Gervonta Davis Stops Ryan Garcia with Seventh-Round Body Shot
Knockout Punch Ends Highly Anticipated Las Vegas Bout
Davis Dominates in Punch Stats Despite Garcia's Aggressive Approach
LAS VEGAS -- After months of verbal sparring and social media build-up, Gervonta Davis delivered a decisive blow in the seventh round of his highly anticipated bout with Ryan Garcia, ending the fight by TKO with a brutal body shot.
Despite a valiant effort from "The Flash" Garcia, Davis's power and precision proved too much to handle. According to Compubox's punch statistics, Davis landed a total of 35 of 103 punches, including 34 body shots, while Garcia managed to connect with 39 of his 164 attempted punches, resulting in a staggering 239 total punches thrown.
The non-title catchweight bout at 136 lbs, which aired on DAZN PPV and Showtime PPV, was billed as "It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This" and lived up to the hype. Garcia, known for his lightning-fast hands and aggressive style, was unable to match the power and efficiency of Davis, who remained composed and targeted the body throughout the fight.
The victory solidifies Davis's status as one of boxing's rising stars and raises questions about Garcia's future as a top contender. While Garcia showed flashes of his potential, Davis's dominance has forced many to reassess their expectations for the young fighter.
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