yan Garcia fought again from an early knockdown to cease Britain’s Luke Campbell and declare the vacant WBC interim light-weight title in Dallas.
Extremely-rated American Garcia was floored for the primary time in his 21-fight profession with round 90 seconds remaining within the second spherical of Saturday night time’s eagerly-anticipated conflict on the American Airways Middle after being caught flush by an enormous left hand.
Nevertheless, the 22-year-old confirmed great resilience to recuperate from that unfamiliar setback and supply a well timed reminder of his personal formidable energy as he went on to seal a powerful seventh-round stoppage.
It was a thunderous left hook to the ribs that finally did for Campbell and despatched the 2012 Olympic gold medalist sinking to his knees, the place he stayed for the referee’s 10 rely – a punch paying homage to the good Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, who was at ringside and celebrated with coaching accomplice Garcia after his victory.
The undefeated Garcia is now the obligatory challenger for Devin Haney’s WBC crown, although there may even be growing clamour for ‘The Flash’ to battle Gervonta Davis subsequent as one of the thrilling divisions in boxing takes centre stage.
“Devin Haney’s going to be that opponent, after all I wish to battle him,” Garcia advised DAZN after his victory over Campbell, with Haney additionally within the crowd.
“I wish to battle Tank [Davis] first after all, however it’s what it’s. If we will make Devin, let’s make Devin. Why not? Let’s go.”
Reacting to the primary stoppage lack of his profession, Campbell wrote on social media: “Properly I’m truthfully coronary heart damaged, I actually wished to deliver the win again for you all. I’m sorry for that.
“I hope you all loved the battle. Should take my hat off to @KingRyanG, effectively performed and an enormous future forward for him. I want him all the very best.”