Ryan Garcia Scores Second-Round Victory Over Conor Benn

Ryan Garcia defeated Conor Benn on Saturday in Las Vegas after a powerful right hand sent Benn to the canvas in Round 2.

WBC champion Ryan Garcia defeated Conor Benn in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 12, 2026, using a powerful right hand to floor the British challenger in the second round. According to ESPN, Benn never recovered from the early knockdown as Garcia secured the victory. The loss marks the second professional defeat for Benn, who began boxing at age 17 compared to Garcia's start at age 7.

Benn, currently 29 years old, moved down to the 147-pound welterweight limit for the contest despite entering the ring without having previously won English, British, or Commonwealth titles. Following the result, Benn indicated he does not intend to remain at welterweight and plans a move to the 160-pound middleweight or 168-pound super-middleweight divisions.

Potential future opponents for Benn include Chris Eubank Jr. for a trilogy bout, as their head-to-head series is currently tied at one win apiece. Another option mentioned is IBF middleweight champion Aaron McKenna. Benn currently has four fights remaining on his multi-million-dollar contract with Zuffa Boxing, having made his promotional debut against former world champion Regis Prograis in April.