THE STORY
On July 14, 2012, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Amir Khan faced Danny Garcia in a light-welterweight unification bout. Despite early dominance, Khan was knocked down three times in the fourth round, leading to a stoppage victory for Garcia. This loss resulted in Khan losing his WBA title and Garcia unifying the WBC and WBA titles.
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Amir Khan, Danny Garcia
WHY IT MATTERS
The fight was a significant upset, as Khan was heavily favored and had been a champion since 2009. Garcia's victory marked his rise in the light-welterweight division and showcased his power and composure under pressure.