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Garcia knocks Pinoy Duno out in Round 1

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By Ponciano “John’ Melo Jr.

posted November 03, 2019 at 12:00 pm

Manila Standard Digital

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LAS VEGAS — Romero Duno donned a shirt that took a shot at Ryan Garcia for seemingly “running” away from him after failed attempts of a fight with the latter.
For their Saturday (Sunday, November 3 Manila time) bout, however, Garcia didn’t even need to run, he just needed one round.
The 21-year-old pulverized the Filipino fighter only halfway through the first round with a left hook to the temple that sent the Pinoy boxer to the canvass en route to a KO win for the up-and-coming star Garcia at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Garcia has now captured the World Boxing Council silver lightweight belt after knocking out Duno at the 1:38 mark of Round 1 of their scheduled 10-rounder that made schedules a little earlier for the night’s main event featuring the light heavyweight clash of Sergey Kovalev and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.
“I feel good,” Garcia said after the KO win.
“It’s kind of what I expected like I said. But all respect to Duno. He came to fight. He came in shape,” said Garcia.
The still undefeated Garcia, now with a record of 19 wins and 16 KOs, says it could have been a different bout, as he did absorb some crunching blows from Duno.
“He caught me with that overhand right, “ said Garcia as highlight plays of the fight were projected on screen at the soldout arena.
“You seen right on the chin, and I took it. And then, from there, I knew I could just keep taking ‘em and keep coming at him. So, when I took his best shot, I felt good. I was like, ‘All right, I got him,” he explained.
Garcia now also holds the NABO 135-pound championship belt from Duno who falls to a 21-2 (16 KOs) record, ending a three-year undefeated run since May of 2016.

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Amir Khan praises Terence Crawford’s mastery and predicts unanimous decision victory over Errol Spence Jr.

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Amir Khan praises Terence Crawford’s mastery and predicts unanimous decision victory over Errol Spence Jr.

mir Khan, who shared the ring with Terence Crawford in a 2019 bout, has formed a unique bond with the welterweight sensation.

And just a few weeks remaining until Crawford’s highly anticipated showdown with Errol Spence Jr., Khan finds himself in a prime position to make some intriguing predictions.

Despite suffering a defeat against Crawford, Khan trained with him and his team in preparation for his grudge match against Kell Brook in 2022.

Khan’s firsthand experience has left him in awe of Crawford’s abilities, leading him to confidently predict a unanimous decision victory for “Bud” over Errol Spence Jr. during a recent interview with FightHub.

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Former world champion Andre Berto makes bold prediction for Crawford-Spence Jr. clash

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ormer world champion Andre Berto makes bold prediction for Crawford-Spence Jr. clash

n the lead-up to the epic showdown between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr., boxing fans and experts find themselves captivated by the heated debates surrounding the fight’s outcome.

Adding fuel to the fire is the prediction of former WBC and IBF Welterweight champion Andre Berto, a seasoned veteran with a storied career.

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Terrence Crawford vs. Errol Spence Jr.: The Battle for Welterweight Supremacy

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Terrence Crawford TKOs Errol Spence Jr. to become undisputed welterweight king

n a much-anticipated showdown, boxing fans are eagerly awaiting the clash between Terrence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr., set to take place on July 29, 2023.

This bout is undoubtedly the biggest fight of the year, and both fighters wasted no time in making their presence felt at the press conference, held to announce the official confirmation of the event.

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