Gervonta Davis outlcasses Ryan Garcia to remain unbeaten
Gervonta Davis within the inexperienced and purple trunks reacts after defeating Ryan Garcia within the black trunks by knockout within the seventh spherical throughout their catchweight bout at T-Cell Enviornment on April 22, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Al Bello/Getty Photos/AFP
Unbeaten Gervonta Davis handed Ryan Garcia the primary defeat of his profession on Saturday, stopping the Californian with a paralyzing physique shot within the seventh spherical of their marquee battle in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Davis, who has received 5 world titles in three weight courses, added one other spotlight reel knockout to his assortment as he improved to 29-0 with 27 knockouts.
Garcia was making the working within the second spherical when Davis drilled him with a left overhand counterpunch to ship him to the canvas.
The knockout blow was blindingly quick as Davis took benefit of an advancing Garcia, touchdown one other heavy left to Garcia’s ribcage.
After staggering again, Garcia steadied and tried to sq. up earlier than dropping to at least one knee — unable to rise earlier than referee Thomas Taylor counted to 10.
“It was shot,” Davis mentioned. “I believed he was going to stand up. I used to be taking a look at him, making an attempt to inform him ‘stand up.’
“And he simply shook his head.”
There was no title on the road, nor any battle for dominance within the 135- or 140-pound courses.
However the battle at a 136-pound catchweight, which headlined a pay-per-view card and drew an enthusiastic, celebrity-studded crowd to the T-Cell Enviornment, lived as much as the hype generated by the conflict of unbeatens.
Gervonta Davis within the inexperienced and purple trunks reacts after defeating Ryan Garcia within the black trunks by knockout within the seventh spherical throughout their catchweight bout at T-Cell Enviornment on April 22, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Al Bello/Getty Photos/AFP
“I’m the face of boxing,” mentioned Davis, who had by no means headlined a pay-per-view card regardless of incomes world titles at super-featherweight, light-weight and tremendous light-weight.
“I simply noticed Rihanna carry out on the Tremendous Bowl and I used to be like that was going to be me at some point, and right here we’re,” he mentioned.
“It undoubtedly matches the dream. However the job’s by no means finished til I retire. So I’m going to maintain my head down, keep humble and proceed to work.”
Garcia, in the meantime, must return to the drafting board after falling to 23-1 with 19 knockouts.
The 24-year-old’s hand pace and punching energy make him a formidable opponent, and his huge social media presence has made him a mainstream superstar, however he has but to earn a top-flight world title.
After a testy build-up to the bout, Garcia was gracious in defeat, calling it “an honor” to be within the ring with Davis.
“He simply caught me with shot,” Garcia mentioned. “I simply couldn’t get well. Snuck beneath me and caught me good.”
He mentioned he didn’t wish to elaborate, however when requested agreed he couldn’t breathe.
“I used to be going to get again up, however I simply couldn’t stand up,” he mentioned.
RELATED STORIES
Your subscription couldn’t be saved. Please strive once more.
Your subscription has been profitable.
Learn Subsequent
Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get entry to The Philippine Day by day Inquirer & different 70+ titles, share as much as 5 devices, hearken to the information, obtain as early as 4am & share articles on social media. Name 896 6000.
For suggestions, complaints, or inquiries, contact us.
