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{{short description|American boxer and boxing trainer}}
{{distinguish|Roberto García (Mexican boxer)}}
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{{Infobox boxer|name=Robert Garcia
{{Infobox boxer
| name = Robert Garcia
|image = Robert Garcia (American boxer).jpg
| image = Robert Garcia (American boxer).jpg
|caption = Garcia in December 2011
| caption = Garcia in 2011
|realname = Roberto García Cortez
| realname = Roberto Garcia Cortez
|nickname = Grandpa
| nickname = Grandpa
| weight = {{plainlist|
|weight = [[Lightweight]]<br/>[[Super Featherweight]]<br/>[[Featherweight]]
*[[Featherweight]]
|height = 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
*[[Super featherweight]]
|reach = 68 in (174 cm)
}}
|nationality = American
| height = 5 ft 7+1/2 in
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1975|1|29}}
| reach = 67 in
|death_date 5/10/15
| nationality =
sex male
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1975|1|29}}
|birth_place = [[San Pedro, California]]
|home_town = [[Oxnard, California]]
| birth_place = [[San Pedro, Los Angeles]],<br>[[California]], U.S.
|style = [[Orthodox stance|Orthodox]]
| style = [[Orthodox stance|Orthodox]]
|total = 37
| total = 37
|wins = 34
| wins = 34
|KO = 25
| KO = 25
|losses = 3
| losses = 3

|draws = 0
|no contests = 0
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}}
'''Roberto García Cortez''' (born January 29, 1975) is a retired Mexican-American professional [[boxing|boxer]] in the [[Lightweight]] division. García is the former [[List of IBF world champions#Junior lightweight|IBF Super Featherweight Champion]] and was the 2011 RING Trainer of the Year and 2012 BWAA Trainer of the Year. [[Futch-Condon Award|Trainer of the Year]] in boxing.<ref>{{cite journal | title = Trainer of the Year for 2011 | journal = The Ring Magazine | date = 2011-12-27 | first = Doug | last = Fischer| id = | url = http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/170873-readers-vote-roberto-garcia-the-qtrainer-of-the-yearq-for-2011 | accessdate = 2011-12-27}}</ref><ref>[http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Roberto_Garcia Roberto Garcia – Boxrec]. Boxrec.com (2012-04-01). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref>


Roberto was trained by his father [[Eduardo García (boxer)|Eduardo García]] at the popular [[La Colonia Youth Boxing Club]]<ref>[http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Eduardo_Garcia_(boxer) Eduardo Garcia (boxer) – Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia]. Boxrec.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref><ref>[http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/robert-garcia-fundraiser-a-success-63639 Boxing News | Robert Garcia Fundraiser a success]. Fightnews (2010-10-18). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref> and is the older brother of [[Miguel Angel Garcia|Miguel Ángel García]], the [[World Boxing Organization|WBO]], and [[The Ring (magazine)|Ring Magazine]] [[Featherweight]] Champion.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/boxing/2010-01-15-miguel-garcia-top-rank-live_N.htm | work=USA Today | first=Bob | last=Velin | title=Mikey Garcia goes from police academy to the prize ring | date=January 17, 2010}}</ref>
'''Roberto Garcia Cortez''' (born January 29, 1975) is a Mexican-American former [[professional boxer]] who competed from 1992 to 2001, and held the [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[junior lightweight]] title from 1998 to 1999. He has since worked as a [[boxing trainer]], and was voted Trainer of the Year by [[The Ring (magazine)|''The Ring'' magazine]] in 2011, and by the [[Futch–Condon Award|Boxing Writers Association of America]] in 2012.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Trainer of the Year for 2011|journal=The Ring Magazine|date=2011-12-27|first=Doug|last=Fischer|url=http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/170873-readers-vote-roberto-garcia-the-qtrainer-of-the-yearq-for-2011|accessdate=2011-12-27}}</ref><ref>[http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Roberto_Garcia Roberto Garcia profile], Boxrec.com, 2012-04-01; retrieved 2012-05-17.</ref> He is the older brother of professional boxer [[Mikey Garcia]], who was a [[quadruple champion|world champion in four weight classes]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/boxing/2010-01-15-miguel-garcia-top-rank-live_N.htm|work=USA Today|first=Bob|last=Velin|title=Mikey Garcia goes from police academy to the prize ring|date=January 17, 2010}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Born in [[San Pedro, Los Angeles]], Garcia grew up and still resides in [[Oxnard, California]], and was trained by his father Eduardo Garcia at the [[La Colonia Youth Boxing Club]].<ref>[http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Eduardo_Garcia_(boxer) Eduardo Garcia (boxer) profile], Boxrec.com; retrieved 2012-05-17.</ref><ref>[http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/robert-garcia-fundraiser-a-success-63639 "Robert Garcia Fundraiser a success"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101021070929/http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/robert-garcia-fundraiser-a-success-63639 |date=2010-10-21 }}, Fightnews (2010-10-18); retrieved 2012-05-17.</ref> Garcia said that he has been in Oxnard, California, since he was two years old.<ref>In a video which was published to YouTube on February 20, 2012, Garcia then said, "...this is where I'm from. This is where I grew up. I been in Oxnard since I was two years old. Uh, I know Oxnard. I love Oxnard." This quote starts at the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lTE_WUU9ug&t=7m48s 7:48 mark of the video], and ends at the 7:59 mark of the video.</ref> He considers himself to be [[Mexicans|Mexican]], and has said that his father and mother are both of Mexican descent.<ref>In a video which was published to YouTube on December 2, 2015, Garcia said, "Both my dad and my mom are both fucking a hundred percent Mexican. That makes me a Mexican. Right? Right? That makes me a Mexican." This quote starts at the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcHBVzgtosM&t=0m55s 0:55 mark of the video], and ends at the 1:05 mark of the video.</ref> He said that his parents were illegal immigrants until the eighties.<ref>In a video which was published to YouTube on December 2, 2015, Garcia said, "Fool! My parents were illegal until I, the eighties! My parents were illegal until the eighties!" This quote starts at the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcHBVzgtosM&t=2m22s 2:22 mark of the video], and ends at the 2:29 mark of the video.</ref> He said that he grew up speaking Spanish, and that he learned to speak English when he went to school.<ref>In a video which was published to YouTube on December 2, 2015, Garcia said, "We grew up Mexican, fool! We grew up fucking speaking Spanish. We grew up fucking Mexican." This quote starts at the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcHBVzgtosM&t=0m18s 0:18 mark of the video], and ends at the 0:22 mark of the video.</ref><ref>In a video which was published to YouTube on December 2, 2015, Garcia said, "Hey! I was raised fucking straight up Mexican, fool! I didn't learn Span- I didn't learn English until fucking I was in school!" This quote starts at the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcHBVzgtosM&t=2m05s 2:05 mark of the video], and ends at the 2:12 mark of the video.</ref>
Born in [[San Pedro, Los Angeles]], California, Garcia grew up and still resides in [[Oxnard, California]]. He trained world champions with his Father at [[La colonia youth boxing club|La Colonia Boxing Club]].


==Amateur career==
==Amateur career==
Garcia had an extensive amateur career, which included a fight with future Olympic Gold Medalist [[Oscar De La Hoya]].<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btq6Z9Krksg Oscar De la Hoya | Roberto 'Grandpa' Garcia (a) 1/1]. YouTube (2009-04-17). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref>
Robert Garcia had an extensive amateur career, but rumors about him fighting De La Hoya are unfounded. Although, Garcia has acknowledged sparring and training with the Hall of Famer.

Even so, his professional and amateur career are internationally recognized.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-20 |title=Who is Robert Garcia? Career, titles and tactics of the man Anthony Joshua has picked to mastermind Oleksandr Usyk's downfall {{!}} Sporting News |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/boxing/news/who-is-robert-garcia-anthony-joshua-trainer-oleksandr-usyk/awk63murlniekvuvhagzwm4z |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=www.sportingnews.com |language=en-us}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
Known as "Grandpa", García won his pro debut against Tsutomu Hitono at the International Center in [[Fukuoka]], [[Japan]].<ref>[http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=24859 Wednesday 15 July 1992. International Center, Fukuoka, Japan]. . BoxRec Boxing Records. Boxrec.com (1992-07-15). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref> He accumulated a record of 20–0, which included a win against future champion [[Derrick Gainer]], before challenging for his first regional title.
Known as "Grandpa", Garcia won his pro debut against Tsutomu Hitono at the International Center in [[Fukuoka]], [[Japan]].<ref>[http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=24859 Tsutomu Hitono v Garcia], Boxrec.com (1992-07-15); retrieved 2012-05-17.</ref> He accumulated a record of 20–0, which included a win against future champion [[Derrick Gainer]], before challenging for his first regional title.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}


=== NABF Super Featherweight Championship ===
===NABF super featherweight champion===
In 1995 he took down the previously unbeaten American [[Julian Wheeler]] to win his first belt, the [[North American Boxing Federation|NABF]] [[Super Featherweight]] Championship.<ref>[http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=6428 NABF Super Featherweight Championship], boxrec.com (1995-04-21); retrieved 2012-05-17.</ref> He successfully defended his championship just three months later against Francisco Segura.<ref>[http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=6614 Saturday 29 July 1995. Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, United States], BoxRec.com (1995-07-29); retrieved 2012-05-17.</ref>


===NABF featherweight champion===
In 1995 he took down the previously unbeaten American [[Julian Wheeler]] to win his first belt, the [[North American Boxing Federation|NABF]] [[Super Featherweight]] Championship.<ref>[http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=6428 Friday 21 April 1995. Las Vegas, Nevada, United States]. BoxRec Boxing Records. Boxrec.com (1995-04-21). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref> Garcia successfully defended his Championship just three months later against Francisco Segura.<ref>[http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=6614 Saturday 29 July 1995. Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, United States]. BoxRec Boxing Records]. Boxrec.com (1995-07-29). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref>
At the Miami Arena, Garcia moved down to Featherweight and beat Darryl Pinckney to win the [[North American Boxing Federation|NABF]] [[Featherweight]] Championship.<ref>[http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=7031 Darryl Pinckney v Garcia], Boxrec.com (1996-03-23); retrieved 2012-05-17.</ref>


===IBF super featherweight champion===
=== NABF Featherweight Championship ===
On March 13, 1998 a then undefeated Garcia (29–0) captured the vacant [[List of IBF world champions#Junior lightweight|IBF Super Featherweight Championship]] with a unanimous decision win over [[Harold Warren]].<ref>[http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=8186 Harold Warren v Garcia], Boxrec.com (1998-03-13); retrieved 2012-05-17.</ref> In his first title defense he knocked out Cuban [[Ramon Ledon]] at the Trump Taj Mahal, [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]].<ref>[http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Roberto_Garcia_vs._Ramon_Ledon Roberto Garcia vs. Ramon Ledon], Boxrec.com; retrieved 2012-05-17.</ref>


At the Miami Arena, Garcia would move down to Featherweight and beat Darryl Pinckney to win the [[North American Boxing Federation|NABF]] [[Featherweight]] Championship.<ref>[http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=7031 Saturday 23 March 1996. Miami Arena, Miami, Florida, United States]. BoxRec Boxing Records. Boxrec.com (1996-03-23). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref>
His next fight was against two-time World Champion, Puerto Rico's [[John John Molina]]. Garcia defeated Molina over twelve rounds; that fight card also featured [[Mike Tyson]], [[Zab Judah]], and [[Fres Oquendo]].<ref>[http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=8564 BoxRec Boxing Records]. Boxrec.com (1999-01-16); retrieved 2012-05-17.</ref>
He lost the belt in an upset to rising undefeated phenom [[Diego Corrales]]. After a win over title contender Sandro Marcos he moved back up in the world rankings.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}


===WBA super featherweight title challenge and retirement===
=== IBF Super Featherweight Championship ===
{{BLP unreferenced section|date=January 2016}}
On March 13, 1998 a then undefeated García (29–0) captured the vacant [[List of IBF world champions#Junior lightweight|IBF Super Featherweight Championship]] with a unanimous decision win over [[Harold Warren]].<ref>[http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=8186 Friday 13 March 1998. Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, United States]. BoxRec Boxing Records. Boxrec.com (1998-03-13). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref> In his first title defense he knocked out Cuban [[Ramon Ledon]] at the Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey.<ref>[http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Roberto_Garcia_vs._Ramon_Ledon Roberto Garcia vs. Ramon Ledon – Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia]. Boxrec.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref>

Garcia's next fight was against two-time World Champion, Puerto Rico's [[John John Molina]]. García defeated Molina over twelve rounds, that fight card also featured [[Mike Tyson]], [[Zab Judah]], and [[Fres Oquendo]].<ref>[http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=8564 BoxRec Boxing Records]. Boxrec.com (1999-01-16). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref>

He lost the belt in an upset to rising undefeated [[Mexican American]] phenom [[Diego Corrales]]. After a win over title contender [[Sandro Marcos]] he moved back up in the world rankings.

=== WBA Super Featherweight Championship ===
In January 2001, he earned a shot at the undefeated [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] [[Super Featherweight]] champion [[Joel Casamayor]]. Casamayor won the fight and Garcia retired shortly after beating veteran John Trigg by knockout.
In January 2001, he earned a shot at the undefeated [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] [[Super Featherweight]] champion [[Joel Casamayor]]. Casamayor won the fight and Garcia retired shortly after beating veteran John Trigg by knockout.


==Training career==
==Training career==
Garcia formally worked as a trainer at [[La Colonia Youth Boxing Club|La Colonia Gym]] in [[Oxnard, California]]. Notable fighters who have trained under Garcia include [[Nonito Donaire]]. Most recently he opened his own boxing gym named Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in [[Oxnard, California]].<ref>[http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleid=444187 Viloria back to warrior's mentality » The Dean's Corner by Quinito Henson | Sports]. philstar.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref><ref>[http://boxing.fanhouse.com/2009/03/07/victor-ortiz-somehow-with-a-smile/ Victor Ortiz, Somehow With a Smile]. Boxing.fanhouse.com (2009-03-07). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref>
Garcia worked as a trainer at [[La Colonia Youth Boxing Club|La Colonia Gym]] in [[Oxnard, California]]. Notable fighters who have trained under Garcia include [[Nonito Donaire]] and [[Tony Ferguson]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gjZfCmDqhg&t=147s Tony Ferguson Interview]</ref> Most recently he opened his own boxing gym named Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, California.<ref>Quinito Henson, [http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleid=444187 Viloria back to warrior's mentality » The Dean's Corner], philstar.com; retrieved 2012-05-17.</ref><ref>[http://boxing.fanhouse.com/2009/03/07/victor-ortiz-somehow-with-a-smile "Victor Ortiz, Somehow With a Smile"]. Boxing.fanhouse.com (2009-03-07); retrieved 2012-05-17.</ref>


===Notable boxers Trained.===
===Notable boxers trained===
*[[Miguel Angel Garcia|Miguel Ángel García]], the current [[World Boxing Organization|WBO]], and [[The Ring (magazine)|Ring Magazine]] [[Featherweight]] Champion.
*[[Christopher Algieri]], former [[World Boxing Organization|WBO World]] [[Light Welterweight]] Champion
*Allan Benitez,<ref>[http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=562041&cat=boxer Allan Benitez]</ref> [[Lightweight]] boxer
*[[Fernando Vargas]], a former two-time World [[Light Middleweight]] Champion.
*[[Alfonso Blanco (boxer)|Alfonso Blanco]], [[Light Middleweight]] prospect
*[[Brandon Ríos]], a former [[World Boxing Association|WBA World]] [[Lightweight]] Champion.
*[[Steven Luevano]], a former [[World Boxing Organization|WBO World]] [[Featherweight]] Champion and made five successful defenses.
*[[Felipe Campa]], former [[World Boxing Council|WBC Youth World]] [[Super Bantamweight]] Champion
*[[Francisco Contreras (boxer)|Francisco Contreras]], Lightweight contender
*[[Nonito Donaire]], a four division World Champion and current [[Ring Magazine pound for pound]] fighter.
*[[Evgeny Gradovich]], a former [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[Featherweight]] Champion.
*[[Jesus Cuellar]], former [[World Boxing Association|WBA Fedelatin]] [[Featherweight]] Champion
*[[Nonito Donaire]], [[quadruple champion|world champion in four weight classes]] and former [[The Ring magazine Pound for Pound|''Ring Magazine'' pound for pound]] fighter
*[[Kelly Pavlik]], a former Lineal [[Middleweight]] Champion.<ref>Rafael, Dan. (2011-01-02) [http://espn.go.com/boxing/blog/_/name/rafael_dan/id/7138303/kelly-pavlik-making-big-changes-salvage-career Dan Rafael Blog – ESPN]. Espn.go.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref>
*[[Irving Garcia (boxer)|Irving García]], Lightweight journeyman
*[[Marcos René Maidana]], a former [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] [[Welterweight]] Champion and former [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] [[Light Welterweight]] champion.
*[[Mikey Garcia]], [[quadruple champion|world champion in four weight classes]]
*[[Antonio Margarito]], a former two-time World [[Welterweight]] Champion.
*[[Alfonso Gómez]], competitor on ''[[The Contender (television series)|The Contender]]''
*[[Hernán Márquez]], the current [[World Boxing Association|WBA World]] [[Flyweight]] Champion.
*[[Marco Antonio Rubio]], the current WBF World [[Super Middleweight]] Champion.
*[[Evgeny Gradovich]], former IBF Featherweight Champion
*[[Joan Guzmán]], former two divisions WBO World Champion
*[[Mia St. John]], a , former [[Women's International Boxing Association|WIBA]], [[Women's International Boxing Federation|WIBF]] [[Lightweight]], and [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[Light Middleweight]], Champion.
*[[Egidijus Kavaliauskas]], established former amateur and welterweight title challenger
*[[Brian Viloria]], a former [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] and [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[Light Flyweight]] Champion.
*[[Joan Guzmán]], a former two divisions [[World Boxing Organization|WBO World]] Champion.
*[[Steven Luevano]], former WBO World Featherweight Champion; made five successful defenses
*[[Jesus Cuellar]], the current [[World Boxing Association|WBA Fedelatin]] [[Featherweight]] Champion.
*[[Marcos Maidana]], former [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] [[Welterweight]] Champion and former [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] Light Welterweight champion
*[[Abner Mares]], current WBA regular featherweight champion
*[[Christopher Algieri]], the current [[World Boxing Organization|WBO World]] [[Light Welterweight]] Champion.
*[[Antonio Margarito]], former two-time World Welterweight Champion
*[[Javier García Calderón]], a [[Lightweight]] prospect.
*[[Hernán Márquez]], former [[World Boxing Association|WBA World]] [[Flyweight]] Champion
*[[David García (boxer)|David García]], a [[Welterweight]] prospect.
*[[Hanzel Martínez]], [[Bantamweight]] boxer; brother-in-law of Antonio Margarito
*[[Irving García]], a [[Lightweight]] prospect.
*[[Felipe Campa]], a former [[World Boxing Council|WBC Youth World]] [[Super Bantamweight]] Champion.
*[[Victor Ortíz]], former [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] welterweight champion
*[[Andrew Ruiz]], an undefeated [[Light Welterweight]] prospect.
*[[Victor Pasillas]], undefeated Featherweight prospect
*[[Kelly Pavlik]], former Lineal [[Middleweight]] Champion<ref>Rafael, Dan. (2011-01-02) [https://web.archive.org/web/20111024035945/http://espn.go.com/boxing/blog/_/name/rafael_dan/id/7138303/kelly-pavlik-making-big-changes-salvage-career Dan Rafael Blog – ESPN]. Espn.go.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref>
*[[Erik Ruiz]], a [[Super Bantamweight]] prospect.
*[[Manuel Quezada]], [[Heavyweight]] journeyman
*[[Saúl Rodríguez]], an undefeated [[Super Featherweight]] prospect.
*[[Marcos Reyes]], Middleweight boxer
*[[Hanzel Martínez]], a [[Bantamweight]] prospect and the brother in law of Antonio Margarito.
*[[Herbert Acevedo]], a [[Lightweight]] prospect.
*[[Brandon Ríos]], former WBA World Lightweight Champion
*[[Marcos Reyes]], a [[Middleweight]] contender.
*[[Marco Antonio Rubio]], former WBF World [[Super Middleweight]] Champion
*[[Erik Ruiz]], Super Bantamweight journeyman
*[[Victor Pasillas]], an undefeated [[Featherweight]] prospect.
*[[Mia St. John]], former [[Women's International Boxing Association|WIBA]], [[Women's International Boxing Federation|WIBF]] Lightweight, and [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] Light Middleweight Champion
*[[Egidijus Kavaliauskas]], he represented Lithuania at the 2008, 2012 Olympics Games and is a [[2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships – Welterweight|2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships]] bronze medalist.
*[[Mark Suárez]], former [[World Boxing Organization|WBO NABO]] Welterweight Champion
*[[Michael Kenneth Finney|Michael Finney]], a [[Light Welterweight]] prospect.
*[[Fernando Vargas]], former two-time World Light Middleweight Champion
*[[Jesús Antonio Hernández]], a [[Lightweight]] prospect.
*[[Brian Viloria]], former [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] and IBF [[Light Flyweight]] Champion
*[[Ronald Ellis (boxer)|Ronald Ellis]], an undefeated [[Super Middleweight]] prospect.
*[[Joshua Franco]], current WBA Super Flyweight Champion
*[[Manuel Quezada]], a [[Heavyweight]] contender.
*[[Jesse Rodriguez (boxer)|Jesse Rodriguez]], current WBC Superweight Champion
*[http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=562041&cat=boxer Allan Benitez], a [[Lightweight]] prospect.
*[[Anthony Joshua]], former two-time [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] [[Heavyweight]], [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[Heavyweight]], [[World Boxing Organization|WBO]] [[Heavyweight]], [[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] [[Heavyweight]]
*[[Alfonso Blanco (boxer)|Alfonso Blanco]], an undefeated [[Light Middleweight]] prospect.
*[[Alfonso Gómez]], a competitor on ''[[The Contender (television series)|The Contender]]''.
*[[Mark Suárez]], a former [[World Boxing Organization|WBO NABO]] [[Welterweight]] Champion.
*[[Francisco Contreras]], a [[Lightweight]] contender.
*[[Victor Ortíz]], a former [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] welterweight champion.


==Professional boxing record==
{{BoxingRecordSummary
|ko-wins=25
|ko-losses=3
|dec-wins=9
}}
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:95%"
|-
!{{abbr|No.|Number}}
!Result
!Record
!Opponent
!Type
!Round, time
!Date
!Location
!Notes
|-
|37
|{{yes2}}Win
|34–3
|style="text-align:left;"|John Trigg
|TKO
|4 (6), {{small|3:00}}
|Sep 22, 2001
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Mandalay Bay Events Center]], Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}
|
|-
|36
|{{no2}}Loss
|33–3
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Joel Casamayor]]
|TKO
|9 (12), {{small|1:14}}
|Jan 6, 2001
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Texas Station]], [[North Las Vegas, Nevada]], U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For [[list of WBA world champions#Super featherweight|WBA super featherweight title]]}}
|-
|35
|{{yes2}}Win
|33–2
|style="text-align:left;"|Sandro Marcos
|UD
|8
|[[Kostya Tszyu vs. Julio César Chávez|Jul 29, 2000]]
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.}}
|
|-
|34
|{{no2}}Loss
|32–2
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Ben Tackie]]
|TKO
|10 (10), {{small|0:35}}
|Jun 3, 2000
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}
|
|-
|33
|{{no2}}Loss
|32–1
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Diego Corrales]]
|TKO
|7 (12), {{small|0:48}}
|[[Mike Tyson vs. Orlin Norris|Oct 23, 1999]]
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost IBF super featherweight title}}
|-
|32
|{{yes2}}Win
|32–0
|style="text-align:left;"|[[John John Molina]]
|UD
|12
|[[Mike Tyson vs. Francois Botha|Jan 16, 1999]]
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF super featherweight title}}
|-
|31
|{{yes2}}Win
|31–0
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Ramon Ledon]]
|KO
|5 (12), {{small|0:58}}
|Oct 24, 1998
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Trump Taj Mahal]], [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF super featherweight title}}
|-
|30
|{{yes2}}Win
|30–0
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Harold Warren]]
|UD
|12
|Mar 13, 1998
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Miccosukee Resort & Gaming]], Miami, Florida, U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant [[list of IBF world champions#Junior lightweight|IBF super featherweight title]]}}
|-
|29
|{{yes2}}Win
|29–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Roy Simpson
|TKO
|1
|Jul 19, 1997
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Nashville Arena]], [[Nashville, Tennessee]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|28
|{{yes2}}Win
|28–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Angel Aldama
|TKO
|5, {{small|1:09}}
|[[Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II|Jun 28, 1997]]
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}
|
|-
|27
|{{yes2}}Win
|27–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Ramon Sanchez
|KO
|2
|Dec 7, 1996
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.}}
|
|-
|26
|{{yes2}}Win
|26–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Jose Herrera
|TKO
|4
|Oct 13, 1996
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Port Hueneme, California]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|25
|{{yes2}}Win
|25–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Jose Luis Madrid
|KO
|3
|Jun 29, 1996
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Fantasy Springs Resort Casino]], [[Indio, California]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|24
|{{yes2}}Win
|24–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Darryl Pinckney
|UD
|12
|Mar 23, 1996
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Miami Arena]], [[Miami, Florida]], U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant NABF [[featherweight]] title}}
|-
|23
|{{yes2}}Win
|23–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Eduardo Montes
|TKO
|4 (10), {{small|2:20}}
|Jan 27, 1996
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum|Veterans Memorial Coliseum]], Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.}}
|
|-
|22
|{{yes2}}Win
|22–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Francisco Segura
|TKO
|12 (12), {{small|1:10}}
|Jul 29, 1995
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Freeman Coliseum]], [[San Antonio, Texas]], U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained NABF super featherweight title}}
|-
|21
|{{yes2}}Win
|21–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Julian Wheeler
|UD
|12
|Apr 21, 1995
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Arizona Charlie's Decatur, Las Vegas, Nevada}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant [[North American Boxing Federation|NABF]] [[super featherweight]] title}}
|-
|20
|{{yes2}}Win
|20–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Israel Gonzalez Bringas
|TKO
|4 (8), {{small|1:17}}
|Mar 21, 1995
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Arizona Charlie's Decatur]], [[Las Vegas]], Nevada}}
|
|-
|19
|{{yes2}}Win
|19–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Lorenzo Tiznado
|TKO
|7 (10), {{small|3:00}}
|[[Oscar De La Hoya vs. John John Molina|Feb 18, 1995]]
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}
|
|-
|18
|{{yes2}}Win
|18–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Roberto Villareal
|TKO
|5
|[[Oscar De La Hoya vs. John Avila|Dec 10, 1994]]
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.}}
|
|-
|17
|{{yes2}}Win
|17–0
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Derrick Gainer]]
|UD
|10
|[[James Toney vs. Roy Jones Jr.|Nov 18, 1994]]
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}
|
|-
|16
|{{yes2}}Win
|16–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Bobby Brewer
|KO
|3 (10)
|Sep 24, 1994
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.}}
|
|-
|15
|{{yes2}}Win
|15–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Frank Avelar
|KO
|2 (10)
|Aug 27, 1994
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.}}
|
|-
|14
|{{yes2}}Win
|14–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Orlando Euceda
|TKO
|6 (8), {{small|3:00}}
|[[Oscar De La Hoya vs. Jorge Páez|Jul 29, 1994]]
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[MGM Grand Garden Arena]], [[Paradise, Nevada]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|13
|{{yes2}}Win
|13–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Raul Contreras
|KO
|6
|Jun 24, 1994
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.}}
|
|-
|12
|{{yes2}}Win
|12–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Gabriel Castro
|PTS
|6
|Mar 20, 1994
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.}}
|
|-
|11
|{{yes2}}Win
|11–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Jose Herrera
|{{abbr|PTS|Points decision}}
|6
|Mar 12, 1994
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Grand Olympic Auditorium]], [[Los Angeles]], California, U.S.}}
|
|-
|10
|{{yes2}}Win
|10–0
|style="text-align:left;"|James Dean
|KO
|2 (8)
|Feb 4, 1994
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Civic Auditorium, [[Oxnard, California]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|9
|{{yes2}}Win
|9–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Hector Diaz
|KO
|2, {{small|2:56}}
|Jan 9, 1994
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Del Mar, California]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|8
|{{yes2}}Win
|8–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Agapito Navarro
|KO
|1
|Dec 23, 1993
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Barona Casino]], [[Lakeside, California]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|7
|{{yes2}}Win
|7–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Fred Hernandez
|TKO
|3
|Oct 30, 1993
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[America West Arena]], [[Phoenix, Arizona]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|6
|{{yes2}}Win
|6–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Abel Hinojosa
|TKO
|1 (6), {{small|1:35}}
|Aug 5, 1993
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[The Aladdin]], [[Paradise, Nevada]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|5
|{{yes2}}Win
|5–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Victor Flores
|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}}
|6
|Mar 22, 1993
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}}
|
|-
|4
|{{yes2}}Win
|4–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Francisco Arroyo
|{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}}
|5 (6), {{small|3:00}}
|Mar 1, 1993
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Great Western Forum]], [[Inglewood, California]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|3
|{{yes2}}Win
|3–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Jun Peat Hitachi
|{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}}
|5
|Nov 20, 1992
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium|Metropolitan Gymnasium]], Tokyo, Japan}}
|
|-
|2
|{{yes2}}Win
|2–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Ikuma Shigehara
|KO
|2
|Sep 5, 1992
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Tokyo]], Japan}}
|
|-
|1
|{{yes2}}Win
|1–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Tsutomu Hitono
|{{abbr|KO|Knockout}}
|2
|Jul 15, 1992
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Fukuoka Convention Center|Convention Center]], [[Fukuoka]], Japan}}
|
|}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of IBF world champions#Junior lightweight|List of IBF world champions]]
*[[List of Mexican boxing world champions]]
*[[List of super featherweight boxing champions|List of Super Featherweight boxing champions]]
*[[List of super-featherweight boxing champions]]
*[[List of IBF world champions]]
*[[List of boxing families#United States|Notable boxing families]]
*[[List of boxing families#United States|Notable boxing families]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist|35em}}
{{Reflist|30em}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.ringtv.com/182701-ringtv-poll-trainer-of-the-year-robert-garcia/ RingTV poll: Trainer of the Year: Robert Garcia] by [[The Ring (magazine)|''The Ring'' magazine]]
*{{twitter|GarciaBoxing|Robert Garcia}}
*[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Robert-Garcia-Boxing-Academy-Oxnard-Ca/174484285895494 Robert Garcia Boxing Academy] on [[Facebook]]
*{{boxrec|id=4602}}



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Latest revision as of 11:04, 9 December 2024

Not to be confused with Roberto García (Mexican boxer).
Robert Garcia
Garcia in 2011
Born
Roberto Garcia Cortez

(1975-01-29) January 29, 1975 (age 49)
San Pedro, Los Angeles,
California, U.S.
Other namesGrandpa
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (171 cm)
Reach67 in (170 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights37
Wins34
Wins by KO25
Losses3

Roberto Garcia Cortez (born January 29, 1975) is a Mexican-American former professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2001, and held the IBF junior lightweight title from 1998 to 1999. He has since worked as a boxing trainer, and was voted Trainer of the Year by The Ring magazine in 2011, and by the Boxing Writers Association of America in 2012.[1][2] He is the older brother of professional boxer Mikey Garcia, who was a world champion in four weight classes.[3]

Early life

[edit]

Born in San Pedro, Los Angeles, Garcia grew up and still resides in Oxnard, California, and was trained by his father Eduardo Garcia at the La Colonia Youth Boxing Club.[4][5] Garcia said that he has been in Oxnard, California, since he was two years old.[6] He considers himself to be Mexican, and has said that his father and mother are both of Mexican descent.[7] He said that his parents were illegal immigrants until the eighties.[8] He said that he grew up speaking Spanish, and that he learned to speak English when he went to school.[9][10]

Amateur career

[edit]

Robert Garcia had an extensive amateur career, but rumors about him fighting De La Hoya are unfounded. Although, Garcia has acknowledged sparring and training with the Hall of Famer.

Even so, his professional and amateur career are internationally recognized.[11]

Professional career

[edit]

Known as "Grandpa", Garcia won his pro debut against Tsutomu Hitono at the International Center in Fukuoka, Japan.[12] He accumulated a record of 20–0, which included a win against future champion Derrick Gainer, before challenging for his first regional title.[citation needed]

NABF super featherweight champion

[edit]

In 1995 he took down the previously unbeaten American Julian Wheeler to win his first belt, the NABF Super Featherweight Championship.[13] He successfully defended his championship just three months later against Francisco Segura.[14]

NABF featherweight champion

[edit]

At the Miami Arena, Garcia moved down to Featherweight and beat Darryl Pinckney to win the NABF Featherweight Championship.[15]

IBF super featherweight champion

[edit]

On March 13, 1998 a then undefeated Garcia (29–0) captured the vacant IBF Super Featherweight Championship with a unanimous decision win over Harold Warren.[16] In his first title defense he knocked out Cuban Ramon Ledon at the Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey.[17]

His next fight was against two-time World Champion, Puerto Rico's John John Molina. Garcia defeated Molina over twelve rounds; that fight card also featured Mike Tyson, Zab Judah, and Fres Oquendo.[18] He lost the belt in an upset to rising undefeated phenom Diego Corrales. After a win over title contender Sandro Marcos he moved back up in the world rankings.[citation needed]

WBA super featherweight title challenge and retirement

[edit]

In January 2001, he earned a shot at the undefeated WBA Super Featherweight champion Joel Casamayor. Casamayor won the fight and Garcia retired shortly after beating veteran John Trigg by knockout.

Training career

[edit]

Garcia worked as a trainer at La Colonia Gym in Oxnard, California. Notable fighters who have trained under Garcia include Nonito Donaire and Tony Ferguson.[19] Most recently he opened his own boxing gym named Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, California.[20][21]

Notable boxers trained

[edit]

Professional boxing record

[edit]
37 fights 34 wins 3 losses
By knockout 25 3
By decision 9 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
37 Win 34–3 John Trigg TKO 4 (6), 3:00 Sep 22, 2001 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
36 Loss 33–3 Joel Casamayor TKO 9 (12), 1:14 Jan 6, 2001 Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. For WBA super featherweight title
35 Win 33–2 Sandro Marcos UD 8 Jul 29, 2000 Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
34 Loss 32–2 Ben Tackie TKO 10 (10), 0:35 Jun 3, 2000 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
33 Loss 32–1 Diego Corrales TKO 7 (12), 0:48 Oct 23, 1999 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Lost IBF super featherweight title
32 Win 32–0 John John Molina UD 12 Jan 16, 1999 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Retained IBF super featherweight title
31 Win 31–0 Ramon Ledon KO 5 (12), 0:58 Oct 24, 1998 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Retained IBF super featherweight title
30 Win 30–0 Harold Warren UD 12 Mar 13, 1998 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S. Won vacant IBF super featherweight title
29 Win 29–0 Roy Simpson TKO 1 Jul 19, 1997 Nashville Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
28 Win 28–0 Angel Aldama TKO 5, 1:09 Jun 28, 1997 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
27 Win 27–0 Ramon Sanchez KO 2 Dec 7, 1996 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
26 Win 26–0 Jose Herrera TKO 4 Oct 13, 1996 Port Hueneme, California, U.S.
25 Win 25–0 Jose Luis Madrid KO 3 Jun 29, 1996 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
24 Win 24–0 Darryl Pinckney UD 12 Mar 23, 1996 Miami Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S. Won vacant NABF featherweight title
23 Win 23–0 Eduardo Montes TKO 4 (10), 2:20 Jan 27, 1996 Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
22 Win 22–0 Francisco Segura TKO 12 (12), 1:10 Jul 29, 1995 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. Retained NABF super featherweight title
21 Win 21–0 Julian Wheeler UD 12 Apr 21, 1995 Arizona Charlie's Decatur, Las Vegas, Nevada Won vacant NABF super featherweight title
20 Win 20–0 Israel Gonzalez Bringas TKO 4 (8), 1:17 Mar 21, 1995 Arizona Charlie's Decatur, Las Vegas, Nevada
19 Win 19–0 Lorenzo Tiznado TKO 7 (10), 3:00 Feb 18, 1995 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Roberto Villareal TKO 5 Dec 10, 1994 Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Derrick Gainer UD 10 Nov 18, 1994 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Bobby Brewer KO 3 (10) Sep 24, 1994 Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Frank Avelar KO 2 (10) Aug 27, 1994 Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Orlando Euceda TKO 6 (8), 3:00 Jul 29, 1994 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Raul Contreras KO 6 Jun 24, 1994 Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Gabriel Castro PTS 6 Mar 20, 1994 Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Jose Herrera PTS 6 Mar 12, 1994 Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 James Dean KO 2 (8) Feb 4, 1994 Civic Auditorium, Oxnard, California, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Hector Diaz KO 2, 2:56 Jan 9, 1994 Del Mar, California, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Agapito Navarro KO 1 Dec 23, 1993 Barona Casino, Lakeside, California, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Fred Hernandez TKO 3 Oct 30, 1993 America West Arena, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Abel Hinojosa TKO 1 (6), 1:35 Aug 5, 1993 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Victor Flores UD 6 Mar 22, 1993 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Francisco Arroyo RTD 5 (6), 3:00 Mar 1, 1993 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Jun Peat Hitachi TKO 5 Nov 20, 1992 Metropolitan Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan
2 Win 2–0 Ikuma Shigehara KO 2 Sep 5, 1992 Tokyo, Japan
1 Win 1–0 Tsutomu Hitono KO 2 Jul 15, 1992 Convention Center, Fukuoka, Japan

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Fischer, Doug (2011-12-27). "Trainer of the Year for 2011". The Ring Magazine. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
  2. ^ Roberto Garcia profile, Boxrec.com, 2012-04-01; retrieved 2012-05-17.
  3. ^ Velin, Bob (January 17, 2010). "Mikey Garcia goes from police academy to the prize ring". USA Today.
  4. ^ Eduardo Garcia (boxer) profile, Boxrec.com; retrieved 2012-05-17.
  5. ^ "Robert Garcia Fundraiser a success" Archived 2010-10-21 at the Wayback Machine, Fightnews (2010-10-18); retrieved 2012-05-17.
  6. ^ In a video which was published to YouTube on February 20, 2012, Garcia then said, "...this is where I'm from. This is where I grew up. I been in Oxnard since I was two years old. Uh, I know Oxnard. I love Oxnard." This quote starts at the 7:48 mark of the video, and ends at the 7:59 mark of the video.
  7. ^ In a video which was published to YouTube on December 2, 2015, Garcia said, "Both my dad and my mom are both fucking a hundred percent Mexican. That makes me a Mexican. Right? Right? That makes me a Mexican." This quote starts at the 0:55 mark of the video, and ends at the 1:05 mark of the video.
  8. ^ In a video which was published to YouTube on December 2, 2015, Garcia said, "Fool! My parents were illegal until I, the eighties! My parents were illegal until the eighties!" This quote starts at the 2:22 mark of the video, and ends at the 2:29 mark of the video.
  9. ^ In a video which was published to YouTube on December 2, 2015, Garcia said, "We grew up Mexican, fool! We grew up fucking speaking Spanish. We grew up fucking Mexican." This quote starts at the 0:18 mark of the video, and ends at the 0:22 mark of the video.
  10. ^ In a video which was published to YouTube on December 2, 2015, Garcia said, "Hey! I was raised fucking straight up Mexican, fool! I didn't learn Span- I didn't learn English until fucking I was in school!" This quote starts at the 2:05 mark of the video, and ends at the 2:12 mark of the video.
  11. ^ "Who is Robert Garcia? Career, titles and tactics of the man Anthony Joshua has picked to mastermind Oleksandr Usyk's downfall | Sporting News". www.sportingnews.com. 2022-08-20. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  12. ^ Tsutomu Hitono v Garcia, Boxrec.com (1992-07-15); retrieved 2012-05-17.
  13. ^ NABF Super Featherweight Championship, boxrec.com (1995-04-21); retrieved 2012-05-17.
  14. ^ Saturday 29 July 1995. Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, United States, BoxRec.com (1995-07-29); retrieved 2012-05-17.
  15. ^ Darryl Pinckney v Garcia, Boxrec.com (1996-03-23); retrieved 2012-05-17.
  16. ^ Harold Warren v Garcia, Boxrec.com (1998-03-13); retrieved 2012-05-17.
  17. ^ Roberto Garcia vs. Ramon Ledon, Boxrec.com; retrieved 2012-05-17.
  18. ^ BoxRec Boxing Records. Boxrec.com (1999-01-16); retrieved 2012-05-17.
  19. ^ Tony Ferguson Interview
  20. ^ Quinito Henson, Viloria back to warrior's mentality » The Dean's Corner, philstar.com; retrieved 2012-05-17.
  21. ^ "Victor Ortiz, Somehow With a Smile". Boxing.fanhouse.com (2009-03-07); retrieved 2012-05-17.
  22. ^ Allan Benitez
  23. ^ Rafael, Dan. (2011-01-02) Dan Rafael Blog – ESPN. Espn.go.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-17.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Eddie Hopson 		NABF super featherweight champion
April 21, 1995 – March 23, 1996
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Jesús Chávez
Vacant
Title last held by
Derrick Gainer 		NABF featherweight champion
March 23, 1996 – August 1996
Vacated
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Arturo Gatti 		IBF super featherweight champion
March 13, 1998 – October 23, 1999 		Succeeded by
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