Davis defeats Garcia in highly anticipated boxing match
Garcia stopped in sixth round
Davis retains WBA lightweight title
In a battle of undefeated superstars in the primes of their careers, Gervonta "Tank" Davis stopped Ryan "King" Garcia in the sixth round on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Davis, who retained his WBA lightweight title, dropped Garcia twice in the fight, once in the second round and again in the sixth round. The second knockdown came from a devastating left hook that sent Garcia crashing to the canvas. Garcia was unable to beat the 10-count and Davis was declared the winner by knockout.
The victory was a major statement for Davis, who is now considered one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world. It was also a disappointing setback for Garcia, who was seen as a rising star in the sport. Garcia had won all 23 of his previous fights, 19 of them by knockout. He was also the mandatory challenger for Davis's WBA lightweight title.
The fight was a highly anticipated event, with tickets selling out in minutes. It was also one of the most bet-on fights in recent memory. Davis was a heavy favorite going into the fight, but Garcia had a large number of supporters who believed he could pull off the upset. In the end, it was Davis who proved to be the better fighter on the night.
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