Ryan Garcia (21-0, 18 KOs) had to beat the main knockdown of his occupation to grab an absolute thriller in opposition to Olympic gold medalist and two-time world lightweight title challenger Luke Campbell (20-4 16 KOs).
In entrance of 6,000 followers at American Airlines Center in Dallas, the 22-year-stale rising superstar changed into floored by Campbell in the second round on a heavy left hand. Garcia recovered from that shot and damage Campbell in opposition to the discontinuance of round 5 in what changed into a extremely compelling contest. Then in round seven, Garcia uncorked a wrong left to the liver that can maybe maybe build Campbell down on a knee… then both knees, then unable to get properly in time. A dramatic turnaround and a knockout grab that puts Garcia in line for a title shot versus WBC champion Devin Haney (25-0, 15 KOs), who twice beat him in the US amateurs.
See the highlights below, including the spectacular compose that solidifies Garcia as more than enticing hype.
