"When Ryan Garcia left Canelo Álvarez's camp in 2022, veteran trainer Joe Goossen opened his doors to "King Ry" and worked with him in Chula Vista, not only on his boxing skills but also on his mental game. At the time Goossen described him as a 23-year-old who was "becoming a man" ahead of the fight that the Mexican American easily won against Emmanuel Tagoe. Goossen also worked with García on his knockout victory over Javier Fortuna."
"When he parted ways with Goossen, Garcia hired Derrick James to prepare him for his 2023 win over Oscar Duarte. He continued to work with James during his victory over Devin Haney, which was reversed to a no contest because Garcia tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug. The day before the fight, Garcia failed to make weight, so he already had lost the opportunity to win the WBC super-lightweight title."
Ryan Garcia will challenge Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title on Feb. 21 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Joe Goossen previously trained Garcia in 2022, focusing on boxing skills and mental preparation, and later worked with Barrios, reversing their trainer-fighter relationship. Garcia called Goossen a "traitor," while Goossen said coaching decisions reflect business. Garcia worked with Derrick James after splitting with Goossen and had a 2023 victory later ruled a no contest after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug; he also failed to make weight and served a one-year suspension. Barrios can solidify championship credibility with a win.
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