(60.91 kg). Pitbull snapped Davis 16-KO streak and dragged him to a full-length fight where both men had their moments of success. The brave Barrios rose to his feet, surviving Davis attempts to finish him in the eighth. He was spotted covering his left hand after the official result. A right hook in the eighth briefly buzzed Cruz and brought the audience to their feet. We stacked the cards against him that day, but hes a very explosive fighter and a future world champion., Theres a lot of knowledge that Floyd has passed on to me, he said, showing me the right things in and outside of boxing. T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against FranciscoFonseca by KO in [52], In November 2018, Davis announced that he would defend his WBA title in February 2019 against former three-weight world champion Abner Mares (3131, 15 KOs) in Southern California. In round 6, Davis caught Santa Cruz with a sharp left uppercut and the Mexican immediately fell to the canvas. People took notice. Davis showed up an hour late and came in at 132 pounds, 2 pounds over the weight limit. [35] On July 29, The Ring magazine reported that Davis would likely defend his IBF title against former WBO champion Romn Martnez, whose last fight was a KO loss to Vasyl Lomachenko in June 2016. He wasnt ready at all times. In the second round, after receiving a couple of punches from Nunez, Davis went into attack mode and connected multiple times on Nunez, which prompted the referee to jump in and stop the fight. Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony, who, like Davis, grew up in Baltimore, attended the fights, as did his teammate Dwight Howard, the injured Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and the N.B.A. Tank dropped Barrios for the third time in the fight, this time with a left uppercut to the body. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [61], On December 28, 2019, Davis moved up to the lightweight division for the first time, and captured the vacant WBA (Regular) lightweight title when he defeated former unified featherweight world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa by twelfth-round technical knockout. Referee Thomas Taylor stepped in to stop the fight at 2:13 of the eleventh round. Apu Gomes/Agence France-Presse Getty Images, boxings politics complicate arranging the bouts. [86], On September 14, 2018, Davis was arrested in Washington, D.C. top: 0; } 08, 2013 [9], Davis has been training at Upton Boxing Center since he was five years old. He came ready for me. 12 KOs0 lunged forward as he threw a right hand. Moments later, a straight left hand by Davis dropped Barrios again. The fight between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia is now finalized for April 22. He might be the GOAT at 135 outside of Duran. Davis held his own, fighting back on even terms until the fights end.Whatever the best opportunity is for me, Ill do it," said Davis. - A sold out crowd at Staples Center was pro-Davis but there were plenty of Mexican supporters getting behind Pitbull.. .news-coming-banner { I took advantage and I took the shot. On January 14, 2017, Tank steamrolled previously undefeated IBF world super featherweight champion Jose Pedraza, flattening him with a crunching right hook in the seventh round at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 12, 2015 [82], On February 24, 2023, it was announced that Davis would face Ryan Garcia on April 22, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Due to Davis winning the fight, the IBF title remained vacant. Accompanied by superstar rapper Lil Durk, Davis entered the ring in Laker purple and gold; tassels along his trunks with the late Kobe Bryants number 8 and 24 on each side. He continued moving forward, throwing heavy body blows that left red marks on Daviss torso. position: sticky; Davis landed a good left hand again and My coach was telling me to go to a jab style but Im a southpaw so they know Im going to that jab side. 22, 2013 https://www.tmz.com/2020/03/16/gervonta-davis-domestic-violence-arrest-video [60] His win marked the first time a native of Baltimore had returned to the city to defend a world title since featherweight champion Harry Jeffra defeated Spider Armstrong in 1940. Mayweather Jr. himself enthusiastically branded his protg as the future of boxing. position: sticky; He definitely isnt the tallest of fighters of recent times. Left hand 3. 09, 2019 Boxing Schedule December 2021: Davis vs. Cruz, Paul vs. Fury, GGG vs. Murata, and More. But he wouldnt be without a belt for long. Davis is undoubtedly a star in the making and he has every skill set in the bag to become a true legend. God willing Im ready for the fight with Ryan Garcia. Its a big responsibility, but Ill take that. The road to the crown included a third-round stoppage of former champion Cristobal Cruz on October 10, 2015, improving Davis mark to 13-0 (12 KOs). And lets see whos really about that.. Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. The fight took place at the D.C. Armory in Washington on the undercard of IBF junior welterweight fight between Lamont Peterson and Kendall Holt. Instead it was stated Davis' likely opponent would be former featherweight champion Jess Cuellar (282, 21 KOs). The SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View event set a new live gate record for ticket revenue for Capital One Arena, topping a previous Rolling Stones concert with 19,731 in attendance. WebWhat makes Gervonta Davis so dangerous is he can knock you down with a number of different punches: 1. .addthis_sharing_toolbox.inline-post-share { .bio-block iframe { Staples Center, Los Angeles - For the WBA "regular" lightweight title, Gervonta Davis (26-0, 24 KOs) won a tougher than expected twelve round unanimous NEW YORK -- Gervonta Davis wasn't letting his hands go, and Rolando Romero took advantage. If his promoters business plans depend on Daviss concussive punches, they also rest on delicate human hands, which can bruise, bend or break under the forces top boxers create. Oscar De La Hoya claims to have never received an offer for Ryan Garcia vs. Gervonta 'Tank' Davis. The 23-year-old Cruz has taken the boxing world by storm, beginning with his head-turning 53-second KO of Diego Magdaleno in October 2020. Ya'll must have forgot. Out of his 25 wins, Tank has finished 24 of his opponents via T/KO. His Lamborghini SUV struck another car and left it smoking, sending its four occupants to the hospital including a pregnant woman. [54] When the fight was announced, there was a lot of talk of Mares being 'thrown to the wolves' and that he had no real chance against Davis. Midway through the fight, Gervonta Tank Davis hurt his left hand against rugged Isaac Pitbull Cruz. In lasting until the twelfth, Gamboa not only showed bravery, but also had his moments during the fight. img.article-list-image { His knockout of Santa Cruz was selected as the winner of The Ring Magazine Knockout of The Year award for 2020. } #PBConSHOWTIME pic.twitter.com/cBX9OsYaSo. He just ran into it. [65], Making his PPV debut on October 31, 2020, on Showtime, Davis defended his lightweight title against four-division world champion Lo Santa Cruz at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. [25] Davis defeated Pedraza in a seventh-round KO to win the IBF super featherweight title. Police observed an abrasion on the inside of the woman's lip, with Davis accused of striking her with a "closed hand type slap. 27, 2019 top: -10px; Gervonta Davis' arrest history: Timeline of abuse and hit-and-run charges and denials leaving himself open for a flush right hand to the jaw. Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, GervontaDavis WINS against RicardoNunez by TKO in Actually, many young men I used to look up to are either dead or in jail. .similar-video-thumb,.play-icon-responsive img, .must-read img { Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against Mario AntonioMacias by KO in , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Hackney Wick, London, United Kingdom, , Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Davis Stops Garcia in Battle of Unbeaten Champions, Gervonta Davis vs. Hector Luis Garcia: Bang For Your Buck, Gervonta "Tank" Davis Stops Rolando Romero in Star-Studded Affair. height: auto; But what looked to be the Fight of the Year instead turned into the KO of the Year as, with seconds remaining in the sixth,Davis knocked Santa Cruz out with a single left uppercut. Davis improved to 26-0 with the win and now will look to take a step forward in the lightweight division. He is a After a slow opening four rounds in which Davis landed just 11 punches, the fight produced fireworks beginning in the fifth round. Them guys is easy work, Davis said in the ring afterward. The 23-year-old Mexican picked up the pace in the latter rounds, keeping Davis on his toes and pounding away. 01, 2016 But, do you know anything about Davis physical stats? Davis needed just 41 seconds to finish Mexican veteran Mario Antonio Macias on June 3, 2016. That bout didnt have a rematch clause, leaving Kambosos free to pursue a new opponent potentially Davis. love for sports, particularly combat sports, and his flair for writing and [2] Although approximately 90% of all humans are right-handed, cats, rats, and mice that show handedness seem to be equally split between right- and left-pawedness. [34], According to TMZ Sports in early July 2017, it was reported that Davis would feature in the co-main event of Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor on August 26, 2017, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. A star-studded crowd that included Madonna, Tracey Morgan, Michael Strahan and a slew of other celebrities watched as Davis delivered a stunning, sensational stoppage of Romero, knocking him out with a single left hand in the sixth round. [57], Mares and Davis ultimately did not fight on the scheduled date after Mares suffered a potential career ending injury, a detached retina, during sparring. Carlos Adames won a middleweight title eliminator over Sergiy Derevyanchenko in an action-packed brawl, and Eduardo Ramirez scored a knockdown and took a decision over Miguel Marriaga at 130 lbs. Davis did it in style--and in front of a vibrant crowd of 16,570 in Atlanta's State Farm Arena, live on SHOWTIME pay-per-view. Davis was taken the si Referee Benjy Esteves Jr. stopped the action at 2 minutes 45 seconds into the round. Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JacobNinow by TKO in graduate from the International Institute of Sports Management who combines his Round 6 of 10, Dec Hell no, he said in the ring after the fight. Dana White is open for a rematch between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovksi, but not right away. The long awaited bout would be a joint PPV event between Showtime and DAZN. width: 100%; Additionally, Davis showed respect toward his opponent Cruz, saying, "A star was born tonight". With an announced paid attendance of 15,850, organizers considered this card, a rare Sunday night pay-per-view event, another sellout. Montana De La Rosa is the second woman in a week to condemn the bra component of the current UFC fight kit. width: 100%; The fight took place at the D.C. Armory in Washington on the undercard of IBF junior welterweight fight between Lamont Peterson and Kendall Holt. The fight was set for Saturday, October 31 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, headlining a PBC on SHOWTIME pay-per-view. Whatever decision me and my team comes up with, well go with it. Cruz celebrated his Mexican heritage with a mariachi band behind him as he strode toward the ring. WATCH: 55-Year-Old Mike Tyson Destroys Punching Bag in 6 Seconds. Standing in a courtroom, Davis pled guilty to four traffic offenses. Coming into this fight, I knew Gamboa was a tough opponent, even though everybody was writing him off, Davis said. He landed 45 percent of his power punches (82/182), while Barrios more than held his own, out-landing Davis in six of the ten completed rounds. Round 3 of 12, Jan May 28, 2022, 10:19 PM. It is what it is, thats what comes with the sport. Cruz landed a right hand and left hook in Round 1. In front of a sellout crowd of 14,686 raucous fans at the Royal Farms Arena, Tank manhandled Ricardo Nunez, putting him away with a series of left-hand power shots in the second round. With this, his KO ratio stands at a whopping 96%. @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { The fierce rivals finally settled their war of words in the ring in a highly-anticipated event, although the early rounds saw the fighters largely feeling each other out. [24], On November 15, 2016 ESPN announced that Davis would challenge for the IBF super featherweight title against undefeated Jos Pedraza (220, 12 KOs) on January 14, 2017, at the Barclays Center in New York on Showtime. However, the boxing sensation showed plenty of grit in overcoming a left hand injury sustained in the sixth round and plenty of people took notice. Tank boasts a perfect boxing physique, and with the help of that, he smothers his opponents inside the boxing ring. [90], On August 21, 2021, Davis was on board a Gulfstream 4 that suffered a nosewheel collapse and subsequently skidded off the runway at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. Davis made his debut at the age of 18 on February 22, 2013, against Desi Williams, who had a professional record of 0 wins and 4 losses, all by stoppage. But just when it appeared as if the fight was slipping away, Cruz fought fire with fire, landing a flush uppercut seconds before the bell. However, it wasnt enough to overcome Davis, who dropped Gamboa in the eighth and finally in the 12thto close the show at 1:17 of the frame. left: -15px; Davis had won his first world title in only his 17th professional fight, surpassing Mayweather, who won his first championship in his 18thbout. [62] This was the first occasion that Davis had fought past the ninth round. "[94] The woman eventually walked back her accusations, and the Hector Garcia bout pushed through.[95]. Walsh beat the count on unsteady legs. Angelo Ward, Ronald Gibbs and Coach Calvins sontheyre guys who died and were such a major influence on my life, said Davis, a lifelong Baltimore resident who dropped out of high school to focus on his career, later to earn a secondary degree through a GED program. Gervonta Davis delivered it. "Tank" methodically broke downGarcia, before hurting him badly with his vaunted left hand late in the eighth round. [77] On January 11, 2022, Romero revealed on his Instagram page that no charges against him were filed, as the claims of sexual abuse could not be substantiated. Both fighters are young, fast, aggressive and powerful. It was an epic back and forth, each fighter giving as good as they got for the better part of six rounds. Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, GervontaeDavis WINS against JesusCuellar by TKO in Gervonta Davis def. [87], On February 1, 2020, Davis was arrested on charges of simple battery/domestic violence against his former girlfriend. 01, 2014 By August 2014, Davis had recorded 8 wins and no losses, with all wins coming inside the distance. 134.5 lbs The 27-year-old Baltimore native turned on the power in the fourth, alternating between the right hook and left cross behind his southpaw stance. [32][33] The fight was shown live on Showtime in the U.S. averaging 228,000 viewers and peaking at 253,000 viewers. .node-type-event #home-marquee { 20, 2013 Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, GervontaDavis WINS against Leo SantaCruz by KO in After the fight, Davis stated he wanted to unify with the winner of Tevin Farmer vs. Billy Dib, which would be contested for the IBF belt, the same belt Davis was stripped of. A star-studded and sellout crowd of 15,850 turned up to watch a thrilling back and forth. Davis said he injured his left fist in Round 6, but won the final frame of the 12-round bout with his right hand, movement and defense. On December 28, 2019, Davis drew a boisterous crowd of 14,129 to State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Round 1 of 8, Apr The 27-year-old Davis had been on a lengthy tear, winning all of his fights since 2015 via knockout or TKO. 07, 2023 Tank has won belts at the super-featherweight landscape, the lightweight division, as well as the super-lightweight roster. Davis was hindered by a damaged left hand which forced him to complete six rounds utilising his right exclusively. He did injure his left hand in the middle of the fight so hell need to get his hand looked at and sorted out. Davis didnt disappoint, obliterating late replacement Hugo Ruiz inside one round. Hes a shorter fighter, so I was throwing down on the top of his head, said Davis. Two undefeated world champions will square off when Gervonta Davis and Hector Luis Garcia throw down Saturday night in a Premier Boxing Champions event on SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View. Davis closed the show with a fierce counter left hook that sent Romero face first into the ropes and onto the mat. After Sundays bout, Ryan Garcia, who is signed to Golden Boy Promotions, used Twitter to lobby for a Davis bout. overflow: auto !important; First, Davis connected on a sweeping right hook that sent the former champion to the canvas. [47] On February 21, it was reported by ESPN that the fight would not happen. Davis knocked Ruiz out in the first round after breaking the challenger's nose. When the action was resumed, Davis found success again with his left hand, visibly hurting Garca. Round 1 of 4, Fighter data provided by BoxRec Ltd. After the fight, Davis mocked Fonseca. [49][50][51] The bout opened Showtime's broadcast and averaged 460,000 viewers and peaked at 527,000 viewers. Walsh's legs looked to give way and Davis pounced with accurate hooks to the head, eventually dropping Walsh. Further, two different social media videos of Davis KO of Nunez drew over 1.4 million views. The business of boxing demands Davis move on. Thank you New York City. Gervonta Davis weight: How many divisions has he conquered? The inspiration for the character, Dennis Cutty Wise on the popular HBO television series, The Wire, Ford guided Davis through a 206-15 amateur career that included winning a National Golden Gloves Championship in 2012, three consecutive National Silver Gloves crowns from 2006-2008, and two each in the National Junior Olympics gold medals, the National Police Athletic League, and the Ringside World Championships. [9][10] Davis is trained by Calvin Ford who was the inspiration for the character Dennis "Cutty" Wise on the hit HBO television series, The Wire. I dont just want to throw any type of shot. I knew he was hurt though. Round 6 of 12, Dec The incident occurred at the Watsco Center at the University of Miami during a basketball game where he was seen grabbing the woman's shirt "with his right hand close to her throat" and dragged her to a separate room. When asked about the prospect of facing other top lightweights in the division, specifically undefeated champions George Kambosos Jr. and Devin Haney, as well as Ryan Garca, Davis did not directly answer, although he opined, "All them guys is easy work. He and the thirteen others on board sustained no injuries. Rafael Fiziev wants to see some changes after what he saw between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284. Having established himself as one of the game's biggest ticket sellers, it was time for Davis to take the next step and become it's next pay-per-view king. Gervonta Davis - Next Fight, Fighter Bio, Stats & News - PBC Afterward, it was revealed that he tore an Achilles and would require surgery. [41][42] For the fight, Davis earned a purse of $600,000 compared to the amount $35,000 that Fonseca received.[43]. Bernstein notes thats been better for him tonight than the uppercut. width: 100%; Davis, a southpaw from Baltimore, Maryland, has dazzled fans all over with his elite boxing style and frightening power as he looks to establish a legendary legacy. That said, here we look at the physical stats and some more information about the most promising boxing prodigy. According toa Forbes.com article, based on the metrics they analyzed, Davis was poised to become boxings next pay-per-view star. 14, 2017 LOS ANGELES -- Gervonta Davis shot to stardom with the support of Floyd Mayweather and a bundle of explosive knockouts. The only reason he switched his style and became "money" was because his hands are relatively fragile and he had to change his style to lean into defense to even maintain his boxing career, and he did it brilliantly, but Pretty Boy pretty much destroys all these 135 guys. So he said show me that youre great. And you know how we do it in the doghouse, baby!With the victory, Davis now holds world championships in three different divisions simultaneously, a feat only accomplished by a few other fighters in history, including Henry Armstrong and Canelo Alvarez. Nevermind that Sonnen was fighting up a weight class against an opponent three inches taller, he sounds fairly sure that he was battling other, pharmaceutical factors, inside the cage as well. [83], On September 19, 2017, an arrest warrant was issued for Davis, who was being accused of first-degree aggravated assault. Davis was fast becoming one of the biggest names in the sport. WebGervonta Tank Davis faced some adversity but fought well enough to score a unanimous decision over Mexicos Isaac Pitbull Cruz on Saturday in Los Angeles. analysis to help him in his day-to-day work. Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against LuisSanchez by KO in "All of them guys are easy work. Im the top dog. A fight between lightweight standouts Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia has been discussed for years and the bitter rivals will meet in the ring on April 22 in Las Vegas As the fight progressed, and Cruz continued crowding him, Davis, a southpaw, used his straight left hand the way fighters use a jab, to halt Cruzs forward progress and create space for more offense. On the line was the WBA world lightweight title. [8], Born in Baltimore, Davis originally hails from the Sandtown-Winchester community in West Baltimore, which is one of the most crime-ridden areas of the city. Round 12 of 12, Jun Round 2 of 6, Jun [18] On September 12, 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Showtime as part of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Berto undercard, Davis defeated Recky Dulay (81, 5 KOs) in only 94 seconds. Davis was leading on all three judges' scorecards, with scores of 9791 and 9692 twice, at the time of the stoppage. Meanwhile, Williams was the first of eight consecutive victories, all knockouts. Long before embarking on a road that would lead him to the precipice of boxing immortality, Gervonta Davis was a lost soul roaming the streets of a crime-filled section of West Baltimore, seemingly destined to become another tragic statistic. #FundoraGarcia Order #DavisCruz on SHOWTIME PPV: https://t.co/VycBIVKSv0 pic.twitter.com/XTWDX2QIPU, ICYMI: #DerevyanchenkoAdames trade shots as they near the final moments of RD10! I hit him with some clean shots, but Im the type of fighter that wants to catch you with clean shots. He then stated he was diagnosed with a concussion at the hospital. The latter was disoriented after retreating to his stool in his corner, complaining about his eyesight. Davis took his time feeling out his opponent in the first round. 03, 2016 [27], On May 7, 2017, it was announced Davis would travel to London, England for his first title defense. Violence, 11 Days Before Hector Luis Garcia Fight", "Boxer Davis allegedly hit woman on side of head", "Gervonta Davis accuser walks back domestic violence claims", "Double denial issued after 'inaccurate' Gervonta Davis PPV sales report", "Gervonta Davis vs Leo Santa Cruz Reportedly Bring's in 200,000225,000 PPV Buys", "Gervonta Davis Vs. Mario Barrios Reportedly Brings in Approximately 210k-215k PPV Buys", "Gervonta Davis-Hector Luis Garcia PPV Buy Rate To Come In Between 200K & 225K", Gervonta Davis Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gervonta_Davis&oldid=1141523257, World super-featherweight boxing champions, International Boxing Federation champions, World light-welterweight boxing champions, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Articles using sports links with data from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 13:54. Davisput his boxing skills on display, winning a rousing 12-round round unanimous decisionto retain his WBA Lightweight World Title. He was scheduled to face three-division world champion Abner Mares on February 9, 2019. NBA. Im proud of him.. State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, GervontaDavis WINS against MarioBarrios by TKO in He struggled and got up but was wobbly the whole way and referee David Fields ended the fight. LOS ANGELES -- Gervonta Davis shot to stardom with the The final scores favored Davis 115-113 from one judge and 116-112 from two others. With International Boxing Hall of Famer and promoter Floyd Mayweather encouraging Davis in his corner, the southpaw came out rejuvenated in the eleventh round, realizing that the fight could be close on the scorecards. Cruz began fighting fire with fire by round six, trading body shots with Davis while constantly engaging the body lock to disrupt the momentum. His arm was already injured. [31] Many at ringside believed the stoppage was premature, including Walsh, "That was a bad stoppage. Jan Davis landed a crushing left hand near the corner and Romero fell forward into the ropes. [88], On March 22, 2021, he was indicted on fourteen counts for allegedly running a red light after a November 2020 birthday party in downtown Baltimore. Davis successfully defends his world lightweight title, stopping Romero in front of a record-breaking crowd at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on SHOWTIME pay-per-view. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, GervontaDavis WINS against JamesFranks by TKO in Round 2 of 4, Dec The former welterweight-turned-middleweight contender is off the UFC roster. On November 15, 2017, Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions announced that Davis would be making his in ring return in the first quarter of 2018 alongside stablemate Badou Jack. A police report of the incident indicated that Davis hit Posso with a closed hand type slap and caused an abrasion on the inside of her right lip. PODCAST: Tommy Fury beats Jake Paul, Davis vs Garcia official, more. Im trying to reach the next younger generation of fighters who look up to me.. Itll be interesting to see how he elevates his career in the coming time. Im the top dog. The referee stopped the fight and Davis retained his lightweight title, while also winning Santa Cruz's WBA (Super) super featherweight title. He hits hard, of course, Cruz said at a news conference after the fight. It's a mantle that was left behind by his promoter, Floyd Mayweather. Gervonta Davis (/drvnte/ jr-VON-tay; born November 7, 1994) is an American professional boxer. Staples Center, Los Angeles - For the WBA "regular" lightweight title, Gervonta Davis (26-0, 24 KOs) won a tougher than expected twelve round unanimous Looked at and sorted out fighter that wants to see some changes after what he saw Islam. December 2021: Davis vs. Cruz, Paul vs. Fury, GGG vs. Murata, more! 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