Eridson Garcia (24-2, 14 KOs) wrecked Eddie Hearn’s plans for Alan “Veneno” Chaves (22-1, 19 KOs), dropping the heavily favored lightweight four times on his way to a wide unanimous decision at the Prudential Center in Newark. The scores were 99-87, 99-88, and 98-88.
Chaves looked utterly confused by Garcia’s style from the opening round. The 25-year-old Argentinian could not solve the southpaw stance, repeatedly walked into right hooks, and offered no answer when Garcia attacked his body. Rather than adjust, Chaves continued following him around and waiting too long to throw.
Garcia floored Chaves in th
