Ryan Garcia vs. Fortuna: A Tale of Two Knockdowns
Garcia Knocked Down Twice, Fortuna Four Times Before Being Counted Out
Ryan Garcia and Joseph "JoJo" Diaz Jr. faced off in a highly anticipated lightweight bout on Saturday night. Garcia, the WBC interim lightweight champion, was looking to extend his unbeaten record, while Diaz was hoping to upset the odds and claim the title.
Garcia Down in Rounds Two and Seven
Garcia started the fight strong, but Diaz quickly found his rhythm and began to land some heavy shots. In the second round, Diaz knocked Garcia down with a left hook. Garcia was able to get back up and continue fighting, but he was clearly shaken.
Diaz continued to pressure Garcia in the following rounds, and in the seventh round, he landed another left hook that sent Garcia crashing to the canvas. Garcia was able to beat the count again, but he was clearly in trouble.
Fortuna Down in Rounds Four, Five, and Six, Counted Out
In the fourth round, Garcia finally started to turn the tide of the fight. He landed a flurry of punches that sent Diaz to the canvas. Diaz was able to get up, but he was clearly dazed.
Garcia continued to dominate the fight in the following rounds, and in the fifth round, he landed a right uppercut that sent Diaz down for the second time. Diaz was able to get up again, but he was clearly on the verge of being knocked out.
In the sixth round, Garcia landed a devastating left hook that sent Diaz crashing to the canvas for the third time. This time, Diaz was unable to get up, and the referee stopped the fight, giving Garcia a knockout victory.
Garcia's victory is a major statement in the lightweight division. He is now one of the top fighters in the world, and he is on the cusp of becoming a superstar.
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