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Garcia Stops Benn Early, Retains WBC Welterweight Title and Eyes Mega Fights

Ryan Garcia defeated Conor Benn via a second-round KO in Las Vegas to defend his WBC welterweight title. Benn pressured Garcia in the opener, but Garcia answered with a crisp left hook and a decisive right hand that dropped Benn in round two, prompting the stoppage. It marked Garcia’s first successful title defense since taking the belt seven months ago, and he’s already eyeing lucrative matchups with Teofimo Lopez, Rolando Romero and Shakur Stevenson, with Haney not currently on his radar. Guardian reports both fighters earned about $15 million, signaling more big-money bouts ahead.

via bleacherreport.com|

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sports2 hours ago•7 min saved

Garcia vs Benn: Las Vegas Welterweight Title on the Line

Live updates build toward Ryan Garcia’s first defense of the WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn in Las Vegas. Both fighters came in under the 147lb limit (Benn 146lb, Garcia 145.5lb); Garcia holds a 25-2 record with the belt, Benn is 25-1. Benn enters as the challenger and underdog, while Garcia looks to extend his title reign amid recent career bumps. The pre-fight coverage includes weigh-ins, entrances, crowd atmosphere, and surrounding talk of future bouts and backstory, all set on Mexican Independence Day weekend at the T-Mobile Arena.

via The Guardian|

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sports1 day ago•9 min saved

Garcia Favored to Defend as Benn Braces for Weight-Cut Showdown in Vegas

Ryan Garcia is expected to defend his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn in Las Vegas, with Benn dropping back to 147 pounds after a brutal weight cut. Prominent voices like Canelo Alvarez, Terence Crawford, Shakur Stevenson, Eddie Hearn and Mike Tyson weighed in, largely backing Garcia or offering tactical takes; Benn’s path hinges on pressure and a smart game plan to neutralize Garcia’s speed. The fight headlines a Vegas card at the T-Mobile Arena, with Jai Opetaia vs Noel Mikaelian as the co-main event.

via boxingnewsonline.net|

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