May 2023 13

Q & A with Elise Garcia

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The UCA #1 ranked Elise Garcia, Long Beach Police Dept is in training camp preparing to square off with 3rd ranked Denise Guerrero, San Bernardino Police Dept for the Masters UCA Welterweight title.
Garcia was able to squeeze in a few minutes between work and training to answer a few questions about training camp and the upcoming fight.
 
UCA – What gym do you train at and who is your coach?
EG – Long Beach Police Academy with Walter Lavarro and in the Fullerton area with Howie Vitasa.
 
UCA – How many days a week are you training for this fight?
EG – Five
 
UCA – Has your training and preparation for this fight been any different from your previous fights?
EG – Less time to prepare
 
UCA – How has the process been preparing for this fight with work, family and training fitting into your schedule?
EG – Very difficult. Feels like not enough time in the day but somehow I get it done.
 
UCA – What do you feel is your strongest weapon in the ring?
EG – Cross and cardio
 
UCA – Are you feeling more pressure in this fight compared to your other fights?
EG – Yes, coming off a loss isn’t ideal.
 
UCA – If you feel the fight is close going into the 3rd round will you come out hard looking to push the pace and land something hard to win the round?
EG – Most definitely, I showed that in my last fight.
 
UCA – Do you feel you will have to put on your best performance to beat Guerrero and win the title?
EG – I do.  She has more experience.  I heard she is technical, very fit, and southpaw.  I am looking forward to the challenge and appreciate her taking the fight.
 
UCA – What will be your ring walk song?
EG – I don’t know yet but I always like something with a good beat.
 
UCA – Have you envisioned in your mind how the fight ends?
EG – Just want to put on a good show and improve from my last fight…oh and a belt would be nice 😉
 
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