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Davis Stops Garcia in Round 8; Claims Lightweight Supremacy
Garcia Slow Start Costs Him Fight
Davis Dominates Late, Scores Knockdown
Gervonta Davis made a statement in the boxing world on Saturday night, stopping Ryan Garcia in the eighth round of their highly anticipated catchweight fight. The win gives Davis the lightweight championship and solidifies his status as one of the best in the division.
Garcia started the fight well, but Davis began to take over in the fourth round. Davis landed a few hard shots in the fifth and sixth rounds, and Garcia began to show signs of fatigue. In the eighth round, Davis landed a devastating left hook that sent Garcia to the canvas.
Garcia was unable to continue, and Davis was declared the winner by knockout. With the win, Davis improves his record to 28-0, with 26 knockouts. Garcia falls to 23-1, with 19 knockouts. The fight was a huge win for Davis, and it sets up a possible future showdown with Devin Haney, the undisputed lightweight champion.
Here are the details of the fight:
- Date: April 15, 2023
- Start time: 9:00 PM ET
- Tickets: $500-$2,000
- PPV price: $79.99
- Odds: Davis -1200, Garcia +1000
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