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Garcia Retains WBC Title in Two-Round Stoppage; Benn Uncertain on Future
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Garcia Retains WBC Title in Two-Round Stoppage; Benn Uncertain on Future

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.

via BBC|
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Garcia Stops Benn in Two Rounds, Hospitalizes Challenger, Targets Lopez Next
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Garcia Stops Benn in Two Rounds, Hospitalizes Challenger, Targets Lopez Next

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.

via BoxingScene|
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Garcia Ends Benn in Two Rounds to Retain WBC Title, Targets Lopez Next
sports1 month ago

Garcia Ends Benn in Two Rounds to Retain WBC Title, Targets Lopez Next

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.

via NBC News|
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Garcia’s Two-Round Knockout of Benn Cements His Status as Boxing’s New Face
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Garcia’s Two-Round Knockout of Benn Cements His Status as Boxing’s New Face

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.

via CBS Sports|
#boxing#conor-benn#las-vegas
Garcia Retains WBC Welterweight Title with Brutal Second-Round Stoppage of Benn
sports1 month ago

Garcia Retains WBC Welterweight Title with Brutal Second-Round Stoppage of Benn

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.

via The Guardian|
#boxing#conor-benn#las-vegas
Garcia Retains WBC Title with Brutal Second-Round Stoppage of Benn in Las Vegas
boxing1 month ago

Garcia Retains WBC Title with Brutal Second-Round Stoppage of Benn in Las Vegas

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.

via MMA Fighting|
#boxing#conor-benn#las-vegas
Garcia Retains WBC Title with Second-Round TKO of Benn in Las Vegas
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Garcia Retains WBC Title with Second-Round TKO of Benn in Las Vegas

Ryan Garcia successfully defended his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn with a second-round technical knockout victory at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight ended after Garcia dropped Benn with a right hand and followed up with a flurry that prompted the referee to stop the bout. This marks Garcia’s first successful title defense since winning the belt from Mario Barrios seven months ago. Both fighters are reported to have earned approximately $15 million for the contest, with Garcia now eyeing high-profile matchups against Teofimo Lopez, Rolando Romero, and Shakur Stevenson.

via bleacherreport.com|
#boxing#conor-benn#las-vegas
Experts split on Benn vs Garcia: Weight cut and pace dominate predictions
boxing1 month ago

Experts split on Benn vs Garcia: Weight cut and pace dominate predictions

Conor Benn faces WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas on September 13, marking Benn's return to the weight class since 2022. While Benn seeks a historic title win, most pundits favor Garcia due to his speed and power, citing Benn's struggles with the weight cut and recent performance against Regis Prograis. Tony Bellew is the lone exception, predicting a Benn knockout.

via BBC|
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Garcia and Benn clash in Las Vegas for $30m payday after doping scandals
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Garcia and Benn clash in Las Vegas for $30m payday after doping scandals

Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn will fight for the WBC welterweight title at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, October 14, 2026. The bout, scheduled for Mexican Independence Day weekend, carries a reported combined purse of approximately $30 million, with each fighter expected to earn around $15 million. Both athletes are returning to the spotlight after significant doping-related suspensions: Garcia tested positive for ostarine in 2024, while Benn faced a two-year ban in the UK for clomifene. Garcia, the reigning champion, seeks to unify titles, while Benn aims for his first world championship and a return to higher weights.

via The Guardian|
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Garcia Dismisses Benn as 'Average' Ahead of Welterweight Title Defense in Las Vegas
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Garcia Dismisses Benn as 'Average' Ahead of Welterweight Title Defense in Las Vegas

Ryan Garcia has publicly dismissed challenger Conor Benn as an 'average fighter' ahead of their WBC welterweight title bout at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday. While Garcia claims he is preparing for the best opponent in the world, he skipped a Tuesday face-off, prompting Benn to accuse him of 'bottling it.' Benn, who admits his weight cut was 'brutal,' plans to move up in weight after this fight, which will be his last at 147 pounds.

via BBC|
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Conor Benn Vows Final Welterweight Bout Before Jumping to 168 Pounds
boxing1 month ago

Conor Benn Vows Final Welterweight Bout Before Jumping to 168 Pounds

Conor Benn has admitted that cutting to 147 pounds for his September 12 title fight against Ryan Garcia has been physically brutal, as it is his first attempt at the weight in over four years. Benn stated this will be his last bout at welterweight, with plans to move up to 168 pounds immediately after. The fight, headlining a Zuffa Boxing card in Las Vegas, features a mandatory challenger against the reigning WBC champion.

via BoxingScene|
#boxing#conor-benn#ryan-garcia