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Garcia out to prove himself

Image: Danny Garcia: Determined to prove he is the world's best light-welterweight

Danny Garcia has no qualms being the underdog in Saturday's WBC light-welterweight title fight with Amir Khan in Las Vegas.

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American full of confidence ahead of Las Vegas showdown

Danny Garcia has no qualms being the underdog in Saturday's WBC light-welterweight title fight with Amir Khan in Las Vegas. The 24-year-old American accepts his Bolton-born opponent has the bigger reputation, although that is not stopping him from backing himself. Garcia, who will have a big travelling support from Philadelphia, is determined to show that he is the world's best light-welterweight. The champion looked in relaxed mood ahead of the big title fight, stating he planned on having 'fun' in the ring with Khan.

Underdog

"I'm the underdog. I've got to prove to the world that I'm the best 140lbs fighter," he told Sky Sports. "That's why I took this fight and why I'm here. "He has the name. So it's only right for me to be the underdog because more people know his name than mine, but Saturday night we'll see who's the better man. "I know a lot of people from Philadelphia have come over to support me. Fans and family and they are here supporting me. "I'm going there, have fun and do what I do best and that's win. Be me, be swift!"

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