Conor Benn loses to Ryan Garcia in world title fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 10:37 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Conor Benn faced Ryan Garcia for the WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas on September 13. Benn was stopped in the second round after a quick and decisive performance by Garcia, who landed a powerful right hook that floored Benn. After the loss, Benn expressed uncertainty about his future in boxing, while Garcia's victory solidifies his status as a leading fighter in the division. Benn's defeat continues a trend of British fighters struggling in high-stakes title bouts on American soil.
- •Benn lost to Garcia in the second round on September 13.
- •Garcia won the WBC welterweight title in this bout.
- •Benn expressed uncertainty regarding his future after the fight.
- •Benn's performance reflected a pattern of British fighters struggling in the U.S.
- •The fight took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Conor Benn offered another world title shot just days after Ryan Garcia loss
- 10:37 AMYahoo Sports — Conor Benn’s future is now reliant on the magic of modern matchmaking
"Comment: Benn was the latest challenger to go to the US and come up short in a title fight, after Ryan Garcia breezed past him in two rounds
"Conor Benn fell short in his quest to win a world title when he was stopped inside two rounds by Ryan Garcia
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 2:01 PMConor Benn offered another world title shot just days after Ryan Garcia loss
Conor Benn fell short in his quest to win a world title when he was stopped inside two rounds by Ryan Garcia
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 10:37 AMConor Benn’s future is now reliant on the magic of modern matchmaking
Comment: Benn was the latest challenger to go to the US and come up short in a title fight, after Ryan Garcia breezed past him in two rounds
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