Ryan Garcia defeats Conor Benn by second-round stoppage to retain WBC welterweight title

Ryan Garcia retained his WBC welterweight title on Saturday night with a second‑round technical knockout of British challenger Conor Benn in Las Vegas. The bout, held at the MGM Grand, ended abruptly when Garcia delivered a series of powerful punches that forced the referee to stop the fight, securing the champion’s victory in just 2 minutes and 45 seconds of action.

The matchup, billed as a high‑profile world‑title contest, pitted Garcia’s unbeaten record against Benn’s rising reputation in the welterweight division. Garcia’s performance, marked by aggressive early pressure and precise striking, left Benn unable to mount a sustained defense, prompting the stoppage. With the win, Garcia remains the WBC welterweight champion and extends his unbeaten streak, while Benn will look to regroup after the decisive loss.