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Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia: A High-Stakes Lightweight Showdown

The Gervonta%20Davis vs. Ryan%20Garcia fight was one of the most highly anticipated boxing matches of 2023. It took place on April 22, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight was contested at a catchweight of 136 pounds.

Key Details and Outcome:

• Winner: Gervonta Davis via 7th round knockout
• How the fight ended: Davis caught Garcia with a perfectly timed left hook to the body, causing Garcia to take a knee and ultimately be unable to beat the count.
• Significance: The fight represented a clash between two of boxing's biggest young stars, both undefeated at the time (Garcia only officially suffering his first professional loss in the fight). It had significant implications for the lightweight division's pecking order.
• Pre-fight Hype: The fight was preceded by intense promotional build-up, marked by trash talk and social media sparring between the two fighters.

Contractual%20Agreements: Several contractual stipulations made this fight interesting:

• Rehydration Clause: A rehydration clause limited how much Garcia could gain back between the weigh-in and the fight, reportedly capping him at 10 pounds.
• Catchweight: The 136-pound catchweight was negotiated, as Davis typically fights at 135 and Garcia often at 140.
• Purse Split: Details surrounding the purse split were closely guarded, but it was widely assumed that Davis received a larger share due to his status as the "A-side" fighter.