2023-04-23 10:39:21
American Gervonta Davis defeated compatriot Ryan Garcia by knockout in a title-less fight that was sold out on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena near Las Vegas. Davis, nicknamed “Tank”, had sent Garcia to the mat for the first time in the second round, using his left hook to manhandle his opponent.
In the seventh round, the false leg (left-handed) lodged a new powerful blow from the left, this time to the body of his opponent. After staggering, Garcia collapsed to one knee and failed to recover before the count ended.
“I wanted to get up but I couldn’t”
“I thought he was going to get up,” said Davis, who looked very comfortable and thus won his 29th victory, including 27 by knockout, in as many fights. “I wanted to get up, but I couldn’t,” acknowledged Garcia, who suffered his first defeat in 24 fights. Known for his spectacular knockouts, the Californian was rather enterprising, but discovered himself too much against the counter expert Davis.
Although not at stake, the clash generated a lot of interest and attracted many celebrities, as it pitted two undefeated fighters face to face. “The job isn’t done until I retire, so I’m going to lay low, stay humble and keep working,” said Davis, who was crowned champion in three different categories (super- feather, light and super-light).
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