Lightweight contender Ryan Garcia has announced that he has parted ways with trainer Eddy Reynoso and is now training with Joe Goossen for his April 9 clash against Emmanuel Tagoe (32-1, 15 KOs) at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
The following statement was released by Garcia:
“I’m excited to announce that I will now be working with Hall of Fame trainer Joe Goossen, in addition to my father, Henry Garcia. Joe’s legendary career spans several decades working with championship fighters. I worked with Joe when I was growing up, and the two of us have maintained a great relationship over the years. I can’t wait to pick back up where we left off and to continue this journey together. I’ll now be working out of my own gym, Fierce King, in San Diego — and my goal remains the same: to become a world champion.
“I would like to thank Eddy Reynoso for everything. Eddy has been in my corner since 2018, and I’ve learned a lot from him, both inside and outside the ring. We built an incredible friendship that I’ll always cherish. On behalf of my whole team, I wish Eddy continued success in his amazing career.”
I love Goosen but Ryan Garcia is such a prima donna, wouldn’t be surprised if he pulls out of this fight.
Good move by Garcia, probably his first smart move of the last year. Goosen will take him to the next level.
This won’t last. This Garcia is just like his cross dressing promoter has zero loyalty. He seem to think that because he has millions of groupie followers on his silly social media accounts that he should be paid astronomically, just a ridiculous spoiled rotten kid who finds ways to cancel fights and his career will likely end up like Franky Gomez.
Joe Goossen: A great trainer with an amazing heart. The ideal trainer for Garcia, who, like the great Chico Corrales, is tall, rangy, with power, attacking fighter, just Chico was by far more man, more courageous, Goossen was his trainer
Mentioning Garcia in the same sentence as Corrales in terms of statue is as far is you can go at this point in Garcia’s career. Garcia is very talented, only time will tell how he’ll measure up to Corrales…
Many of us Garcia fans don’t like this move, don’t know the particulars but with Eddie, you knew Ryan was getting the best of everything.
Yes and possibly the best supplements too
“everything”? LOL!!! Isee what you did there. Well played. I think Goosen is a better fit. Same area and a history together. Maybe Goosen knows what makes this kid tic, and can bring out the best in him.
Ryan might have been concerned with Memo Herrera’s next level of nutritional advice.
We knew this was coming… didnt we. After the falling out that he had with Canelo, i didnt figure he wld go back to Reynoso.
I recall Canelo questioning his work ethic. Reynoso probably doesn’t want to put up with his prima donna bs.
Ebox. Yup. And im glad Canelo did. All that talent was getting pissed away and he didnt like getting called out on it i guess. Owell, hope goosen can re-ignite the flame in Garcia. IF he pulls his head out of his butt, he can go a long way!
Classy statement from Garcia but generally speaking switching trainers is not a good sign. He did surprisingly well with Reynoso. Alot better than people expected him to do.
Goosen is a great trainer. I expect Garcia to beat Tagoe either way. Tagoe is not a great puncher, He’s not super active and he hasn’t fought the best competition. It also seems like he’s been around awhile, he’s not necessarily old but every fighter’s career has a life span. This is Tagoes best chance of ever being relevant. Hopefully he makes the most of it.
I expect Garcia to win. Garcia is the kind of guy that will end up beating himself if he’s not serious.
it doesnt matter who trains superhype he will get knocked out by the elite of every weight division hes nowhere near Corrales level and Corrales had a solid chin no glass like superhypes im suprised De la Hoya hasnt cut him loose yet
That’s not true, Corrales had a a glass chin. He just was super tough and had a warrior’s heart.
Who is the elite at his weight class though? Haney, Lopez, Davis? I can see a Davis KO. I dont think Lopez can….But seriously doubt Haney could KO Garcia. Especially if Campbell couldt do it. We ALL know Cambell hits much harder than Haney
Obviously didnt agree with the mexican beef diet. Haha
danzeddy69…..so original…yawn
Congrats to Reynoso! why does he want a social media queen lol
Well kid, you’re not going to get the good drugs with Goosen. I’m sure he’ll blame Joe when he loses to the best at 135 or 140.
I’m not surprised by his move but i’m not sure Goosen is the right trainer for him…
actually a good move. Goosens are legit and honest.
might be a good move