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Ryan Garcia Vs. Conor Benn Is Over — Here Are The Scorecards And Biggest Highlights

On Saturday, September 12, 2026, WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia retained his title by stopping Britain's Conor Benn in the second round at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Challenger Benn entered the bout after a 'brutal' weight cut to 146 pounds, later rehydrating to 178.4 pounds—a fluctuation that raised durability concerns for his first world title attempt.
Referee Thomas Taylor ended the contest at 1:25 after Garcia dropped Benn with a heavy overhand right and landed a decisive follow-up flurry that prevented recovery.
Garcia's record improved to 26-2 with 21 knockouts, stabilizing his career, while Benn fell to 25-2 after his maiden world championship effort ended in less than five minutes.
Garcia identified Teofimo Lopez, Rolando Romero, and Shakur Stevenson as potential opponents, signaling intent to leverage his WBC title for high-value unification bouts.

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Ryan Garcia beats Conor Benn, defends WBC welterweight title

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Ryan Garcia Knocks Out Conor Benn

Ryan Garcia did not need five rounds. He barely needed two. The World Boxing Council welterweight champion dropped Conor Benn with a right hand early in the second round Saturday night and finished him against the ropes at T-Mobile Arena, retaining his title by technical knockout at 1:25. Referee Thomas Taylor waved it off after Benn rose from the knockdown but could not get off the ropes as Garcia unloaded. It was Benn’s first stoppage loss and…

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Garcia claims a second-round TKO victory

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Ryan Garcia destroys Conor Benn to keep WBC welterweight title

Ryan Garcia dropped British challenger Conor Benn with a right hook in the second round Saturday and referee Thomas Taylor halted the bout at T-Mobile Arena.

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