junior welterweight is trained by his father, Curtis Moton, and it will be his first time fighting on the East Coast.
Moton will be fighting 25-year-old Hilario Martinez Moreno (4-4, 4 KOs) in six rounds.
“This is amazing, and I’m ready to put on a show,” said Moton, who was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and grew up in Las Vegas. “I thank Swift Promotions for giving me this opportunity. I am ready for you. I can’t wait anymore. I go into each fight working on the game plan and trying to get better. I don’t come in looking for knockouts. I’m in a good place. I’m young and hungry, and I’m always ready to fight. I have a good team behind me who always say to bear with me. Floyd always tells me to keep being brave and be patient, it will come.
“I want to make a great show and show the fans that all the singing is true.”
Tickets are on sale now 2300Arena.com [2300arena.com].
Joseph Santoliquito is an award-winning sportswriter who has worked for Ring Magazine/RingTV.com since October 1997 and is president of the Boxing Writers Association of America.
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