Gervonta Davis took 28 wins with 26 knockdowns in Washington DC, leaving Hector Luis Garcia his first loss on his record.
The main event in Washington DC got off to a slow start – a direct contrast to the fireworks promise from the first bell of ‘Tank’ before the battle. His deliberate approach to the talented and often awkward Garcia showed a maturity that was different from his character during his fight week, and paid off in the long run.
Garcia made it to the third round and could argue that on the scoreboard, but Davis has been showing his class ever since – scoring and making some good plays.
The match was stopped in the 8th round when a crowd fight broke out. As it continued, ‘The Tank’ caught its opponent with some massive left-handers, the last of which really sent Garcia wobble.
ELECTRIC TANK 💥
Gervonta stopped Hector Garcia after this attack made Garcia unable to play in the 9th round #DavisGarcia@Gervontaapic.twitter.com/bnwgWTnema
– UK Boxing (@Boxing_UK_) January 8, 2023
Davis didn’t have time to get the job done before the bell rang, but it didn’t matter in the end. Garcia told his cornerer he ‘couldn’t see’ and decided not to return to his stool – official injury time was 13 seconds in the 9th inning. ‘Tanks on all three cards. point.
Tanks hit different. 28-0, 26 KOs. You know who’s next 💨 @Gervontaa#DavisGarciapic.twitter.com/1FVrM1iszJ
– BOXRAW (@BOXRAW) January 8, 2023
Garcia later told the broadcast that, after filming the scene, he had no idea where he was, confirming that the decision not to go ahead in ninth place was the right one.
The ‘tank’ – after his signature upside-down from the top rope – explains his measured effort and continue discussion about Ryan Garcia the fight.
“When I caught him, I knew he was seriously injured. He’s a fighter so he doesn’t want to show it, but I know he’s injured.”
“I tried to beat him mentally, I tried to fool him with my hands and eyes. He’s a talented fighter, so I had to lure him in. [Southpaws bother me] a bit, because I don’t fight them often, but that’s part of the game.”
“God willing, man. I’m ready for the fight [with Ryan Garcia]. It is scheduled for April. I’m here. He’s practicing, he’s talking. Let’s see who really ’bout that. I am ready. I’ll be in the gym.”
All goes well, the two undefeated superstars will meet in Las Vegas on April 15.
Elsewhere on the card, highly regarded and highly regarded player, Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, has come this far for the first time in his professional playing career. The welterweight, who is currently aiming for a hit on Errol Spence Jr, defeated the elusive Karen Chukhadzhian by 120-108 on all three scorecards.
Demetrius Andrade is back in action after 14 months for his first competition in the super middleweight division. He knocked out Demond Nicholson three times on his way to a decisive unanimous victory.
