Former WBO Africa Featherweight Champion John Abaja Laryea has completed intensive training at California’s renowned Robert Garcia Boxing Gym, sharing insights on Omashi TV’s The Big Fight Night.
The undefeated Ghanaian boxer (14-0-1) described the experience as transformative, thanking manager Samuel Anim Addo, coach Carl Lokko of Accra’s Bronx Boxing Club, and American promoter Peter Khan for facilitating the opportunity.
Laryea emphasized the discipline required for international success, advising Ghanaian prospects: “If you are told to sleep early, you should comply because you need to rest well and train well.” He noted the gym’s culture of “unity, ambition, and perseverance” under Garcia—a former IBF junior lightweight champion and two-time Trainer of the Year awardee. The gym is celebrated for instilling championship mentality through rigorous, respect-driven training regimes.
With his WBO Africa title now contested by Nigerian boxers following his US bout, Laryea revealed his team is planning his next championship campaign. The California training aimed to refine his skills for higher-level competition, leveraging Garcia’s expertise in developing multi-division champions like his brother Mikey Garcia. Laryea recounted being welcomed into the gym’s professional family with the affirmation: “You belong here.”