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Jordan White stops Eridson Garcia with single left in first round

Jordan White stopped Eridson Garcia with a single left in the first round of a scheduled 10-round bout Friday.

Jordan White didn’t need much time to make a statement Friday in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

The rising 130-pound prospect knocked previously unbeaten Eridson Garcia (17-1, 11 KOs) out cold with a single left hook in the opening round in a scheduled 10-round bout in the “ShoBox: The Next Generation” main event.

The two were still in the process of getting warmed up when a counter from White landing squarely on Garcia’s chin, knocking him flat on his back and out. The official time of the stoppage was 1:57 of the first round.

White said the knockout punch was the second hook he landed.

“The first time I hit him with that shot, I knew I hurt him because he stumbled back and smiled at me,” White said. “And then the second one, I put him to sleep.

“Anybody that gets hit by me will be put to sleep. My dad said I would get him with that hook.”

White (15-1, 10 KOs) has now won 11 consecutive fights since he was outpointed by Adam Lopez in 2017.

He believes his latest victory will lift him into the rankings of at least one of the four major sanctioning bodies.

“I always felt like I was a contender, but I just needed the world to see it,” he said. “I’m ready for anybody that comes my way, whether it’s Chris Colbert or anybody else in the division.”

In the co-feature, junior middleweights Paul Kroll (10-0-2, 6 KOs) and Guido Schramm (16-1-2, 9 KOs) fought to a majority draw in an eight-round bout.

Jordan White stops Eridson Garcia with single left in first round

Jordan White stopped Eridson Garcia with a single left in the first round of a scheduled 10-round bout Friday.

Jordan White didn’t need much time to make a statement Friday in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

The rising 130-pound prospect knocked previously unbeaten Eridson Garcia (17-1, 11 KOs) out cold with a single left hook in the opening round in a scheduled 10-round bout in the “ShoBox: The Next Generation” main event.

The two were still in the process of getting warmed up when a counter from White landing squarely on Garcia’s chin, knocking him flat on his back and out. The official time of the stoppage was 1:57 of the first round.

White said the knockout punch was the second hook he landed.

“The first time I hit him with that shot, I knew I hurt him because he stumbled back and smiled at me,” White said. “And then the second one, I put him to sleep.

“Anybody that gets hit by me will be put to sleep. My dad said I would get him with that hook.”

White (15-1, 10 KOs) has now won 11 consecutive fights since he was outpointed by Adam Lopez in 2017.

He believes his latest victory will lift him into the rankings of at least one of the four major sanctioning bodies.

“I always felt like I was a contender, but I just needed the world to see it,” he said. “I’m ready for anybody that comes my way, whether it’s Chris Colbert or anybody else in the division.”

In the co-feature, junior middleweights Paul Kroll (10-0-2, 6 KOs) and Guido Schramm (16-1-2, 9 KOs) fought to a majority draw in an eight-round bout.

Jordan White plans to make statement in ShoBox main event

Junior lightweight prospect Jordan White plans to make a statement in the ShoBox main event Saturday in Bethlehe, Pennsylvania.

Jordan White has been close to Devin Haney since their amateur days. Now, he says, it’s time for him to follow his friend’s lead.

White, a gifted, well-schooled 130-pound prospect, intends to make a strong impression against Eridson Garcia in the “ShoBox: The New Generation” main event Friday night in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (Showtime).

Then, if things go well, it’s on to Haney-like accomplishments.

“Devin Haney and I always roomed together when we traveled,” said White, who will have his friend’s father, Bill Haney, in his corner. “We grew up together. We are close. We went to the junior Olympics together. I was in Devin’s camps for the Vasiliy Lomachenko and George Kambosos fights. We sparred together.

“It was a great experience for me to be around the mindset of a world champion.”

White (14-1, 10 KOs) was a top junior amateur, reportedly finishing his non-paid career with a record of 145-16 and multiple national championships. He beat Vergil Ortiz and Brandun Lee along the way.

And, after turning pro at 18, he won the first four fights. Then he ran into trouble, losing a one-sided decision to fellow prospect Adam Lopez in a six-round 126-pound fight in 2017.

The setback slowed his momentum. However, after stepping away for 16 months, he returned with a vengeance. He won his next 10 fights – seven by knockout – to remind everyone of the ability he displayed as an amateur.

The run includes a unanimous decision over Derrick Murray in August, his most-recent fight.

Garcia (17-0, 11 KOs) probably is White’s most significant test. The Dominican southpaw also has a solid amateur background and has been untouchable as a pro, fighting second-tier foes – like White – primarily in the U.S.

White believes a victory over Garcia will lift him into the rankings, which is step closer to realizing his potential.

“This is my time,” White said. “Garcia is coming into our territory. He’s another [obstacle] in front of me on the way to where I need to be. A win over Garcia gets me ranked high in the WBC and another big opportunity on Showtime to be able to showcase all my skills.

“I will show the world what they’ve been missing.”

He went on: “I’ve been doing this my whole life. I’m a nine-time national champion. I’ve been boxing for 15 years. I worked hard to be here. I belong here. I earned my spot with hard work. I’m here to stay.”

Jordan White plans to make statement in ShoBox main event

Junior lightweight prospect Jordan White plans to make a statement in the ShoBox main event Saturday in Bethlehe, Pennsylvania.

Jordan White has been close to Devin Haney since their amateur days. Now, he says, it’s time for him to follow his friend’s lead.

White, a gifted, well-schooled 130-pound prospect, intends to make a strong impression against Eridson Garcia in the “ShoBox: The New Generation” main event Friday night in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (Showtime).

Then, if things go well, it’s on to Haney-like accomplishments.

“Devin Haney and I always roomed together when we traveled,” said White, who will have his friend’s father, Bill Haney, in his corner. “We grew up together. We are close. We went to the junior Olympics together. I was in Devin’s camps for the Vasiliy Lomachenko and George Kambosos fights. We sparred together.

“It was a great experience for me to be around the mindset of a world champion.”

White (14-1, 10 KOs) was a top junior amateur, reportedly finishing his non-paid career with a record of 145-16 and multiple national championships. He beat Vergil Ortiz and Brandun Lee along the way.

And, after turning pro at 18, he won the first four fights. Then he ran into trouble, losing a one-sided decision to fellow prospect Adam Lopez in a six-round 126-pound fight in 2017.

The setback slowed his momentum. However, after stepping away for 16 months, he returned with a vengeance. He won his next 10 fights – seven by knockout – to remind everyone of the ability he displayed as an amateur.

The run includes a unanimous decision over Derrick Murray in August, his most-recent fight.

Garcia (17-0, 11 KOs) probably is White’s most significant test. The Dominican southpaw also has a solid amateur background and has been untouchable as a pro, fighting second-tier foes – like White – primarily in the U.S.

White believes a victory over Garcia will lift him into the rankings, which is step closer to realizing his potential.

“This is my time,” White said. “Garcia is coming into our territory. He’s another [obstacle] in front of me on the way to where I need to be. A win over Garcia gets me ranked high in the WBC and another big opportunity on Showtime to be able to showcase all my skills.

“I will show the world what they’ve been missing.”

He went on: “I’ve been doing this my whole life. I’m a nine-time national champion. I’ve been boxing for 15 years. I worked hard to be here. I belong here. I earned my spot with hard work. I’m here to stay.”