Ryan García wins his most difficult fight by knockout and goes crazy in the ring with Canelo Álvarez
The Californian, who was sent to the canvas for the first time in his career, knocked out Briton Luke Campbell in Dallas
Ryan Garcia celebrates his knockout win over Luke Campbell with madness.
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Ryan García , who is set to become boxing’s new “Golden Boy,” had a difficult test Saturday in Dallas when he faced Luke Campbell, who sent him to the canvas in the second round. But the young Californian fighter recovered and ended up winning by knockout.
The charismatic fighter from 22 year-old, who said he had never visited the mat in his career, earned the win by TKO in the round 7 after a powerful hook to the body from the British, who doubled up with delayed effect and could not continue.
Garcia improved to 21 – 0 with 18 knockouts, while Campbell was left with 20 – 4 and was knocked out for the first time in his career. “That was the strongest blow I have ever received. I tried to get up, but I couldn’t ”, he said.
Little After the victory was consummated, García went to hug with Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez , even jumping with his legs around the Guadalajara fighter as a demonstration of joy. García usually trains with the redhead and they are good friends.
Later, the now-interim World Boxing Council lightweight champion said he wants in face Gervonta Davis, the protégé of Floyd Mayweather Jr., who r recently knocked out Leo Santa Cruz .
The fight was played before about 6, 000 Spectators at the Dallas Mavericks arena.
