Quotes from Ryan Garcia

I'm trying to involve the fans and bring in a crowd where not only do they love boxing but they love me as a person.

I have a great jab.

You need the trash talk, and I'm an entertainer. I don't care if I look positive or not.

If I'm fighting the best, then I can inspire a younger generation. I walk into the gyms and see girls boxing. They say I'm their inspiration. I love that.

I'm learning what triggers me. What to stay away from. What I do like and what I don't like. To me, I've learned so much about myself that now I'm a stronger person. But I still deal with anxiety. Anxiety doesn't go away.

Boxing is dangerous. Anything can happen, so you need supreme confidence. That's why I represent myself like nobody can beat me, because I need to truly believe it.

Seeing guys like Canelo helps me get better because they are already champions and I want to become champion. Having role models like that helps me a lot.

I got speed and power. I got two things. And I've all the other aspects of boxing.

Some people are just naive to what they say.

I'm the most underestimated lightweight in the world.

Madison Square Garden has held some of the best fights of all time. Many legendary fighters have fought there. Being able to fight there is an honor.

In 2020, I want to set a standard where I'm only fighting the best guys.

I just fight like myself. I'm like a cat - if I see the opening, I'm going to shoot for it. I think what stands out is my accuracy.

I could have been the next Babe Ruth. No doubt about it.

I really have no fear.

Without boxing, there ain't no life. For me, at least.

Canelo's a very disciplined guy, but he's very relaxed in the ring. He taught me that there are ways to relax so you won't get hit with certain punches. He showed me that the more relaxed you are, the easier it is to fight your fight by staying put.

The more I get better, the opposition has to get better.

My family and I grew up watching and admiring Oscar De La Hoya and to now be fighting under his promotional banner is a dream come true.

I paid attention how to land a big shot, like Oscar De La Hoya with the left hook.

There's so many people who come to me here in L.A., promising me this and promising me that. What I'm learning is figuring out what's real versus what's just talk.

I work on my technique, but when I do a video, I want people to be amazed by the speed or the power. The casual fans don't care if your hands are up or your hands are down.

I want to become a movie director and win an Academy Award. That's what I'm trying to do.

I'm looking to prove myself and earn that respect in the ring.