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On April 22, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA, the long-awaited fight between Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Ryan “King Ry” Garcia took place, a bout that was dubbed “It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This.” In the first round, Garcia came out aggressively, but Davis used his swift movements and excellent defense. In the second round, Davis landed a precise left punch that knocked Garcia down, though Garcia quickly got back up and continued fighting. In the seventh round, Davis delivered a powerful body shot to Garcia, knocking him down again. Garcia couldn’t get up in time, and the referee counted to 10, declaring Davis the winner by knockout. The result: Davis won by knockout in the seventh round, claiming the WBA (Regular) and WBC Interim Lightweight titles. With a record of 29-0 (27 knockouts), Davis confidently stated after the fight, “I’m definitely the face of boxing.” This victory not only proved Davis’s ability but also solidified him as one of the best fighters of his era.
