Ryan Garcia retained his WBC welterweight title with a second-round stoppage of Conor Benn in Las Vegas on Saturday. The fight, held at T-Mobile Arena, saw Benn, 29, dropped by Garcia in the opening moments of the second round. Benn survived an eight-count but was then pressed against the ropes, leading to the referee’s decision to stop the bout. Garcia, 26, dominated the contest, showcasing his speed and power to secure the victory in just over four minutes.
Benn was taken to the hospital for medical checks following the fight, as reported by multiple outlets. The result marks a swift end to Benn’s world title bid, which had taken him a decade to achieve. Garcia, who won the title in 2022, defended it in a decisive performance. Fans and analysts were divided, with some criticizing the stoppage as premature while others praised Garcia’s dominance.
The victory sets up a potential showdown for Garcia against top contenders like Teofimo Lopez or Devin Haney, as he hinted at targeting them in the aftermath. Benn’s defeat has sparked mixed reactions, with some rivals like Chris Eubank Jr taking to social media to mock the outcome. The fight remains a key moment in the welterweight division, highlighting Garcia’s growing influence in the sport.
