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Ryan Garcia Ends Benn's Night in Seconds, Eyes Lopez

By Sports Desk · 2026-09-13 · Updated 2026-09-13 07:03 UTC
A pair of red boxing gloves resting on a worn leather stool in a dimly lit corner of a gym
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Ryan Garcia defended his WBC welterweight title by knocking out Conor Benn in the second round at T-Mobile Arena. While the quick finish was decisive, post-fight commentary from Yahoo Sports highlights debate over whether referee Thomas Taylor stopped the fight too soon, despite Benn's ability to get up from the initial knockdown.

  • Yahoo Sports reports that referee Thomas Taylor halted the bout immediately after Garcia's follow-up flurry, a decision that sparked debate among analysts Max Kellerman and Andre Ward who felt the stoppage came slightly early given Benn's resilience. Garcia successfully retained his WBC welterweight title with this first defense, while Benn's record falls to 25-2.

    Source: Yahoo Sports

  • A single right hand shattered the momentum at T-Mobile Arena, leaving Conor Benn crumpled on the canvas as Ryan Garcia claimed his next target.

    Source: Guardian Sport
Based on reporting by Guardian Sport, Yahoo Sports, The Guardian and Yahoo Sports, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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