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Conor Benn Stopped by Ryan Garcia: What Next After the Defeat?

Ryan Garcia and Cedrick Peynaud stand over Conor Benn after knocking him down in separate fights
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Second-Round Stoppage Against Ryan Garcia

Conor Benn suffered the first stoppage defeat of his professional career against Ryan Garcia. The British boxer was stopped inside two rounds by the American in his first world title opportunity.

Prior to facing Garcia, Conor Benn fought Chris Eubank Jr twice in 2025, suffering a defeat before gaining revenge in their rematch. In April, the boxer then secured a victory against Regis Prograis.

The Prospect of a Trilogy Against Chris Eubank Jr

Following this defeat against Garcia, Conor Benn's sporting future remains under discussion. A third showdown against rival Chris Eubank Jr stands as an obvious potential route for the remainder of his boxing career.

Sources

Every fact in this article comes from the sources listed below.

  1. Roy Jones Jr sums up Conor Benn’s chances of ever winning a world title (Opens in a new tab)Boxing News Online · Consulted on 25 Sept 2026
  2. Cedrick Peynaud Offers to Help Conor Benn Rebuild After Garcia KO (Opens in a new tab)World Boxing News · Consulted on 25 Sept 2026

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