All articles tagged with #ryan garcia
Dana White rejected Oscar De La Hoya’s claim that Zuffa Boxing intentionally excluded him from the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn fight. White stated he would never humiliate an enemy, citing a past incident where Vince McMahon denied him tickets. De La Hoya maintained he stayed away to avoid embarrassment, while White confirmed De La Hoya had VIP seating.
Oscar De La Hoya explained his absence from the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn fight, citing a hostile environment orchestrated by Zuffa Boxing. He now doubts Garcia will join Dana White’s promotion, criticizing White’s professionalism while siding with Eddie Hearn in their ongoing feud.
Ryan Garcia publicly criticized his longtime promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, for failing to attend his WBC welterweight title defense against Conor Benn. Garcia called De La Hoya 'weird' and 'immature' for not showing up, despite having a reserved seat and being invited to walk him out. Dana White denied blocking De La Hoya from the event, while Garcia has begun provisional talks with Zuffa Boxing ahead of his contract expiration with Golden Boy.
Ryan Garcia retained his WBC welterweight title by stopping Conor Benn in the second round at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The bout, which drew a crowd of 18,855, ended in 4 minutes and 25 seconds after Garcia landed a decisive right hand. Benn, who had never previously won a world championship, was knocked down and subsequently stopped by referee Tom Taylor. The victory solidifies Garcia's status as a legitimate titleholder, while Benn faces an uncertain future after his second professional loss.
Ryan Garcia retained his WBC welterweight title by stopping Conor Benn in the second round at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight ended at 1:25 after a right hand knocked Benn down, leading to a referee stoppage. Benn, who had not fought at welterweight in over four years, was transported to a hospital for observation. Post-fight, Benn expressed uncertainty about his career path, prioritizing family time, while Garcia immediately called for a unification bout against Teófimo López.
Dana White denied that Zuffa Boxing prevented Oscar De La Hoya from attending Ryan Garcia’s title defense against Conor Benn, stating he did not know why the Golden Boy Promotions head was absent. Garcia defeated Benn by second-round TKO to retain the WBC welterweight title, while De La Hoya’s absence sparked speculation about the ongoing feud between the two promoters and potential contract disputes.
Ryan Garcia retained the WBC welterweight title by stopping Conor Benn in the second round at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight ended at 1 minute and 25 seconds after a right hand knocked Benn down, prompting the referee to halt the bout. Benn was transported to a hospital for precautionary observation. Garcia immediately called out Teofimo Lopez for a unification fight, while Benn acknowledged the defeat on social media.
Ryan Garcia successfully defended his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn on September 12, 2026, securing a second-round technical knockout at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Garcia landed a decisive right hand that dropped Benn, leading to a stoppage at 1 minute and 25 seconds. Although Benn appeared to retain some faculties, referee intervention ended the bout, and he was subsequently transported to a hospital for precautionary observation. The event, which sold out with 18,855 attendees, generated over $8 million in gate revenue and featured other notable victories, including Jai Opetaia’s cruiserweight title defense against Noel Mikaelian.
Dana White denied preventing Oscar De La Hoya from attending Ryan Garcia’s WBC welterweight title defense against Conor Benn, but Golden Boy Promotions claims its staff were denied credentials. Garcia won via second-round TKO, while De La Hoya’s absence and a ring-walk change fueled speculation about the ongoing feud between the two promoters.
Dana White denied that Zuffa Boxing prevented Oscar De La Hoya from attending Ryan Garcia’s second-round TKO victory over Conor Benn at T-Mobile Arena. Despite a public feud and reports that De La Hoya was denied credentials, White stated he would have warned De La Hoya in advance if he were being excluded. De La Hoya’s absence remains unexplained, especially after he promised fans a surprise on fight night.
Ryan Garcia retained his WBC welterweight title by stopping Conor Benn in the second round at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight ended after 4 minutes and 25 seconds when Garcia landed a decisive right hand, leading to a referee stoppage. The victory solidifies Garcia's status in the division and sets up potential future bouts against Teofimo Lopez and Devin Haney.
Golden Boy Promotions claims Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing denied credentials to Oscar De La Hoya and staff for the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn fight at T-Mobile Arena. White denies blocking De La Hoya, while Garcia expressed confusion over his promoter’s absence. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between the two boxing figures.
Ryan Garcia retained the WBC welterweight title with a second-round knockout of Conor Benn in Las Vegas, generating over $8 million in gate revenue and solidifying his position as the sport's primary draw. The victory, which occurred on Mexican Independence Day weekend, was characterized by a decisive right hand that stopped the fight at the 1:25 mark of the second round. Garcia immediately called out WBA champion Teofimo Lopez and WBO champion Devin Haney for future unification bouts. The event marked a significant commercial and narrative resurgence for boxing, with Garcia’s performance viewed as a return to peak form after previous controversies.
Ryan Garcia successfully defended his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn in Las Vegas, securing a second-round technical knockout victory. The bout, which featured a combined purse of approximately $30 million, ended quickly as Garcia utilized superior hand speed to counter Benn's aggressive forward pressure. Following the win, Garcia immediately called out Teófimo López and Devin Haney for future unification bouts, while Benn's defeat raises questions about his readiness for world-title contention.
Ryan Garcia retained the WBC welterweight title by stopping Conor Benn in the second round at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The bout, which aired on Paramount+, ended at 1:25 of the second round after Garcia dropped Benn with a right hand and continued the assault until the referee intervened. Garcia, 28, improved to 26 wins from 28 professional contests, while Benn, 29, suffered his second career loss. The fight was widely viewed as a mismatch, with Garcia dominating the pace and power exchange.