In the main event of the evening at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California the WBA super featherweight champion Gervonta Davis (21-0, 20 KOs) stopped former world champion Hugo Ruiz (39-5, 33 KOs) in the opening round, successfully defending his title. Davis cornered Ruiz, unloading a straight left and following up with a right hook that sent Ruiz to the canvas. When Ruiz got up, he staggered and was in no condition to continue. Referee Jack Reiss stopped the fight at 2:59.
Davis vs Ruiz. Full fight video
Andrew Karlov
Feb. 10, 2019, 3:12 a.m.
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