Mayra Madrigal
Ryan García kept his word and defeated Dominican Javier Fortuna by chloroform in the sixth round.
The Mexican-American boxer, Ryan García was involved in controversy prior to his last fight against Javier Fortuna, for all the statements he made. For many, “King Ry” was talking too much, since he even Canelo Álvarez and Floyd Mayweather reached for a shot.
The only way to convince that he not only knows how to talk, but also knows how to use his fists, was to win this fight, in which the odds had him as the favorite. Ryan García had already stated that he wanted to knock out Javier Fortuna, and he delivered.
Ryan García vs Javier Fortuna Highlights
Ryan García Struck With Authority From the Start
The 10-year difference between the two boxers was noticeable, but the 33-year-old Dominican’s experience was not. Although both showed the same energy at the beginning, Ryan García looked a little fresher and managed to dodge the first attacks of his opponent.
García’s dominance was noticeable in the second and third rounds, in which he hit harder and combined several punches that hurt Fortuna.
Javier Fortuna Had Respect for His Rival
Javier Fortuna wanted to react to García’s attacks, but he struggled to find space and was quite respectful, one might even say fearful of being able to hit his opponent.
The fight was still entertaining because a response from the Dominican was expected, but it was noticeable that the one who felt better in the ring was the one born in California.
Finally, Ryan García Sent Fortuna to the Canvas
“King Ry” had his strategy and was faithful to it from start to finish. His punches had already warned Fortuna that the intention was to send him to the canvas and in the fourth and fifth rounds, the Mexican-American redoubled his efforts to achieve it.
It was in the sixth round when García struck the blow of authority and managed to defeat Fortuna.
With this victory, the Golden Boy Promotions’ guy extends his undefeated record to 23-0, where 19 of those fights have been by way of the chloroform.
Oscar de la Hoya himself has said that he believes he will be better than the Mexican Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, so we will wait for his next fight to continue delighting us with his boxing skills.
