Ryan Garcia KO's Conor Benn in 2nd round, retains WBC welterweight title

Ryan Garcia halted Conor Benn in the second round of their bout at Las Vegas’ T‑Mobile Arena, securing a technical knockout 1 minute and 25 seconds into the round. The 28‑year‑old American retained his World Boxing Council welterweight title after delivering a powerful right hand that dropped the British challenger, prompting the referee to stop the contest. The fight, which lasted less than four minutes in total, marked Garcia’s most decisive victory since moving up to the 147‑pound division.

With the win, Garcia signaled his readiness for further high‑profile matchups, as Teófimo López, alongside other contenders such as Devin Haney and Jaron Stevenson, were noted as potential opponents. Garcia’s performance and the post‑fight remarks suggest an upcoming series of negotiations that could shape the future landscape of the welterweight class.