After years of build-up, two of boxing’s most exciting and popular fighters went toe-to-toe in front of a sold-out crowd of 20,842 in Las Vegas.
In a matchup between two of the brightest young stars in boxing today, it was expected that Gervonta “Tank” Davis’ advantage in power would be the difference.
The three-time, five-division champion Davis (29-0, 27 KOs) emerging victorious after landing a powerful straight left hand to the body that caused a delayed reaction from Garcia (23-1, 19 KOs).
Davis landed a beautiful left hand to the body that forced Garcia to a knee where he was unable to continue.
Garcia (23-1, 19 KOs) was game throughout and landed a series of single power shots to get Davis’ attention, was unable to beat the count following a sneaky counter left hand to the body.
The 24-year-old social media star went down to one knee after a delayed reaction as blood flowed from his nose but couldn’t regroup as referee Thomas Taylor counted Garcia out just as he rose to his feet at 1:44 of Round 7.
As referee Thomas Taylor conducted his count, Garcia attempted to rise to his feet but was in pain and was counted out. It marked four consecutive knockouts for Davis, who owns the WBA Lightweight Title in addition to past conquests at super featherweight and super lightweight.
Davis, 28, who reunited with former promoter Floyd Mayweather before the fight, hugged his longtime mentor after the victory with a huge smile on his face.
Despite the narrative surrounding this fight that the winner might become the new face of the sport, Davis spent most of the promotion reminding media members he already is, which was hard to debate following his performance.
Despite the heavy trash talk between them, much of which centered upon the 10-pound rehydration clause that Davis mandated in the negotiation, both fighters embraced after the finish, which aligned with Davis’ pre-fight prediction of a seventh-round knockout.
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