Gervonta Davis vs Hector Luis Garcia highlights: Boxing News: The first significant boxing match of 2023 ultimately took place on this day, and it featured two of the finest fighters in the sport: Hector Luis Garcia and Gervonta Davis. Given how many people are watching it, it was intriguing to see what the first major event had to offer. And it was a rewarding experience with every card on the match having the thrill and excitement in their struggle, with the exception of the co-main event. Follow Gervonta Davis vs Hector Luis Garcia live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
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Gervonta Davis vs Hector Luis Garcia live: ‘Tank’ remains undefeated as he overpowered Gracia in the main event
Every boxing fan in Washington, D.C. was glued to the Capital One Arena as two incredibly skilled fighters battled. When it comes to prowess, Davis is the seasoned, aggressive puncher who is now ranked No. 2 in the lightweight division. In contrast, Garcia’s exceptional talent and physical prowess have allowed him to accomplish his success as an Olympian and a world champion. Therefore, it was an event that everyone had their eyes fixed on.
Gervonta Davis vs Hector Luis Garcia highlights: Gervonta Davis defeated Hector Garcia and remains undefeated: match-by-match updates and results
Not to forget that they were both unbeaten, so even though it wasn’t a title match, the stake of being unbeaten was on the line. Where Davis managed to maintain his status as undefeated and kept his record intact. For those who didn’t watch the fight, it began in classic Davis fashion with the fighter actually observing Gracia and eating his punches in the earlier rounds.
Moreover, neither boxer really tried any major punches until the third round, when Gracia started the round with a punch right to the body and appeared aggressive. Following that, both boxers began to demonstrate their skill with their strikes, and from the third to the sixth round, it was simply the two men striking each other one after the other. Later, Davis put Gracia’s unbeaten record to a halt.
What caused Gracia to lose the fight?
Many people expected Davis to easily win this match, but Gracia came prepared and showed his talent from the first to the sixth rounds. He later disproved many people’s assumptions in the seventh round with a stunning blow. Davis afterward made him exposed in front of the packed arena after flinging back with hooks.
IT'S OVER 😳@Gervontaa scores the TKO win over Garcia to remain unbeaten.#DavisGarcia pic.twitter.com/n9b4Cbr9Le
— All the Smoke Boxing (@atsboxing) January 8, 2023
Davis then gave it his everything and demonstrated his class. But the show had to stop due to the disturbance in the audience, which prevented the eighth round from continuing.
After that, landing hooks on his face, Gracia got into trouble he seemed lost and it was visible that after one more shot, he will be passed but as the round got over the fight was stopped. However, it was all enough for Gracia, as he got injured and didn’t get up after being taken in the corner. And later he was announced as the winner of the bout.
Full fight card- Results
MAIN EVENT: Gervonta Davis [Won] vs Hector Luis Garcia–for WBA lightweight title -TKO
Jaron Ennis [Won] vs Karen Chukhadzhian–for Interim IBF Welterweight Title – UD
Rashidi Ellis vs Roiman Villa [Won] – MD
Demetrius Andrade [Won] vs Demond Nicholson- UD
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