A packed-out arena welcomed Garner loudly as he made his way to the ring.
He was backed by a big contingent of Southampton fans singing his name throughout.
Jimenez walked to the ring to a loud chorus of boos from the supporters, while the home fighter’s entrance was to the tune of the White Stripes’ ‘Seven Nation Army’ and loud cheers.
‘The Piranha’s’ start to the contest matched the intensity of the occasion and atmosphere, throwing and landing more punches than Jimenez to both the body and head.
Jimenez could not deal with some of his speed early on, retreating and trying to counter-punch but on occasions the Spaniard’s efforts resulted in wild swings missing the target.
Garner’s relentlessness continued and in the fourth round he pushed Jimenez back onto the ropes and hit him with a big left hook that stunned him momentarily.
In the sixth round Jimenez showboated a little, glancing outside the ring and smiling as he evaded one of Garner’s shots.
That smile was then wiped off his face as Garner sunk a big left hook to the body.
He continued to be the aggressor into the later rounds, working both the head and body of Jimenez with no sign of letting up.
As Jimenez continued to take punishment he received warnings from the referee for punching in pauses to the fight and also pushing his opponent.
He pushed Garner to the floor in the 10th round, with fans booing his efforts to slow the contest down.
Garner ran straight over to his corner as the final bell sounded, embracing his trainer Wayne Batten and roaring with arms raised.
