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Tyrone Brunson 157 lbs beat Carlos Garcia Hernandez 154 lbs by KO at 0:45 in round 4 of 8

• Date: 2016-08-05
• Location: 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Tyrone Brunson versus Carlos Garcia Fight of The Night

Despite starting his career 20-0, Philadelphia's Tyrone Brunson had not won a bout in the United States since November 2009. Entering the ring on the ESPN undercard in the best condition of his career, Brunson faced Puerto Rico's Carlos Garcia in an offensive slugfest reminiscent of George Foreman versus Ron Lyle. Both fighters went for the knockout, with no defense. Brunson decked Garcia with an overhand right to the head near the end of the round, sending Garcia onto his back, who beat the count as the round ended. In round two, Garcia decked Brunson twice with right hands to the head. Brunson beat the count both times, but appeared badly hurt. In round three, Brunson switched tactics and resorted to a technical style, confusing Garcia, using his left jab to sting Garcia and break him down, a game plan never seen before from the kayo minded Brunson. As the fourth round began, a sudden Brunson crunching power right hook to the side of the body sent Garcia down to the canvas on all fours, where he was counted out. Standing ovation ending for Philly fighter Brunson, almost down and out twice, who got up to win.