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Ryan Garcia vs Luke Campbell

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Ryan Garcia vs. Luke Campbell was a 2021 professional boxing match for the interim WBC lightweight title at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Campbell knocked Garcia down in the second round, marking the first time Garcia was knocked down in his professional career. Garcia recovered and won the fight by a knockout in the seventh round, securing the interim title with a body shot.

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How did Ryan Garcia knock out Luke Campbell?

Garcia stopped Campbell with a devastating left hook to the body in the seventh round. Remarkably, Garcia had to recover from a knockdown in the second round, the first time he had been knocked down in his professional career, before rallying for the stoppage.

What title did Ryan Garcia win by beating Luke Campbell?

Garcia won the interim WBC lightweight title with the victory. The fight, held in early 2021, represented Garcia's first significant step up to elite-level competition after building his profile largely through social media fame and showcase bouts.

Was Luke Campbell's fight against Ryan Garcia his last professional bout?

Yes, the Garcia fight proved to be Campbell's final professional appearance, as he announced his retirement later in 2021. The 2012 Olympic gold medalist had previously challenged for world titles against Jorge Linares and Vasyl Lomachenko but never won a full world championship.

How good was Luke Campbell's amateur career before he fought Ryan Garcia?

Campbell won bantamweight gold at the 2012 London Olympics, making him one of Britain's most decorated amateur boxers. That Olympic pedigree gave him the technical foundation that allowed him to compete at world level against fighters like Lomachenko, Linares, and Garcia throughout his professional career.

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