Ryan Garcia stops Conor Benn in two rounds to retain title in Las Vegas
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 10:14 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Ryan Garcia defeated Conor Benn on September 13, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight ended in the second round, resulting in the first professional stoppage of Benn’s 27-fight career. Garcia retained his WBC welterweight title by dismantling and dropping the British challenger early in the match. Benn was transported to a hospital following the contest as a precautionary measure. The bout served as a significant test for Benn, whose recent career trajectory faced criticism regarding his preparation and level of opposition. Garcia now intends to pursue unification fights against Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez.
- •Ryan Garcia stopped Conor Benn in the second round at T-Mobile Arena.
- •Benn was taken to a hospital for a precautionary medical evaluation.
- •Garcia retained his WBC welterweight title with the victory.
- •Garcia is now looking to face Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez in unification bouts.
- 10:14 AMYahoo Sports — Garcia reality check bursts Benn's bubble in Vegas
- 10:13 AMBBC Sport — Garcia reality check bursts Benn's bubble in Vegas
"As the biggest night of Conor Benn's career plummets into freefall in Las Vegas, what did we learn and what does it mean for the rest of his career?
"As the biggest night of Conor Benn's career plummets into freefall in Las Vegas, what did we learn and what does it mean for the rest of his career?
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 10:14 AMGarcia reality check bursts Benn's bubble in Vegas
As the biggest night of Conor Benn's career plummets into freefall in Las Vegas, what did we learn and what does it mean for the rest of his career?
- BBC SportSep 13, 2026, 10:13 AMGarcia reality check bursts Benn's bubble in Vegas
As the biggest night of Conor Benn's career plummets into freefall in Las Vegas, what did we learn and what does it mean for the rest of his career?
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