Ryan Garcia criticizes interview question posed to Conor Benn
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 2:21 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Ryan Garcia recently defended Conor Benn after a reporter asked about Benn's knockout loss. During an interview, Wesley Graham questioned Benn on his second-round TKO defeat to Garcia at T-Mobile Arena last month. Benn attributed the loss to a challenging weight cut, while Garcia labeled the question disrespectful. Garcia urged Benn not to accept such treatment from reporters. The interaction has drawn attention as Garcia continues to hold the WBC welterweight title.
- •Garcia retained his WBC welterweight title on September 9, 2026.
- •Benn lost to Garcia by technical knockout in the second round.
- •Garcia criticized a reporter's question as disrespectful to Benn.
- •Benn cited a difficult weight cut affecting his performance.
- 2:21 AMSherdog — Ryan Garcia knocked out Conor Benn; now he's defending him
"Ryan Garcia found a reporter’s question to Conor Benn disrespectful.
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