Matthysse preps for Garcia in Indio!

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Lucas “The Machine” Matthysse has been preparing for his highly anticipated Jr. welterweight scrap with WBC champ Danny Garcia in the desert community of Indio California.

“I’m in California. More than anything else, I’m here to get used to the climate. I’m going to finish up my sparring here. It’s my last phase of training. I just want to get used to the difference in the climate before I go for my fight.” says Matthysse “Training in the desert is going to help a lot. I’m going to take a few easy days just to get acclimated. Obviously, the desert air and heat is very similar to Las Vegas.’’

Matthysse is not taking his opponent lightly and even declined to participate in a mini promotional tour leading up to the fight.

“It was going to interfere with my preparation; and that is basically the reason. My preparation is very important.’’

While in Indio the Argentinian has been getting work from a number of up and coming prospects and Palm Springs native Timothy Bradley.

“Obviously, (Bradley) has got very good speed and experience, and that’s going to help a lot. Conditioning is a key. That’s no secret. Danny will be in good condition, so will I. If you get hit, you have to be in good condition. ’’

Though his KO ratio sits at an astounding 86.5%, Matthysse says that he’ll be ready for anything and has prepared to go the distance.

“Nothing worries me. I’ve trained very hard and I’m ready for anything. (Being so) very well prepared is what gives me the confidence. I’m not only ready for 12 rounds, I’m ready for 15.”

Presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, Matthysse vs. Garcia will be the co-feature to “The One: Mayweather vs. Canelo” on September 14th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and televised on Showtime pay-per-view.