The much-anticipated bout Ryan Garcia vs Javier Fortuna took place on 16th July, 2022, we take a look at the the results, winner, full fight card score, purse, payout and highlights
When Ryan Garcia entered the ring, Javier Fortuna vowed to show that Garcia was overrated. Fortuna’s foresight proved to be inadequate, however, as Garcia dominated the fight from the off and shocked the spectators at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles by knocking Fortuna out in the sixth round.
Ryan Garcia vs Javier Fortuna Purse, Payout, PPV Share, Fight Winner, Full Undercard Results, Score And Highlights
The total amount of the purse for the Garcia vs Fortuna fight has not been officially announced but based on their recent salaries, payouts and earnings, we have estimated how much the fighters will earn from the fight.
Garcia will be receiving a guaranteed $1.5 million salary from Garcia vs Fortuna fight and will earn most of the PPV percentage, which can be 60-7-% of the PPV share. so, in total, he may earn $3.5-$4 million from this fight.
Fortuna will make $500,000 from Garcia vs Fortuna Purse and 30-40% of the total PPV share. In total, he will get up to $1 million salary.
On Saturday, July 16, 2022, the fight took place at The Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, United States. The WBC Junior Lightweight eliminator fight between Lamont Roach Jr. and Angel Rodriguez also featured on the same card as co-main event. The main card began at 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. BST, with Garcia vs Fortuna ring walks beginning at 11:00 p.m. CDT / 4:00 a.m. BST. The fight between Garcia and Fortuna was a 12-round lightweight Division match with a chance at Gervonta Davis’s title at stake. However, their 12-round battle, which had a 140-pound weight limit, was declared over at the 27-second mark of round six.
Javier Fortuna received the hammering that Ryan Garcia had promised on Saturday night. In the main event of a DAZN stream from Crypto.com Arena, the hard-hitting lightweight contender downed Fortuna three times enroute to a knockout in the sixth round. At 19 seconds into the sixth round, Garcia used a left hook to knock Fortuna to the ground for the third time. Referee Jerry Cantu then counted out Fortuna.
Full Fight Card Results
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- Ryan Garcia defeated Javier Fortuna: Lightweights
- Alexis Rocha won against Luis Veron: Welterweights
- Lamont Roach Jr. defeated Angel Rodriguez: WBA Junior Lightweight eliminator
- Ricardo Sandoval lost against David Jimenez: WBA Flyweight eliminator
- Oscar Collazo defeated Victorio Saludar: WBA Minimumweight eliminator
Ryan Garcia vs Javier Fortunaย Match Events & How it Unfolded?
Garcia made a strong first impression with a precise jab. The rapid jab gave way to piercing combinations. During the fourth round, the 23-year-old dropped Fortuna with a left hook to the body, forcing the tough Dominican fighter to fall to the ground and earn his first of three knockdowns on the evening. Garcia exploded a raking left hook across the jaw in the fifth round, appearing to take Fortuna’s breath away and leading to a second knockdown.
Fortuna was able to survive the fifth round hurricane. His corner forewarned him that the battle would be stopped if he didn’t put up a better fight. Garcia wasted no time in aiming the cannons and unleashing all of his rage on the Dominican. Fortuna receivedย a devastating left-right-left combo that culminated in a left hook to the temple before collapsing, and when he spotted the referee, he signaled to him with his eyes and a nod of the head that he didn’t want to continue.
Ryan Garcia vs Javier Fortuna Post-match Reactions and Next Fight for Garcia
Javier Fortuna (37-4-1, 26 KOs) was handily defeated by knockout in six rounds by Ryan Garcia (23-0, 19 KOs), who is now hoping for a shot at the world title. Ryan requested the fight against Gervonta Davis in the post-match interview. Garcia also stated that he is ready to fight against Davis at any division since he isn’t afraid of the champion.
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