Elijah Garcia vs. Terrell Gausha: Live round-by-round updates

Elijah Garcia vs. Terrell Gausha at middleweight will go down later tonight (March 22) at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas.

Garcia (16-1) is coming to this weekend fresh off his only career loss, against Kyrone Davis in June, and will be eager to get back in the win column. The 21-year-old has a fan-friendly style with 13 of his wins coming via stoppages. Garcia is the No.15 ranked WBA super middleweight contender in the world

In the other half of the event, Gausha (24-4-1) is a veteran of the sport and a multiple-time world title challenger who has shared the ring with the likes of Tim Tszyu and current WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adams.

The 37-year-old was last seen in a unanimous decision loss to Adams and will be hoping to get back in the win column tonight.

Per BETMGM, Garcia is a -900 favorite for the match-up with Gausha as a + 500 underdog. The main card of the event is scheduled to commence at 8 PM ET. Stick with Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from the fight card.

Check out the third slide for the tale of the tape for the bout:

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Elijah Garcia vs. Terrell Gausha

Round 1

Gusha opens up with swift jabs. Garcia lands a body shot. Gausha unloads a hard right hand which floors the 21-year-old. Garcia however quickly recovers from the knockdown and fires back with powerful body shots.

Garcia is trying to win back the round. He finishes the round strong.

Our score: 10-8 Gausha. Gausha 10-8 overall.

Round 2

Garcia has dialed up the intensity early in Round 2. A beautiful upper land for the youngster in the pocket. Gausha employs a cautious approach and seems to be waiting to land a clean counter on his aggressive opponent.

A powerful jab-left hook combo lands for the veteran. Garcia is relentless, constantly digging into his opponent's body.

Our score: 10-9 Garcia, Gausha 19-18 overall.

Round 3

Garcia is the aggressor, but Gausha is successful in landing crisp shots while on the backfoot. Back-to-back body shots land for the 21-year-old. While Gausha's work rate is considerably lower than his opponent's, he is landing the more consequential punches this round.

Our score: 10-9 Gausha, Gausha 29-27 overall.

Round 4

Gausha is keeping his opponent at the end of his jabs, effectively denying him to close the distance. A counter right lands for the 37-year-old. Garcia is walking his opponent down with jabs and body punches. However, most of the youngster's punches are getting blocked by his opponent's guard.

Accurate right hands' land for Gausha at the end of the round.

Our score: 10-9 Garcia, Gausha 38-37 overall.

Round 5

Gausha's counter right hand is presenting real problems for Garcia. The 21-year-old lands Back-to-back body shots. As he commits to more body shots, Garcia gets hit with an uppercut.

Counter right hands, counter uppercuts Gausha is having a field day with his opponent.

Our score: 10-9 Gausha, Gausha 48-46 overall.

Round 6

Garcia is still on the front foot, however, he is still getting hit with counter shots. An accurate left-hand lands for Garcia. Back-to-back 1-2s lands for the 21-year-old. However right when it seems like he is taking over, Gausha fires back with powerful counters.

A four-punch combo lands for Gausha. Garcia is getting absolutely battered.

Our score: 10-9 Gausha, Gausha 58-55 overall.

Round 7

Garcia is committing to the body. He is still the aggressor, however, the lack of adequate head movement is making him vulnerable to counters as he dials up the volume.

Garcia is landing multiple combinations, albeit while getting hit by counters.

Our score: 10-9 Garcia, Gausha 67-65 overall.

Round 8

Garcia is stalking his opponent with punches to the body. Gausha looks composed, relying upon his counters. The 21-year-old is putting the pressure on his opponent. Back-to-back body shots land for Garcia.

Our score: 10-9 Garcia, 76-76 even.

Round 9

Gausha comes out aggressive. He is trying to force his opponent on the back foot. The 1-2 of Gausha pops his opponent's head back. A counter left hook stuns Garcia.

Garcia's work rate seems to have diminished. Gausha unloads a multi-punch combo as his opponent tries to close the distance.

Our score: 10-9 Gausha, Gausha 86-85 overall.

Round 10

Garcia is hunting for a finish. Gusha is still hitting with clean counter shots. A multi-punch flurry lands for the veteran. Gausha is clearly in control. While Garcia is landing at a higher clip, the most consequential punch of the round land for Gausha via a left hook.

Our score: 10-9 Gausha, Gausha 97-94 overall.

Stay tuned for the official decision.

Official decision: Elijah Garcia def. Terrell Gausha via split decision. (95-94, 95-94, 96-93)