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Benn Uncertain About Future After Loss to Garcia
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In Short: Conor Benn, the WBC's number one welterweight contender, lost his first professional fight in 10 years to Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas, leaving him unsure of his next move.
Conor Benn, 29, was outclassed by Ryan Garcia in his first welterweight fight in over four years, resulting in a second-round stoppage that marked only the second loss of his 27-fight career. Benn, who had planned to move up in weight regardless of the result, expressed uncertainty about his future in boxing after the defeat.
Benn, who was stopped in the second round, said he does not have an answer for what comes next. 'So when people ask me what's next for Conor Benn, right now the answer is simple,' he wrote on Instagram. The British boxer was taken to the hospital after the fight as a precautionary measure.
The fight took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where Garcia retained his WBC welterweight title. Despite the setback, Garcia showcased his skills, dropping his opponent late in the third round and securing a majority decision victory.
Benn's loss to Garcia marks a significant moment in his career, as he faces the possibility of moving up in weight or potentially retiring from boxing.
What's confirmed
- Conor Benn, 29, was outclassed by Ryan Garcia in his first welterweight fight in over four years, resulting in a second-round stoppage that marked only the second loss of his 27-fight career. Benn, who had planned to move up in weight regardless of the result, expressed uncertainty about his future in boxing after the defeat.
- Benn, who was stopped in the second round, said he does not have an answer for what comes next. 'So when people ask me what's next for Conor Benn, right now the answer is simple,' he wrote on Instagram. The British boxer was taken to the hospital after the fight as a precautionary measure.
- The fight took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where Garcia retained his WBC welterweight title. Despite the setback, Garcia showcased his skills, dropping his opponent late in the third round and securing a majority decision victory.
- Benn's loss to Garcia marks a significant moment in his career, as he faces the possibility of moving up in weight or potentially retiring from boxing.
What's still developing
- Garcia reality check bursts Benn's bubble in Vegas Benn, the WBC's number one contender, was outclassed by Garcia, who was making his first defence of the title.
- Gross Total Revenue: $8,030,075.85 (Announced Live Gate) Attendance: 18,855 (Sold Out) Performance Of The Night: Da’Mazion Vanhouter and Oswaldo Molina Fight Of The Night: Abel Gonzalez vs Raul Salomon The preliminary card opened up with Ryan Garcia’s younger brother Sean, who kicked off the night with a majority decision victory over Abraham Morales in their lightweight matchup.
- Ryan Garcia and Jai Opetaia produced statement finishes at T-Mobile Arena as Zuffa Boxing hosted a massive night of world championship boxing in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 12.
- Garcia closed the show in stunning style with a second-round TKO of Conor Benn to retain his welterweight world championship, while cruiserweight king Opetaia broke down and stopped the previously-unstoppable world champion Noel Mikaelian to add more cruiserweight championship belts to his growing collection.
- Garcia showcased some flashy hands and decent hand speed against Morales, who applied constant forward pressure throughout the six-round contest.
- But that pressure was made to count against the 32-year-old when a smart counter shot from Garcia dropped him late in the third round.
- A harsh-looking point deduction for Garcia in the fifth gave Morales some late hope, and he enjoyed his best round of the fight.
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