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Garcia knocks out Benn; Opetaia calls for Benavidez fight

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Garcia knocks out Benn; Opetaia calls for Benavidez fight

Summary

At a boxing event in Las Vegas, Ryan Garcia scored a second-round knockout of Conor Benn to defend his WBC Welterweight title. The victory marks Garcia’s first title defense after defeating Mario Barrios earlier this year. In the co-main event, Jai Opetaia successfully defended his titles against Noel Mikaelian, calling out David Benavidez for a future unification bout expected to take place on Cinco de Mayo weekend in 2027. Both fighters are looking to further their championship pursuits following recent successes.

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By the Numbers

•Ryan Garcia knocked out Conor Benn in the second round.
•Garcia defends his WBC Welterweight title successfully.
•Jai Opetaia defeated Noel Mikaelian to retain his titles.
•Opetaia challenged David Benavidez for a title unification fight.
•The proposed bout between Opetaia and Benavidez is targeted for 2027.

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