Garcia stops Benn in round two to retain WBC welterweight title
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Neutral summary
Ryan Garcia retained his WBC welterweight world title with a second-round technical knockout of Britain's Conor Benn on September 12 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Garcia floored Benn 45 seconds into the round with a right hook to the chin; Benn got up but absorbed a heavy flurry of punches, and referee Thomas Taylor stopped the fight with 1:25 left in the round. Benn was taken to hospital for precautionary checks and faces a mandatory medical suspension under Nevada Athletic Commission rules. Clarín reports Garcia earned around $15 million for the bout.
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Sky Sports (outlet profile)
'How did I look?' - Benn and Garcia weigh in ahead of welterweight title clash. Conor Benn and Ryan Garcia weigh in ahead of the welterweight fight in Las Vegas.
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GB News (outlet profile)
Conor Benn admits he is ‘not right in the head’ before Ryan Garcia title fight. Conor Benn admitted he must be “not right in the head” after completing a gruelling 34lb weight cut for his WBC world title fight against R…
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WalesOnline (outlet profile)
What time does Garcia vs Benn fight start? Ring walk, TV channel and live stream. Everything you need to know about watching Conor Benn's huge fight with Ryan Garcia, including the price, start time and how to watch on…
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WalesOnline (outlet profile)
Conor Benn v Ryan Garcia fight exact start time, undercard and how to watch. Everything you need to know about Conor Benn's huge Las Vegas clash with Ryan Garcia, including the UK start time, full undercard and how to w…
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Fox News (outlet profile)
bet365 Bonus Code: Bet $10, Get $365 on Connor Benn vs Ryan Garcia, Whether Your Bet Wins or Loses. Use the bet365 bonus code to bet $10 on Conor Benn vs. Ryan Garcia and get $365 in bonus bets whether your wager wins o…
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WalesOnline (outlet profile)
How to watch Conor Benn v Ryan Garcia fight on your TV, online and Amazon. Everything you need to know about watching Conor Benn's huge fight with Ryan Garcia, including the price, start time and how to watch on your TV…
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn odds, prediction: Best bet, full card for Saturday’s main event. Two of boxing’s larger-than-life personalities clash Saturday night.
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Garcia vs Benn LIVE: Start time, fight stream, latest updates and undercard results. WBC welterweight title on the line as Conor Benn challenges Ryan Garcia
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Forbes (outlet profile)
Ryan Garcia Vs. Conor Benn Is Over — Here Are The Scorecards And Biggest Highlights. Ryan Garcia battles Conor Benn in one of the most high-profile fights in boxing in 2026. Follow along for the latest updates and resul…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Garcia vs Benn LIVE: Start time, undercard, fight updates and results tonight. Conor Benn challenges Ryan Garcia for the WBC welterweight title in a battle of divisive stars
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Ryan Garcia demolishes Conor Benn in two rounds to retain welterweight world title. Garcia easily retains WBC belt for first time with early blitz in Las Vegas
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Sydney Morning Herald (outlet profile)
Garcia claims a second-round TKO victory. Ryan Garcia leaves the boxing world in awe as he claimed a second-round TKO victory over Conor Benn.
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Ryan Garcia wipes out Conor Benn in two rounds in emphatic end to Briton’s world-title dream. Benn’s first world-title fight was a brief one, as WBC welterweight champion Garcia stopped the Briton early
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Forbes (outlet profile)
Conor Benn's Rival Slams Him On X After Highlight-Reel TKO Loss. Ryan Garcia's highlight-reel KO of Conor Benn sent shockwaves through the boxing world on Saturday night. Here's how some of the biggest fighters in the w…
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Chris Eubank Jr trolls arch-rival Conor Benn immediately after brutal Ryan Garcia loss. Trilogy fight could now be an option after failed world title challenge
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Chris Eubank Jr reacts to Conor Benn’s early loss against Ryan Garcia. Benn’s first world-title fight ended in round two, as he was stopped for the first time in his career
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Conor Benn taken to hospital as he reveals first reaction to brutal Ryan Garcia loss. Benn was stopped inside two rounds in Las Vegas welterweight title fight
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Sky Sports (outlet profile)
Garcia takes out Benn in just two rounds. Ryan Garcia hammered Conor Benn to defeat inside two rounds at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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The National (UAE) (outlet profile)
Ryan Garcia’s four options after Conor Benn knockout, from Teofimo Lopez to Manny Pacquiao
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Ouest-France (outlet profile)
Boxe. Tombeur de Conor Benn dès le deuxième round, Ryan Garcia conserve sa ceinture WBC des welters. En s’imposant face à l’Anglais Conor Benn dès le deuxième round, par arrêt de l’arbitre, l’Américain Ryan Garcia a con…
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WalesOnline (outlet profile)
Conor Benn handed boxing ban immediately after brutal Ryan Garcia knockout. Conor Benn has been medically suspended after suffering a second-round TKO loss to Ryan Garcia in their WBC welterweight title fight in Las Veg…
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Sky Sports (outlet profile)
Garcia targets Lopez next | ‘Benn will be back’. Ryan Garcia will look to unify world championships with Teofimo Lopez next after his stunning stoppage victory over Conor Benn.
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Sky Sports (outlet profile)
Fight Highlights: Garcia KOs Benn after two dramatic rounds!. Ryan Garcia retained his WBC world title after flooring Conor Benn heavily before forcing a stoppage victory in the second round. Fight footage courtesy of D…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Conor Benn’s Las Vegas gamble spectacularly fails and the path forward is murky. Benn was outclassed, looking way out of his depth during a crushing world title fight loss to Ryan Garcia, and his options now appear to b…
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iNews (outlet profile)
Conor Benn has made a costly mistake. Forget the £20m payday, this loss to Ryan Garcia could have long-lasting consequences
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Clarín (outlet profile)
Ryan García acabó con Conor Benn en dos rounds, se embolsó una millonaria cifra y lanzó un desafío desde el cuadrilátero: "Te ganaría ahora mismo". Menos de cinco minutos le bastaron al campeón para defender su corona,…
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CNews (outlet profile)
Boxe : Ryan Garcia dévoile l'étonnant secret qui lui a permis de mettre KO Conor Benn. Impressionnant vainqueur par KO de l’Anglais Conor Benn, samedi, le boxeur américain Ryan Garcia a révélé son secret très étonnant p…
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GB News (outlet profile)
Conor Benn set to be suspended from boxing after Ryan Garcia defeat. Conor Benn faces a mandatory medical suspension after being taken to hospital following his crushing second-round defeat by Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas.…
Factual core
- Ryan Garcia knocked out Conor Benn in the second round of their welterweight fight in Las Vegas.
- Conor Benn was taken to hospital after the fight.
- The fight took place in Las Vegas.