Ryan Garcia calls out Terence Crawford after stopping Conor Benn
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Ryan Garcia demanded a fight with Terence Crawford following his second-round stoppage of Conor Benn in Las Vegas on September 15. This victory marked Garcia's first defense of the WBC welterweight title, achieved a year after Crawford became the undisputed super-middleweight champion. Garcia criticized Crawford's retirement, claiming he is 'jealous' and implying that Crawford should return to the ring. There is uncertainty whether Crawford will respond to the challenge posed by Garcia, who is eager to face him after earlier setbacks in his career.
- •Garcia retains the WBC welterweight title with a stoppage of Benn.
- •Crawford watched the fight ringside after announcing his retirement.
- •Garcia criticized Crawford, claiming he is not truly retired.
- •This was Garcia's first title defense after winning in February.
- •Crawford is celebrated as a three-weight undisputed champion.
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — Ryan Garcia launches stunning tirade at Terence Crawford: ‘Jealous’
"Garcia’s comments followed his second-round stoppage of Conor Benn in their welterweight title fight
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