sport news Gervonta Davis knocks out Hugo Ruiz in final second of first round

Gervonta Davis KOs Hugo Ruiz in final second of first round as Floyd Mayweather's unbeaten protegee wins WBA super featherweight title Gervonta Davis showed power and class in brutal first round onslaught  Referee Jack Reese waved off the contest after Hugo Ruiz suffered KO   Davis once again proved he is one of the most exciting talents in boxing  

By Will Griffee For Mailonline

Published: 06:10 GMT, 10 February 2019 | Updated: 09:42 GMT, 10 February 2019

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Gervonta Davis dispatched Hugo Ruiz with one second left in the very first round of their fight for the WBA super featherweight title. 

Having swaggered to the ring to Michael Jackson's 'Thriller', the American displayed his slick moves in the squared circle. 

In front of 8,048 at Dignity Health Sports Park, Davis had the crowd on their feet with a powerful right cross, sending Ruiz to the canvas.  

Gervonta Davis roared in celebration after securing a first round KO of Hugo Ruiz

Gervonta Davis roared in celebration after securing a first round KO of Hugo Ruiz

Ruiz looked dejected after the referee Jack Reese called a stop to the contest

Ruiz looked dejected after the referee Jack Reese called a stop to the contest

Davis had his arm raised whilst holding the WBA super featherweight belt 

Davis had his arm raised whilst holding the WBA super featherweight belt 

Referee Jack Reese called it off at 2:59 seconds into the first of 12 rounds after the Mexican responded

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