By Kevin Vazquez: For most boxers the “0” means a lot, to some there’s nothing else. I would be the first to agree that an undefeated fighter does not always equal the best fighter. The most naturally gifted fighter can also be said to not equal the best fighter, while the rugged and least talented fighter works harder to rise to the top.

Which one of these reminds you of Danny Garcia?

Obviously the descriptions above do not reflect all boxers, but you get my point. Shear passion and hard work seldom trump pure talent in boxing, but these types of fighters have an edge about them that is usually crowd pleasing.

That’s why so far, the career of Garcia is perplexing. Garcia is not the most beautiful fighter by a long shot, but he gets the job done. Consistent and dangerous. With 15 knock outs in 24 fights he may seem as harmless as a poodle, but the record is deceiving.

Garcia is not a ring genius like Mayweather, he’s not a pressure fighter like Cotto, he’s not a ring surgeon like Marquez, and he is devoid of lightning strikes like Pacquiao. Garcia wont counter, he wont defend until his opponent is no longer on the offensive, and he will not grab. Not to say he’s unable to do any of these things – he just wont.

Garcia will do what all the fans should clamor for; he’ll tuck his chin, load up and throw punches as soon as his opponent throws one. He lives in that contact zone, he prefers the trenches, he’s constantly in the “I’ll take some to give some” mode.

And why not? He’s good at it. Were we not impressed with Arturo Gatti (40-9), or do we have to wait for Garcia’s Mickey Ward (38-13) moment before we truly appreciate him? Gatti vs. Ward is a trilogy that will forever remain in bold in the annals of boxing. Comparatively Garcia has already had a career defining moment when he won a fight he was supposed to lose against HBO darling Amir Khan (26-3).

Yet it seems Garcia has fallen to the wayside after his spectacular 4th round stoppage of Khan. Its not like there’s a shortage of opponents. The Jr Welter Weight division is stacked and a Garcia vs. Morales rematch is a waste. As a matter of fact its an insult. Are boxing fans perceived to be so ignorant as to believe Danny Garcia vs. Brandon Rios (30-0) is not a far better fight then Garcia/Morales. For those who site the relationship between Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions as the reason Garcia/Rios wont happen, here is a couple of solutions. Garcia vs. Marques, Garcia vs. Peterson, Garcia vs. Matthysse, Garcia vs. Maidana.

After Golden Boy Promotions announced the Garcia vs Morales rematch, I was let down. Afterward rumors surface that Garcia may not go forward with the bout, I thought ‘ a ray of hope’. Unfortunately it has recently been confirmed by Golden Boy Promotion’s, Oscar De La Hoya that the fight will go on as scheduled. After hearing this I feel as if I’ve been low balled. What fans will Danny Garcia gain by fighting Morales for a second time. Morales fans have already seen Garcia, and if they’re not on the boat yet then its they’re loss.

Garcia fights in a dangerous style, and if he continues at this pace his career wont be vary long, which makes every wasted fight that much worst.

Danny Garcia deserves a large fan base, and better fights. Garcia’s stock is on the rise, and boxing fans have to watch him fight a rematch against an aging fighter who’s career already ended once.

Thank you Golden Boy Promotions.

Sincerely: Boxing Fans.