Gervonta Davis vs Hector Garcia FULL FIGHT: January 7, 2023 | PBC on Showtime PPV
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Published 2024-01-08
The Baltimore-native Davis delighted the 19,731 fans in attendance as he methodically broke down the previously unbeaten Garcia, before hurting him badly with his vaunted left hand late in the eighth round. Visibly shaken on his way back to the corner, Garcia stayed on his stool as the bell for round nine rang. Moments later, his trainer Bob Santos advised referee Albert Earl Brown to stop the fight, with the official stoppage coming 13 seconds into round nine.
“I was a little surprised he didn’t come out,” said Davis. “But I knew he was hurt bad but he’s a fighter and he didn’t want to show it. I knew he was hurt though.”
“When I got the shot to my head in the final round, that’s when I couldn’t see from my eye,” said Garcia, who owns the WBA Super Featherweight World Title. “I didn’t know where I was when he hit me with that shot. My vision is back but my head still hurts. I couldn’t see from my right eye. It was going well up until that point. I was picking my shots.”
The two champions jockeyed for position over the first three rounds before Davis got the fans back on their feet with a series of hard power shots late in round four. Garcia displayed a solid straight left hand that he employed to counter the speed of Davis’ jabs, and was the busier fighter according to CompuBox, throwing 345 punches to Davis’ 239.
However, it was Davis’ effective and efficient attack, which built as the fight went on, that helped him take control of the fight. After landing only four power punches in the first three rounds, Davis connected on 69 in rounds four through eight.
“I wasn’t throwing a lot of shots in the beginning because I was trying to beat him mentally,” said Davis. “I was trying to trick him with my hands and my eyes and things like that because he’s a tough fighter. I had to bait him.”
The victory was Davis’ fifth successful defense of his WBA Lightweight Title, and one that the judges saw him in control of throughout, as he led 79-73 on two cards and 78-74 on the third. After the fight, Davis sent a message to his fellow unbeaten rival Ryan Garcia, as the two near a previously announced blockbuster clash this spring.
“God willing I’m ready for the fight with Ryan Garcia,” said Davis. “It’s scheduled for April. I’m here. He’s been training. He’s been talking. And let’s see who’s really about that.”
In the co-main event, rising welterweight star Jaron “Boots” Ennis (30-0, 27 KOs) cruised to a unanimous decision over Karen Chukhadzhian (21-2, 11 KOs) to earn the vacant Interim IBF Welterweight Title after going 12 rounds for the first time by the score of 120-108 three times.
“I learned to just take my time and to not rush anything,” said Ennis. “I’m glad I went 12 rounds. It felt great. I felt I was in the best shape. I just needed to throw a little more punches. I should have got him out of there.”
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All Comments (21)
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I like how when tank finally figures you out he turns back into that brawler and walks you down
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This dude got Philippians 4:13 and an OnlyFans ad on his shorts ... this generation got a new level of dysfunction
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I remember when this fight happened someone said After that last hit Hector was so confused he was walking to tank corner to figure out what happened 😅
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Going to a boxing event just to get kicked out cause you started a fight in the crowd lmao
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This fight was a perfect illustration of what Teddy Atlas said: Tank knows the right key to open every door. All he has to do is look through that keychain.
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Gervonta Is Just A Complete Fighter His IQ Is Crazy & He Can Knock U Out From Rounds 1-12 My Favorite Fighter Of This Era💯🐐
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We are gonna see tank box like we’ve never seen before. Once he fights Frank Martin all the haters 🤐. Truth is….it’s not as easy of a fight as all the casuals think it is. Frank Martin is nice. Plus he’s a southpaw. He may bring out the Tank Coach Calvin been talking about. CANT WAIT FOR IT 🦍
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I love Gervonta Tank Davis!! My favorite fighter of this time; he has so much talent & hard work that’s makes him better all the time!!
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This Garcia brought a better fight and was way better than the other Garcia
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Gervonta is too humble as a boxer, that's what makes me like him.
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Yea, my man said it. Gervonta slip game really underrated. He can sit in that pocket w/ the same composure as he is outside of it.
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I've been waaaaaiitng for this full fight! Thank you PBC!
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Tank fights get the most views..
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34:09 I like how they both looked to the crowd at the same time 😂
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The respect to the other team was awesome. Tank is one if the greatest
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I like this Tank , coming forward , throwing shots countering , putting pressure weather it’s mentally or physically.
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Thank you for this..Tank looked like he was in a sparring session as though he was working on things..saw a lot of nuances from him..saw him go orthodox also.. highly highly skilled young man and he disguises his power beautifully.. excellent A plus fighter
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Tank is so talented man, i still dont understand why PBC is not giving him the fights that make him the real undisputed champion and the face of boxing
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Scary sport, "I can't see, I can't see". These warriors are putting their lives on the line to fight. May God protect them
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Blessed to have been at this fight!! Beautiful performance by tank. Showed he can box and be swift if he chooses too
