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Is Ryan Garcia Focused?

Garcia doesn't fit the mold of a boxing superstar. While many talk about dominating the game for as long as they can, Garcia has been pretty adamant early in his career that he is planning on an early retirement from boxing.

He's previously mentioned being done with the Sweet Science when he turns 26.

When you're undefeated, those kinds of statements tend to go in one ear and out the other. But in light of his first loss, they've seemingly bubbled back to the surface.

Garcia and co-promoter Bernard Hopkins have gone back-and-forth over Hopkins hinting that a loss for Garcia could lead to him suggesting that Garcia walk away from the sport.

However, Garcia insists that a championship is still his goal. Bouncing back from a first loss is a mental hurdle that most boxers have to overcome, if Garcia has any doubts, they'll show up in this fight.

Have Garcia's Adjustments Made a Difference?

To Garcia's credit, the 25-year-old has made some adjustments. He parted ways with former trainer Joe Goossen and sought out Derrick James, a former Trainer of the Year winner.

James has made a difference for Errol Spence Jr., Jermell Charlo and Anthony Joshua. The trainer switch also necessitated a move from Los Angles to Texas which could aid in the re-focusing that needs to take place for Garica to reach his potential.

He believes the sacrifices are going to pay off for a championship reward.

"I want to become a champion," Garcia told Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. "Sometimes you need to lose and sometimes you need to hit rock bottom to realize the changes you need to make, and I think that's what's going to make me great and show people who I am is just how I bounce back. It's not easy to lose, but great champions come back."

Garcia can show that he's still serious about chasing those title with a dominant performance over Duarte on Saturday night.