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Super-featherweight Ryan Garner is facing the “biggest test” of his career this weekend when he fights the undefeated Archie Sharp at London’s O2 Arena. <\/b><\/p>\n
The 26-year-old boxer, nicknamed ‘The Piranha’, is also unbeaten with an impressive professional record of 15-0 – but his career path has been far from smooth.<\/p>\n
A number of injuries have halted his progress. In 2017, Garner crashed into a parked car while driving under the influence of a recreational substance.<\/p>\n
He was suspended by the British Boxing Board of Control, as well as being ordered to do unpaid work and given a driving ban by the courts.<\/p>\n
“I got led down a wrong path,” Garner told BBC Sport.<\/p>\n
“In the years since, my daughter\u2019s been born, and I\u2019ve got another on the way, so that’s kept me so focused and grounded.<\/p>\n
“I was very young at the time of that incident, and now I\u2019m a lot more mature. I do everything for my family\u2019s future now. <\/p>\n
“If I didn\u2019t sort my life out, then I don\u2019t know what I\u2019d do, so I’m glad I have.”<\/p>\n
The Southampton man has focused on rebuilding his career, growing a fanbase in his home city, and continuing to impress in the ring with a string of wins, including eight knockouts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n