“I was fighting at 125 pounds when I was 15 years old... then became a champion at 126 pounds at 25 years old.”

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The speaker is emphasizing how early he began competing and how long it took for him to reach championship level. The quote highlights steady progress over time, with a move from youth fighting to becoming a champion years later.

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Originally said in English.

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About Mikey Garcia

American former professional boxer

Mikey Garcia, born Miguel Angel Garcia Cortez, is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2006 to 2021. He held world titles in four weight classes, from featherweight to light welterweight, and also fought once for the IBF welterweight title. He built his career across several divisions, moving up through the weights while collecting championships along the way. His name is most closely associated with sustained success at a range of classes, and with a later challenge at welterweight after he had already established himself as a multi-division champion.

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