Ryan Garcia made a triumphant return to the ring, delivering an eighth-round knockout to Oscar Duarte at the Toyota Center in Houston. The victory comes as a much-needed redemption for Garcia, who faced adversity both inside and outside the ring in recent months.
The bout showcased the "King Ry" that fans had come to know before his defeat to Gervonta Davis in April. Garcia, now under the tutelage of Derrick James in Dallas, exhibited the prowess that earned him respect in the boxing world with previous victories over Luke Campbell and Javier Fortuna.
Garcia's journey back to glory wasn't without its challenges. Parting ways with trainer Joe Goossen, relocating from Los Angeles to Dallas, and navigating a turbulent relationship with Golden Boy Promotions added layers of complexity to his comeback narrative.
Against Duarte, Garcia displayed a combination of stick-and-move boxing and powerful punches, controlling the fight with a varied arsenal. Duarte, a tough Mexican with limited skills, struggled to contend with Garcia's movement and precise strikes. Despite a brief resurgence from Duarte in the middle rounds, Garcia's superior technique prevailed.
Arman Tsarukyan beats Beneil Dariush with a brutal finish
Arman Tsarukyan announced his arrival as a force to be reckoned with in the lightweight division by delivering a lightning-fast knockout to Beneil Dariush in just 64 seconds in the UFC Austin main event.
Long hailed as a prospect destined for the title, Tsarukyan seized the opportunity to showcase his talents against a top-ranked opponent, and he did so with undeniable flair. From the moment the fight began, Tsarukyan exuded confidence, trading shots with Dariush on the feet.
The finishing sequence was a thing of beauty – a knee that narrowly missed its mark, swiftly followed by a thunderous right hand that sent Dariush's head spinning, ultimately crashing him to the canvas. Tsarukyan wasted no time, unleashing a barrage of follow-up shots until the referee deemed it enough, bringing the fight to a halt at a mere 1:04 in the opening round.
Mike Perry stops win Alvarez at BKFC 56
Mike Perry claimed the title of the new "King of Violence" at BKFC 56, dethroning former UFC champion Eddie Alvarez in a thrilling headliner that ended with Alvarez's corner throwing in the towel after the second round.
Perry, now boasting an impressive 4-0 record in BKFC, displayed unwavering resilience as he absorbed Alvarez's relentless strikes with apparent ease while retaliating with his own punishing blows. The fast-paced and intense four-minute battle left no doubt about Perry's dominance in the ring.
Post-fight, Perry expressed his desire for more high-profile challenges, and none other than Conor McGregor found himself in the crosshairs. The self-proclaimed "King of Violence" wasted no time calling out the biggest name in the UFC, citing his victory over Alvarez, whom McGregor had previously fought for a world title.