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Ryan Garcia retains WBC title with swift two-round stoppage of Conor Benn

Updated on September 25, 2026 at 3:59 PM

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Swift stoppage victory for Ryan Garcia

Champion Ryan Garcia successfully defended his WBC welterweight world title against Conor Benn. The contest concluded with a second-round stoppage victory, as the defending champion wrapped up the championship bout in under five minutes of ring action.

This headline bout represented Conor Benn's first attempt at capturing a world championship in professional boxing. However, the British challenger was unable to capitalize on this world-level opportunity, suffering a rapid defeat at the hands of the defending champion.

Potential trilogy bout against Chris Eubank Jr

Following the outcome of this world title encounter, Conor Benn's next career move remains under consideration. Among the potential pathways being evaluated is a trilogy showdown with Chris Eubank Jr, an option that has not been ruled out for his future in the ring.

Sources

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

  1. Former welterweight champion says ‘terrible’ Conor Benn didn’t belong in the ring with Ryan Garcia (Opens in a new tab)Boxing News Online · Consulted on 16 Sept 2026
  2. Isaac Cruz Risks Ryan Garcia Payday Against Bravo (Opens in a new tab)Boxing News 24 · Consulted on 16 Sept 2026
  3. Garcia crushes overmatched Benn in two rounds (Opens in a new tab)BBC Sport · Boxing · Consulted on 16 Sept 2026

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