After being tested positive for coronavirus, forcing him to postpone the start of his fight against Ryan Garcia scheduled for December 5 Luke Campbell He returned to focus on his physical and strategic training to enter the ring last Saturday with a very good fight plan that gave him results in the first rounds.
Imposing themselves as dominators, the British found in the second round a hand that sent the Californian to the canvas for the first time in his career, in addition to dominating in the third round, throwing a few fists, but with a high degree of power and effectiveness.
However, Garcia’s corner began to find answers to Campbell’s strategy and the process suited him. Until in the seventh round it was the jewel of Golden Boy who searched and found a strong hook for the soft areas that demolished his rival and ended up giving him the victory. and the WBC lightweight interim world title.
Ryan Garcia hit the canvas in the 2nd round, but he got up and, with an extraordinary hook on his liver, eliminated Luke Campbell in the 7th round to win the WBC Lightweight Indoor World Cup. pic.twitter.com/JAX5BEAAkJ
– ESPN KnockOut (@ESPNKnockOut)
January 3, 2021
Frustrated, Campbell recognized the winner both above the ring and a few minutes later. He kept up with him and Canelo Alvarez, a luxury spectator of the fight, a friendly dialogue and even took some photos. One of them would later use it to leave a meaningful message on Instagram.
“Well, honestly, I’m heartbroken. I really wanted to bring you all the victory. I’m sorry about that. I hope everyone enjoyed the fight. I have to take Ryan Garcia’s hat. Bravo and a wonderful future ahead for him. I wish him all the best. “the Briton wrote. A real gentleman.